First Harmonic IEB6 IEMs for $20 w/FS [MD]

Another offer is now unlocked at the members-only Massdrop, the First Harmonic IEB6 earphones go for $20 with free shipping. The offering runs for the next seven days and it is estimated to ship late May 2017. A total of 300 units are available as part of this promotion.

With the same expiration date, the Fire S Audio Headphone Stand goes for $35 plus shipping. They will ship mid-May 2017, and come pre-assembled.

As with most things at Massdrop [MD], all sales are final for these two offers as well.

April 30, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

Blue Ever Blue grab-bag for $24 + S&H [MD]

If you like the mild adventure of a grab bag purchase, Massdrop is back with another grab bag, this one featuring four different “Blue Ever Blue” (that’s the brand name) earphones. You will randomly receive one of the four, and you can buy two grab bags (a total of 1250 earphone units are available for this offer). This runs for the next seven days and will ship in early June 2017. As usual, “all sales final”, including if you don’t like the random model the grab bag randomizer sends you.

April 29, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

CustomArt Ei.XX CIEM (Massdrop Exclusive) for $625 + S&H

If you are a fan of custom in-ears and CustomArt, Massdrop is back with yet another unlocked offer, the Ei.XX CIEM (an exclusive) is unlocked for $625 plus shipping. The offer runs in the next seven days. The offer has two options actually, custom (you get impressions from the audiologist and send them to CustomArt in Poland) but also universal but customizable physically (colors, designs). Only forty units are available for the universal but customizable.

These will ship late July 2017 at the earliest. All sales final.

April 29, 2017 Filed Under: custom in-ears Tagged With: ,

HeadAmp Pico Slim Amp for $200, Pico DAC/amp for $250 [MD]

Speaking of DACs and amps, with the Massdrop clock ticking (two days left in the offer), the HeadAmp Pico Slim Amp goes for $200, while the Pico non-Slim DAC/amp version goes for $250, with free shipping. They ship in mid-to-late May 2017, and these too are “all sales final”. They are made in USA by Headamp which offers a refreshing 3-year warranty. The amp has 3.5mm inputs and outputs. The DAC/amp has those too, along with USB input.

April 28, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

AKG M220 Semi-Open for $50 w/free S&H

It’s back on again at Massdrop, with five days to go from blog-posting date, the new condition semi-open AKG M220 (based on the good old K240) over-ears studio headphones are going for $50 with free shipping. These orders will be shipped by the vendor (not specified) and all sales are final as usual, so not a plus if you like to have return-flexibility. Orders will ship mid-to-late May 2017.

PS: Studio headphones has become more of a marketing term, but these are legit ~ considering the price 🙂

April 26, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

AKG K7XX and Red for $200 each at MD

You don’t have to decide! You can get Massdrop’s AKG K7XX in either the standard edition or the Red edition for $200 with free shipping each at the members-only (but free to join) website. The offers are running for 15 days. Finally they discovered new technology to make offers run longer? 🙂 They come with a 2-year warranty from AKG.

NOTE however that these will ship late July 2017, and all sales are final!

April 26, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp for $200 + S&H [MD]

Another offer of potential interest is now fully unlocked at the members-only shopping club that is Massdrop, it is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp going for $200 plus shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and will ship late May 2017 from MD. Note that this too is an “all sales final” type of an offering.

April 20, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Massdrop Objective 2 (O2) head-amp for $80 + S&H

Back to Massddrop, another offer is now fully unlocked, the Massdrop Objective 2 (O2) headphone amplifier is fully unlocked for $80 plus shipping. the offer is running for the next seven days and will ship late July 2017. That’s three months from blog-posting time, so keep that in mind if you don’t want to wait! They ship from Massdrop and it’s another “all sales final” type of a promotion.

April 18, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

AKG K553 PRO Closed for $110 [MD]

The closed-back over-ear AKG K5530 PRO headphones are back on at Massdrop, they are fully unlocked with four days to go (from blog-posting date) for $110 with free shipping. They come with a 2-year warranty, and will ship from Massdrop in late April 2017. Note however that all sales are final.

