Audeze LCD-2 and AK Jr 64GB DAP for $995

More Audeze temptations, this time it is the LCD-2 (bamboo and lambskin leather) planar-magnetics that are bundled with the Astell & Kern AK Jr 64GB DAP, all together for $995 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 5/17/16.

The AK Jr can also serve as a USB DAC, and in addition to the 64GB of on-board storage, it can also take a microSD card (up to 64GB per the specs ~ check forums/reviews to see if higher capacities would work well).

PS: for the purposes of this blog, I am drawing the line between DACs and DAPs on the ability to play music. If something can play music, I am filing it under DAP (digital audio player). Otherwise it goes under the “Amps and DACs” category. I am resisting temptation to further break down that category because I fear I will be lost in a sea of sub-categories 🙂

May 12, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players, headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Sennheiser HD8 DJ headphones and Pioneer Electronics DDJ-SX2 4-Channel Performance Serato DJ Controller for $999

A lot of things are marked “DJ” for marketing purposes, but this is a real DJ bundle at Adorama.com, it is the Sennheiser HD8 DJ headphones along with the Pioneer Electronics DDJ-SX2 4-Channel Performance Serato DJ Controller, together for $999 with free shipping. This bundle offer expires 5/17/16.

May 12, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Audeze SINE On-Ears and Fiio E18 Kunlun DAC/amp for $450

If you are interested in the new Audeze SINE on-ear planar magnetic headphones, there is a bundle of them, along with the Fiio E18 Kunlun Android USB DAC and AMP offered for $450 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 5/15/16.

The Android part is because it can be used to grab audio out of your smartphone or tablet using a USB OTG connection. Your phone/tablet must also support USB Audio. But you can also connect it to a computer or any other device that can output audio via USB. But wait, there’s more, it also has a Line IN input for audio 🙂

May 9, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Audeze LCD-3 and Centrance HIFI-M8 and Fiio X3 II for $1945

How about a triple bundle? That’s right, you get headphones and a DAC/amp and a DAP! For $1945 with free shipping at Adorama.com you get these three items:

  • Audeze LCD-3 planar headphones
  • Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC Amp
  • Fiio X3 Second Generation Digital Audio Player

All of them are in new condition and authorized dealer. The sale ends 5/15/16 or earlier if they sell out (unlikely since this is a specialty bundle).

May 9, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players, headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Sennheiser HD650 and iFi Micro iCAN Special Edition headphone amp for $550

Bundle up time once again! The new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are bundled with the iFi Micro iCAN Special Edition headphone amp, together going for $550 with free shipping, for a limited time only at Adorama.com. Offer ends by 5/11/16.

If you don’t want or need the amp but you are still interested in the HD 6xx headphones, there are some bundles of them with Amazon plastic gift cards at Amazon. Currently the one that is the best deal of that lot is the HD600 with a $150 gift card for $400, making the headphones a nice $250 for this all-time classic model.

May 4, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD7 DJ + 88-key Yamaha P115 Digital Piano + Stand/Bench for $600

IF the stars align and you happen to need all three of these items (or you can give or gift or trade some of them), there is a triple bundle at Adorama.com as part of their Mother’s Day sales good until 5/8/16. You part with $600 out of your wallet and for that you get the Sennheiser HD7 DJ headphones, the 88-key Yamaha P-115 digital piano (weighted action), along with an On-Stage Keyboard bundle (stand, bench, sustain pedal). Free shipping included which is nice because these are not lightweight items.

May 3, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 650 + M-Audio AV32 Monitors + Blue Yeti USB Mic for $500

If you happen to need all three of these (sounds like an NBA play by play line?), then this is a good deal, $500 gets you these three new condition items: the open-back Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, the M-Audio AV32 10W Studio Monitor speakers, and the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone at Amazon by Amazon actual.

The speakers currently go for $100 and the Yeti for $130 (Sting is still looking for him), making the HD650 a very reasonable $270. Now if you don’t need (or can sell/trade/gift) the two extras, then it becomes a more complicated decision.

This is not the only bundle offer, there are more Sennheiser + Gifts/Bundles offers running at Amazon.

