[DEAD] V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless + Focusrite i2i Audio Interface for $330

As of a 2/6/18 recheck, the sale ended…

The second generation V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless closed-back over-ear bluetooth headphones in the “Matte Black” color scheme (not apt-X) are bundled with the new condition second generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface, together going for $330 with free shipping at Adorama.com, an authorized dealer of both. No coupon, no rebate, but this is a limited time offer.

FocusRite Audio Interfaces coupon discounts, starting at $79

If you are interested in FocusRite audio interfaces, it’s coupon time at Adorama. For a limited time, you can use the coupon Code Blackfirdy (that’s the spelling of the coupon) to get the following discounts, with free shipping:

+ Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen for $79

+ Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Gen for $105

+ Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen (2 Input/4 Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface with 2x Scarlett Mic/Instrument Preamplifiers, 24bit/192kHz and USB Bus Power) for $135

+ Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 USB Audio Interface, 2nd Generation for $175

+ Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 2nd Generation for $240

+ Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 2nd Generation for $340

Not a FocusRite, but also getting discounted with the same coupon is the Tascam DR-22WL 2-Channels Portable Handheld Audio Recorder for $80 with free shipping.

For all the above, to get the discount, use limited time e coupon Code Blackfirdy (that’s the spelling of the coupon) in the Adorama shopping cart. You don’t have to login or create an account to test the coupon, just page down to the Payment section (without filling up all the page) and enter the coupon.

Focusrite Scarlett Solo Second Generation (2 IN, 2 OUT) for $72

As of 6/16/17 it is back on sale again for $72…

This is of interest if you also need the Audio Interface functionality. If not, you are better off getting a dedicated headphone DAC/amp. It is the second generation of the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (two input, two output) on sale for a limited time for $72 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com.

[DEAD] Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Generation) for $100

This deal du jour expired…

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Ultrasone PRO550 Closed for $95 after $15 MIR

If you are a fan of Ultrasone and mail-in rebates (MIR), good until 10/26/16 you can get the new condition closed-back foldable Ultrasone PRO550 headphones for $95 after a $15 mail-in rebate at Adorama.com. More details on the MIR inside this PDF file.

While there, they are offering the new condition Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2nd Gen 2 Input/4 Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface with 2x Scarlett Mic/Instrument Preamplifiers for $149 with free shipping until 10/25/16. Audio interfaces are of interest if you need to make use of them for their intended purposes. If you have no intended-use for them, you are probably better off getting dedicated headphone DACs and AMPs and DAPs.

NOTE: orders placed between now and 10/25/16 will begin shipping on 10/26/16. They are closed for religious holidays.

Beyerdynamic DT990 (250) PRO and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB AI and AT 2035 Mic for $289

This is a headphone bundle of three, the Beyerdynamic open-back over-ear DT 990 PRO (250 ohm) headphones, along with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface (2nd Generation, red/black) and the Audio-Technica Cardioid Condenser Microphone (AT2035) for $289 with free shipping by Buydig on eBay. Limit one bundle per customer during this sale.

On their own, the Focusrite goes for $100 and the Mic goes for $150. so if you happen to need and like those two, it’s like getting the headphones for $50. If you only need one of the Interface/Mic, then it gets complicated depending on whether you are willing to sell/trade or gift the one you don’t need.

Fiio E17K Aspen 2 DAC/Amp and Audeze SINE On-Ears for $450

If you like your sinewaves to climb mountains (I promise it will make sense soon), Adorama.com is offering a bundle of the Audeze SINE On-Ears headphones and the Fiio E17K Aspen 2 USB DAC/Amp, all together going for $450 with free shipping.

While there, they have the Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 6-Input/6-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface on sale for $165 with free shipping.

Both promotions expire 4/10/16.

Audio Technica M50x and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for $200

This is another ATH-M50x bundle, this time the black color scheme of the headphones are bundled with the red Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface, together for $200 with free shipping by authorized dealer Adorama.com. No coupons, and no rebates, add the bundle to cart and continue as usual. Please note this will ship in 2-3 business days from today, it won’t ship immediately (in case you have a deadline or tight schedules). Offer ends 2/15/16.

UPDATE: here’s another bundle from the same seller, this time it is the M70x with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2-Input/4-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface) going for $310 with free shipping. This one expires 2/16/16.

Audio Technica M70x + Focusrite USB IF + Samson Mic for $350

And now a triplet offer. You pay $350 and for that you get the Audio Technica M70x headphones, along with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2-Input/4-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface, and the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Pop Filter. No coupons and no rebates, just proceed to checkout as usual. Of interest whether you need all three or two of them. Or if you can trade with friends the one(s) you don’t want/need. This offer is at Adorama.com and expires by Dec-31-2015.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (white) for $99

If you are dreaming of a white Audio Technica Christmas, the new condition white color scheme at authorized dealer Adorama.com is on sale for $99 with free shipping…

IF you instead prefer the M40x, also there, it is bundled with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface, together for $140 with free shipping. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed through with the checkout process.

These offers expire around 12/7/15.

Audio Technica M70x + Focusrite 2i4 USB Audio I/F for $300

Time for another “combo meal”. This time it is the new condition Audio Technica M70x headphones bundled with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface, all together for $300 with free expedited shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 11/15/15.

Sennheiser HD 600 + Focusrite 2i4 + Samson MTR101 for $420

Bundle time! Adorama has created a three-item bundle centered on the Sennheiser HD 600 open-back over-ears for $420 with free shipping. For that, you get the new condition HD 600 obviously, along with Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 2-Input/4-Output USB 2.0 Audio Interface and the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shockmount and Pop Filter. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed as usual.

Audio Technica M70x + Focusrite 2i2 + Samson MTR101 for $330

If you happen to need all three, there is a triple-double bundle at Adorama. For $330 with free expedited shipping, you get the Audio Technica M70x headphones, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface, and Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shockmount. No coupons/rebates. Offer ends 9/16/15.

Massdrop: Philips Fidelio L1 for $110, ATH-Mx Velour for $22

More offers launched today at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, two of them have reached the lowest price possible. The Philips Fidelio L1 semi-open headphones go for $100 plus $10 flat shipping, while Velour Earpads for the new ATH-Mx headphones from Sound Professionals are offered for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. Five color options are available at checkout and they fit the M50x, M40x, M30x, and M20x, along with the M50 (per the listing there).

Also launched there but not at their lowest price possible as of the time of writing are the Fostex TH500RP for $510, the Parrot Zik 2.0 as low as $328 headphones. On the in-ear front, the Beyerdynamic MXP 50 iE could go as low as $32~ shipped. Of potential interest, the red Focusrite 18i8 Interface could go as low as $305 shipped.

All the above end in about seven days from blog-posting date (not the date you are reading this).

PS: when looking at Philips headphones, beware of an “L” in their model name. It is an indicator of a Lightning connector (newer Apple devices). An example of a new Philips L-headphone, the Fidelio M2L (M2L/27).

Massdrop: Blue Ever Blue 328R unlocked (also Aune X1 Pro, FocusRite)

A new wave of offers is up and running at members-only shopping site Massdrop. One of them is fully unlocked, the Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds for $20 plus $2 shipping. These are actual earbuds, not in-ears. There are two more items, not fully unlocked as of the time of writing: the Aune X1 Pro DSD DAC/Amp could go for as low as $170 shipped while the FocusRite 2i2 could go for as low as $120 shipped.