April 17, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

CEntrance DACport Slim for $100 [MD]

It is back on again, the CEntrance DACport Slim portable little USB DAC/amp is fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop for $100 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days from today (today being blog-posting date) and will ship late April 2017. This too is an “all sales final” type of a promotion.

April 13, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

NuForce uDAC-3 DAC/Amp for $70 [MD]

Another offer has blossomed (okay, enough with the spring analogies) ~ it is fully unlocked at members-only (but free to join) shopping club Massdrop, it is the new condition NuForce uDAC-3 DAC/Amp going for $70 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and will ship from Massdrop around mid-May 2017. All sales are final on this offer too, so keep that mind when shopping at Massdrop. That’s one of the reasons they can offer lower prices as everything factors in the cost of doing business.

April 13, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Kinera BD005 IEM for $20 + S&H [MD]

More Chi-Fi action at Massdrop’s, the Kinera (not to be confused with the Game Of Thrones Red Priestess Kinvara) is fully unlocked for $20 plus shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and will ship mid-May 2017. It will ship from Massdrop. It comes in three colors, the pictured R’hllor-approved Red, along with Blue or Gray. This is another hybrid design, one dynamic and one balance armature (not balanced armchair) driver.

April 13, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

NuForce Primo8 In-Ears for $200 + S&H

It’s Nuforce time at Massdrop (MD), the Primo8 In-Ears go for $200 plus shipping and handling, with the offer running for the next three days, and shipping late May 2017. All sales are final on this offer too, which will ship from MD, and carries a one-year warranty per the listing.

Also unlocked there, but with two days to go, is the XDuuuuooo X10 digital audio player going for $140 with free shipping on this critter. It takes two microSD cards, has a dedicated LineOUT (optical). The volume buttons are on the side on their own, the power button is not near by, so you don’t have the accidental power-button presses when trying to change the volume like you get with many smartphones and some other DAPs (eg Fiio X1 on the left hand side).

PS: a new installment of This Week In Headphoolia should be posted by late Sunday night.

April 9, 2017 Filed Under: digital audio players, in-ears Tagged With: , ,

GermanMAESTRO GMP 8.35 for $170 [MD]

Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic are not the only German companies making headphones. The GermanMAESTRO does too as they remind us in the name 🙂 And their GMP 8.35 closed-back and promised to be “nearly indestructible” is fully unlocked at Massdrop for $170 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next six days and it is estimated to ship early May 2017. Note that “all sales (are) final” on this offer too.

April 8, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Purpleheart for $450

Dynamic Fostex headphones now, these are not planars. The Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Purpleheart are back on again, offered for $450 with free shipping. Only 83 units are available for this offer which will end in seven days IF they don’t run out of units by then. These ship late April 2017 from MD, but still “all sales final”.

April 7, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Thinksound IEM grab bag for $35 + S&H [MD]

IF you love the randomness of grab bags, Massdrop has yet another round, this one is centered on the Thinksound wood in-ears. Most people will get one of the ts02 versions (with or without mic; left to randomness, you have no choice), while a few will get an ms02 or a rain3. You pay $35 plus shipping. Limit two grab bags per customer, with up to 700 units available for this offer which ends in seven days from today. Shipment is from the vendor in early May and “all sales final”.

April 7, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Status Audio CB-1 Closed for $55 + S&H [MD]

Status Audio is another one of the brands riding the hype train, with both open and closed headphones sitting side by side on said train. The closed version are currently offered at the members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $55 plus shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and it is estimated to ship early May 2017. This too is an “all sales final” offer.

If you don’t want to wait or you are not fond of the Massdrop way of doing things, Status Audio has also set up shop at Amazon with the four headphones they offer fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. The Amazon price is $79 with free shipping for either the open or closed models.

April 5, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Koss KDE250 Earphones for $100 + S&H [MD]

This defy conventional categorization, are they earbud-speakers or headphones with a mini earcup or earphones in the true sense of the word? We’ll let the various subcommittees debate this while Massdrop offers the Koss KDE250 Earphones for $100 plus shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days with an early May shipment estimate. This too is an “all sales final” promotion.