April 20, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Shure SE 215 In-Ears + Tascam DR-05 Portable DAR for $130

The Shure SE 215 in-ears are bundled with the Tascam DR-05 Portable Handheld Digital Audio Recorder (DAR) for $130 with free shipping at Adorama.com, and they are available with either the black SE-215s or clear SE-215s. This is a limited time offer, it ends 4/21/16 or earlier if they sell out.

April 15, 2016 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 650 and Blue Mic Yeti PRO USB Mic for $500

Another bundle now, this time it is the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 650 bundled with the Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone, together going for $500 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. The offer ends 5/6/16.

Elsewhere in HD 6xx bundles, the $150 Gift Card promotion with the HD 600 for $400 continues to run at Amazon.

April 15, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD7 PRO + 88-key Yamaha P45 Digital Piano + OnStage Stand/Bench bundle for $460

This is a three item bundle, an if the stars align type of an offer if you happen to need all three of these items, the Sennheiser HD7 PRO DJ headphones, along with the Yamaha P-45 88-Key Digital Piano, and the On-Stage KPK6520 Keyboard Stand/Bench Pack with Sustain Pedal, all together for $460 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 5/5/16 or earlier if sold out.

April 15, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Audeze EL-8 with Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $799

It’s bundle time again, in these two back to back posts. We start with the Audeze EL-8 closed-back planar magnetic headphone bundled with the portable Apogee Groove USB DAC/amp, together going for $799 with free shipping at Adorama.com. The offer expires 4/21/16.

While there, they have another bundle, this time it is the red-black Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface bundled with the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for $150 with free shipping. This offer expires 4/22/16.

April 14, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Audeze SINE On-Ears and Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $549

The Apogee Groove portable USB DAC/amp is also bundled with another Audeze headphone, their new SINE On-Ears, together the two go for $549 with free shipping at Adorama.com. The offer expires 4/21/16.

April 14, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser HD600 + $150 Gift Card for $400

If you want an open-back Sennheiser HD 6xx headphone, but you prefer the HD600 or you are not interested in the previously mentioned HD650 portable bundle, there’s another option, you can get the new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD600 with a $150 plastic Amazon Gift Card, all together for $400 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. Given the value of the gift card, you are essentially paying $250 for a new pair of the 600s. If you don’t need the gift card, you can easily sell/trade it for near close its actual value. Amazon gift cards are popular.

PS: a few other Sennheiser headphones are bundled with Amazon Gift Cards, but both their prices and availability (seasonal or price matches?) may change over time, so it’s something to keep an eye out for.

April 8, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD650 + Fiio E12 Mont Blanc Amp + Fiio X3 II DAP for $550

It’s bundle time, if you happen to need all three of them, $550 gets you the Sennheiser HD650 headphones, the Fiio X3 second generation digital audio player, and the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amplifier. Click on the “show details” link there to expand it and see clickable links to the three products included (that’s where you see that the Fiio X3 is indeed the second generation). The seller is Adorama.com, an authorized dealer. No coupons, no rebates, simply add to cart and proceed.

The bundle is more of interest if you typically use a variety of devices in different situations, since the two Fiios are more portable devices, and the HD650 is an open-back 300 ohm headphone. There is one review there, the reviewer says 100 hours of non-stop white-noise greatly improved the sound. It does not say whether the reviewer was listening to those 100 hours of non-stop white noise or not 🙂

April 8, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Fiio A3 amp + Audio Technica M50x for $130 (black or white)

The new spotlight eBay Daily Deal is a headphone bundle. You guessed it, another M50x 🙂 It’s the M50x (in black or white) bundled with the Fiio A3 portable amp, together for $130 with free shipping by BuyDig on ebay, with a limit of five bundles per customer… The Fiio A3 goes for $60 on its own, so it’s like getting the M50x for $70 (assuming you value the A3 at full price)…

April 7, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Audeze LCD-3 and Astell & Kern AK240 Gold DAP & AKS02 Dock for $3000

We have another Audeze and DAP bundle at Adorama.com, this time you get the new condition AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Case, Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) along with the Astell & Kern AK240 GOLD DAP with the AKS02 Dock Station, all together for $3000 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer.

April 5, 2016 Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,

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.

April 4, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

TEAC TN-100 turnable + Audio Technica M50x for $190

The TEAC TN-100 turnable goes for around $150 on its own, but for a limited time, Adorama.com is bundling the cherry-black color-scheme of the turntable with the white Audio Technica M50X headphones and a microfiber cleaning cloth, all together for $190 with free shipping. Only this particular TEAC-M50x color-combination is on sale.

April 2, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

It is back: Sennheiser HD600 and $150 Gift Card for $400

It is back! If you are interested in the new condition open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 600, the gift card promotion is back at Amazon.com. You pay $400, and you get the new condition HD 600 and a $150 plastic Amazon Gift Card! Limit 30 bundles per customer. No coupon is needed, just add to cart and checkout. This is a sale, not part of the lightning deals, so it could last hours or days or weeks or years ~ I do not know.

UPDATE: you can also check for other Sennheiser + Gift Card bundles at Amazon.

March 31, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Sennheiser HD 650 + MAudio AV32 Speakers + Yeti USB Mic for $500

If you happen to need all three of these (or can sell/trade/gift the ones you don’t need), Amazon is back with another Sennheiser HD 650 bundle. For $500, in new condition, you get the HD 650 headphones, the M-Audio AV32 Professional Studio Monitor Speakers (3″ Woofer; $100 on their own) and the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone (whiteout color scheme; $120 on its own). So within this bundle, assuming you place that value on those two items, the HD 650 is valued at $280.

The Gift Card Bundle is back as well, but it only comes with a $100 Gift Card this time for a total price of $500. Not a good deal.

PS: this search link shows some of the other Sennheiser Amazon Gift Card bundles currently available.

March 27, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Audeze SINE On-Ears AND iFi Nano iDSD for $470

Bundle time, if you want to get the new on-ear planar-magnetic headphones from Audeze, the SINE, along with iFi’s Nano iDSD portable battery-powered (LiPo technology) DAC, they are bundled together for a limited time for $470 with free shipping at Adorama.com.

March 22, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser HD25-1 II and $75 Gift Card for $250

The Sennheiser HD25-1 II headphones are bundled with a $75 plastic Amazon Gift Card, together in a bundle for $250 with free shipping, which is the same price for the headphones alone. You don’t need any coupons, just add this bundle to the shopping cart and proceed.

In a parallel gift card promotion, the HD 280 Over-Ears are bundled with a $15 Amazon Gift Card for $100.

PS: the previously mentioned HD 600 and HD 650 offers are dead and the urls for those particular offers currently return 404s (it was the HD600 with $150 Gift Card for $400 and the HD650 with a $200 Gift Card for $500). The crazy 3-headphone bundles are also 404s. I don’t know if they were a limited time thing or they get activated only during special times or as price-matches. Only time will tell 🙂

March 19, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $750

The AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetic headphones (aluminum, lambskin, open-back) are currently on sale for $750 with free shipping and handling by authorized dealer Adorama.com. This sale ends 3/20/16.

If you happen to want to get a DAP with them, they are bundled with the 64GB AK Jr (Astell & Kern) for $1000.

If you happen to want a DSD-capable DAC/Amp with them, they are bundled with the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier for $1200.

March 14, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, digital audio players, headphones Tagged With: , , , , ,

Audeze LCD-2 and 64GB AK Jr DAP for $1000

If you have $1000 audiophile dollars to spare, Adorama has a limited time bundle good until 3/13/16. No coupons and no rebates, just add to cart and continue with the purchase normal. It is a A Bundle Of Two Items, the AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar-Magnetic Headphones (aluminum, lambskin) along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player. They are new condition from authorized dealer.

March 7, 2016 Filed Under: digital audio players, headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Polk Audio Hinge Headphones + Onkyo TX-NR545 7.2 AV receiver + Monster PRO 200 Surge Protector for $365

Black Friday may be nine months away, but that doesn’t stop retailers from having “Black Friday sales” now. Case in point, Groupon has a Black Friday in March, and among the 150+ offers, they include a Audio Gear Bundle that includes the Polk Audio Hinge On-Ear Folding headphones (model 1044), along with the Onkyo TX-NR545 7.2 A/V receiver, and the Monster Pro 200 surge protector. This goes for $365 with free shipping, and free returns, and a two year warranty. The offer ends around 3/7/16.