April 5, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: ,

Massdrop x Grace Design m9XX DAC/Amp for $500 + S&H

It’s back on again, another one of MassDrop’s recurring promotions. It is the Massdrop x Grace Design m9XX DAC/Amp exclusive model, going for $500 plus shipping and handling. The offer runs for the next seven days and it will ship mid-April from Massdrop, which suggest they may already in-hand at the warehouse. All sales are FINAL.

April 3, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

AKG M220 for $50 + $8 S&H [MD]

It’s back on again, one of the Massdrop staples, the new condition semi-open over-ear AKG M220 studio headphones, a follow-up to the good old K240. The price is $50 plus $8~ shipping. The offer runs for the next two days and these will ship in late April 2017. All sales final. It has a detachable 3-pin XLR to 3.5mm cable.

April 3, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Comply Foam Earphone Tips for $14 [MD]

Fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop is a variety of options on Comply Foam Earphone Tips for $14. Not sure what happened to the shipping and handling fee, it is no longer shown next to the product prices. You have options at checkout from the 100, 200, 400 and 500 series and in various T-options. They will ship late April 2017. They point to this color-coded monster PDF file for compatibility with various IEMs.

March 31, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: ,

Massdrop Sennheiser CX series earphone grab-bag for $26

Massdrop and Sennheiser are so besties these days, they now have a Sennheiser CX-series earphones grab bag for $26. For that price, you randomly receive one of three options: either the CX 1.00 (most people get this) or the CX 2.00 (either Android or iOS buttons) or the CX 5.00 (either Android or iOS buttons). You can buy up to two random grab bags per customer. Since this is random, you can pre-select your OS of choice, so factor that in your decision whether to buy this grab bag or not.

Offer ends in about seven days from blog-posting date. The purchases will ship early May 2017.

March 30, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: , ,

Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Ebony for $500

Ebony and ivory, sing together and make your wallet cry, because the biodynamic closed-back over-ear Massdrop x Fostex TH-X00 Ebony is back on again, fully unlocked for $500 with free shipping at the members-only but free-to-join shopping club. The offer runs for the next seven days from blog-posting date with the orders estimated to ship shortly after the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship final (early April 2017).

March 23, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Blue-Ever-Blue IEM grab-bag for $27 shipped [MD]

If you don’t get the after-purchase blues when you buy grab-bag offers or monthly “loot” subscriptions, then Massdrop it is, they have a new Blue-Ever-Blue (the brand name) IEM grab-bag offer, fully unlocked. You pay $24 plus $2 flat shipping, and for that, you receive, by random choice/chance, one of eight BEB IEMs, from the 388 to the 1200EX. About half of the participants will get the 388 or the 833. Limit two grab-bags per customer.

Offer runs for the next seven days from today (= blog-posting date) or earlier if the 1250 units available for this promotion are depleted. They are estimated to ship in late April from Massdrop directly.

March 22, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

AKG K181 DJ UE On-ears for $63 [MD] or $69 [Now]

It’s good to have choices! If you are interested in the closed-back on-ear “AKG K181 DJ UE” DJ headphones, they are offered on Massdrop for $55 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and will begin shipping in early April 2017. So that’s not a long of a wait.

But if you want the wait to be almost minimal, especially if you are a Prime member, a couple of marketplace sellers offer it for $69 with free shipping (and Prime eligible) at Amazon.

These headphones earn their DJ moniker with a Mono/Stereo option, along with a Bass Boost physical switch, detachable cable, folding earcups, etc.

March 21, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

FLC Technology FLC8S IEMs for $284

More unlocked offers at the members-only website Massdrop, it is the new condition FLC Technology FLC8S IEMs going for $270 plus $4~ flat shipping. This is available in either black or red color scheme. It will ship around Tax Day 2017, and the offer runs for the next seven days from blog-posting date.

In comparison, this goes for $355~ right now by a couple of marketplace sellers at Amazonia that are Prime eligible. So patience is a $70 virtue 🙂

March 21, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

HeadAmp Pico Slim for $208, DAC/amp for $258 [MD]

Massdrop kinda needs to improve the way they show multiple different products on the same listing as it can get confusing, and confusing typically means fewer sales 🙂 Anyway, in a new offer, running for the next seven days or so (from blog-posting date), two Headamp products are offered and they are currently unlocked. The Pico Slim headphone-amp goes for $200, while the combo DAC/amp goes for $250. Shipping is $8 flat. They are expected to ship around Tax Day 2017.

PS: due to time constraints, there isn’t a new This Week in Headphoolia round-up this week. It will be back next Sunday covering the last two weeks.

March 19, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

AKG K553 Closed Over-Ears for $120 [MD]

They are back on again, fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop, the new condition closed-back over-era AKG K553 are waiting for you for $120 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days, with a late March 2017 shipment. They come with a 2-year warranty. AKG and Massdrop are partners, so you know this is not sold through some random importer.

March 12, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Shure SE 315 in-ears for $174 [MD] or $131 [Used]

The new condition Shure SE 315 in-ears are currently offered up at Massdrop for $170 plus $4~ flat shipping for the next seven days. The orders will ship early April 2017 from (the unspecified) vendor. There is no mention of warranty in the listing. Massdrop really needs to pay more attention to warranty details, so customers can make informed decisions (it will actually increase sales).

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with used products, you can get them in “Used – Acceptable” condition (various cosmetic imperfections on item and accessories, missing “earbud cove/pad”, repackaged) for $131~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They offer no warranty but you get a 30-day return policy.

March 11, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Massdrop x HiFiMAN HE-350 for $100 on a daily basis

Do not be alarmed if you see that the HiFiMAN HE-350 listing is expiring soon at Massdrop. This is a hybrid listing, a more traditional retail listing that closes daily and each daily drop ships within two business days of that particular drop. Basically you can buy it as if you were buying it from a “normal” retailer. As of the time of writing over 9240 units got sold from this offer. The price is definitely right for this dynamic headphone to fly off the e-shelves.

March 7, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

CEntrance DACport Slim for $100 [MD]

It’s back on again, a Massdrop exclusive, the CEntrance DACport Slim is fully unlocked over there for $100 with free shipping. The offer runs for the next seven days and this is expected to ship fairly quickly after that, Saint Patrick’s Day 2017 is their estimate.

March 6, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

WoodLab Royal Glam Headphone Stand for $59 [MD]

Wood everywhere at Massdrop! Now it’s the WoodLab Royal Glam Headphone Stand that’s gotten fully unlocked going for $50 plus $9~ flat shipping. Three different options are available at checkout, all the same price. This offer however is for the patience, the shipping estimate is mid-May 2017. That’s almost 2.5 months from blog-posting date!

March 5, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , , ,

Koss KDE250 Earphones for $108 [MD]

Back at Massdrop (MD), the Koss KDE250 Earphones are fully unlocked for $100 plus $8~ flat shipping, with seven days to go on this offer. This offer ends at the end of the month and will be shipped by MD.

March 4, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: ,

VSonic IEM grab bag for $27 shipped [MD]

If you like the unpredictability of grab bag offers, Massdrop is now running a VSonic IEM grab bag offer for $25 plus $2 flat shipping. You will randomly receive one earphone from a pool of seven. 40% of the purchases will be the VSD3, while 38% will be one of the VSD1S* models. About 1% each will be the GR07 Classic and the VSD5S. Each customer can buy two grab bags. A total of 700 units are available for this promotion.

They also have a trio of grand prizes if certain quantity preset limits are reached. The offer runs for the next seven days and your randomness bags will ship mid April 2017. Just in time to make tax day feel a little better and little less random 🙂

March 3, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Little Dot MK II Tube Headphone Amp for $124 [MD]

This device is larger than an actual dot 🙂 The Little Dot MKII Tube Headphone Amp is currently offered at members-only but free to join Massdrop for $115 plus $9~ flat shipping. This is the base configuration with 6JI tubes included. Two more options are available for $more$. They ship and are warranted by Massdrop actual, with a late March 2017 shipment estimate. The offer runs for the next six days (from blog-posting date – give or take).

Also unlocked there, but the price difference is not as big versus instant gratification, the FiiO E10K USB DAC/amp goes for $65 plus $3.50 flat shipping with a late March 2017 shipment estimate. But if you want it yesterday, multiple Prime eligible sellers offer it for $76. Or you can get it in “Used – Like New” condition (all accessories, original packaging) for $64 with free shipping by ProStudio through Amazon Warehouse Deals (not Prime eligible).

March 2, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: , ,