NOTE: you only get ONE pair of headphones. You have to chose between black and brown. They show both on the main gallery picture, but you only get one!

March 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Fiio A3 amp + Audio Technica M50x for $140

As of 3/7/16, the price of this particular eBay listing has jumped from $140 to $200…

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March 3, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Sennheiser HD25-1 II and $75 Gift Card for $250

We already mentioned Amazon’s HD600 and HD650 crazy bundles [see Sennheiser archives], but they are not the only ones. The HD25-1 II closed-back headphones are now bundled with a $75 Amazon Gift Card (plastic card to be mailed to you), all together for $250 with free shipping, the same price as the headphones on their own. You can keep and use the gift card or use it as a gift or trade/sell it as you wish.

February 25, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Three headphones for $500: Sennheiser HD 650 and BeyerD DT-990 PRO (250) and Audio Technica M30x

Amazon has another crazy three headphone bundle on sale again, matching their Holiday Shopping Season prices. For $500, you get three new condition headphones, from Amazon actual, bundled together. They are the open over-ear Sennheiser HD 650, the open over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO (250 ohm) and the closed over-ear Audio Technica M30x. The bundle may also be of interest if you are planning to split the order between family and friends, as some people may not want to get two different open-back over-ear headphones at the same time. On the other hand, this would make a good comparison as you progress with both headphones at the same time.

February 24, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Sennheiser HD 280 + Samson USB Mic for $120

If you happen to need both the Sennheiser HD 280 closed over-ear studio headphones along with a USB microphone (in this particular case the Samson C01U Pro-Black USB Studio Condenser Microphone), you can get them together as a bundle for $120 with free shipping by authorized dealer B&H Photo. Check the “In The Box” tab further down the page to verify you are getting both the headphones and the mic.

February 23, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Fiio A3 + Audio Technica M50x for $140 [limit 2]

And now an eBay bundle, but from a reputable dealer (BuyDig), they are bundling the Audio Technica M50x headphones (black or white) with the new Fiio A3 headphone amp, together for $140 with free shipping. Limit two bundles per customer.

PS: Fiio recently rebooting their naming scheme, you can check their website to see what all these new names are.

February 15, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , ,

Audio Technica M40x and Mackie CR4 Speakers for $170

We have another bundle, this time it is speakers with headphones. It is the closed-back over-ear Audio Technica M40x bundled with the Mackie CR4 4″ 50W Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors, bundled together (without coupon, without rebate) for $170 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 2/20/16.

February 13, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

BeyerD DT-990 PRO (250 ohm) with iFi Nano iDSD for $270

If you are a fan of Beyerdynamic and DSD, there’s a bundle of potential interest at Adorama.com, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250 Ohm) open-back over-ear headphones, along with the iFi Nano-iDSD PCM/DSD/DXD USB DAC (battery powered) for $270 with free shipping (ships in a couple of business days, not immediately). No coupon is needed, simply add to cart and continue with the checkout process. More details on the iFi through its product page over there. Offer ends 2/16/16.

February 9, 2016 Filed Under: amps and dacs, headphones Tagged With: , ,

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.

February 8, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Audio Technica M40x bundled with PreSonus Bluetooth Speakers for $160 or $180

We have another Audio Technica bundle, this time it is the under-appreciated (according its fans) Audio Technica M40x closed-back over-ears bundled with PreSonus bluetooth speakers from authorized dealer Adorama.com with free shipping. These offers expire 2/15/16.

There are two options: the M40x with the Ceres C3.5BT goes for $159, while bundled with the C4.5BT goes for $179. No coupon, no rebates, just add to cart. These are powered speakers, a pair of them (with all the single-speaker Bluetooth and Wifi popularity this is not always a given anymore). The individual product pages over there for the Speakers show all the available audio connections and controls at the back – in addition to the built-in Bluetooth technology.

February 5, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Bundle: Ultrasone PRO 550 Closed-Back with AT AT2020 USB+ Mic for $209

And now time for another bundle, this time it is the Ultrasone PRO550 Closed-Back S-Logic Headphones bundled with the Audio-Technica AT2020 USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, sold together for $209 with free shipping until 2/10/16 by authorized dealer Adorama.com. Just add to cart and proceed, there’s no coupon, and no rebate.

February 4, 2016 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,