All three of the Massdrop items mentioned below expire in about seven days from blog-posting date. One of them is fully unlocked as of the time of writing, the Macaw GT100S IEMs go for $55 plus $3~ flat shipping. The other two are not unlocked yet, but they have plenty of time. The Parrot Zik 2.0 over-ears all-buzzword-team headphones could go as low as $328 shipped, while the Yuin PK2 earbuds (actual earbuds) could go as low as $50 shipped.
Massdrop: CEntrance DACmini CX Amp/DAC could go for $400
Added today at members-only Massdrop is another CEntrance product, the DACmini CX Amp/DAC could go as low as $390 plus $10 flat shipping. It has seven days (as of writing time) to get unlocked. Everyone can sign up for a free Massdrop membership, but they have to keep things behind a login-wall so they can offer items below the dreaded MAP (minimum advertised pricing scheme).
Massdrop unlocked: CEntrance DACport Slim for $100
Fully unlocked right now at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left to go, the portable CEntrance DACport Slim (DAC and amp functionality) is going for $100 with free shipping. The 3.5mm serves as either headphone out or line-out.
Massdrop: Shure SE 535 IEMs, BeyerD T70p
Two new options have been added to members-only Massdrop, each has about seven days left (as of writing time), and they are currently not fully unlocked, but they have plenty of time to get there. The Shure SE 535 IEMs could go as low as $380 shipped, while one of the Tesla girls, the Beyerdynamic T70p could go as low as $358~ shipped. As usual, it takes a while for these to ship, so pay attention to the estimates given in each product listing.
Massdrop unlocked: AKG K553 for $120 is back
It is baaack! The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are back at members-only Massdrop, unlocked for $120 with free shipping. There are 500 units available for this offer (59 sold as of the time of writing). The offer has seven days left from posting date. The listing there says they already have these at the Massdrop warehouses, so they will ship faster than the usual “Massdrop speed”.
Massdrop: Burson Audio Soloist SL Headphone Amp as low as $530
The Burson Audio Soloist SL Headphone Amp is now on offer at members-only Massdrop, and it could go as low as $520 plus $10~ flat shipping if enough people commit to buying it. It has seven days from blog-posting date to fully unlocked. It only needs six commits for that.
Massdrop: Shure SE846 IEMs could go as low as $780
Another addition to Massdrop, the reference class Shure SE846 IEMs could go as low as $780 shipped if enough people jump in. It has seven days left from blog-posting time and a fairly small threshold (six needed) to fully unlocked.
Massdrop unlocked: HiFiMAN RE300 Earphones for $32
The HiFiMAN RE300 Earphones are now offered at their lowest price at Massdrop (aka fully unlocked) going for $30 plus $2~ flat shipping. Offer ends in about seven days from blog-posting date. They will ship in mid-September-ish.
Massdrop Unlocked: ZY Cable for Sennheiser HD-5xx for $25 shipped [also: xDuoo, Sony DAP]
Fully unlocked with seven days to go (as of blog-posting date) on members-only Massdrop are the ZY Cables for the Sennheiser HD598 and 595 and 558 and 518 headphones, going for roughly $25 shipped.
Also added there, but not fully unlocked as of writing time are the xDuoo TA-01 DAC/Amp (RCA, USB inputs) that could go as low as $135 shipped, and the Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman digital audio player that could go as low as $260 shipped.
Massdrop: Creative E3, Gustard X12
Two new offers were added to members-only Massdrop, which, as of the time of writing, are not fully unlocked, but they have 6-7 days to go:
* Creative Sound Blaster E3 USB DAC/Amp Combo could go as low as $123~ shipped
* Gustard DAC-X12 USB Version could go as low as $452~ shipped
Massdrop: Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 could go for $1700
Say goodnight to your wallet. A new offer up at Massdrop is a bundle of the Audeze LCD-X + Gustard H10 for $1700 with free shipping. This needs only five to commit to unlock and it has seven days (from blog-posting date) to get there. It is estimated to ship mid-September, so too late if you are planning to buy this for your eight year old as a back to school gift 😉
Massdrop: OStry KC06A in-ears for $55 shipped (also added: BeyerD T90 and DT900-600-Manu)
New droppings have dropped at Massdrop, and as of the time of writing, with seven days to go, the OSTRY KC06A Inner-Ear Earphones are fully unlocked for $50 plus $5 flat shipping. Added there, but not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, with seven days to go each are two beyerdynamics:
* Beyerdynamic T90 could go as low as $400 shipped
* Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 990 600 Ohm could go for $280 shipped
Firestone Audio Headphone Stand for $40
The Firestone Audio Headphone Stand is now fully unlocked at members-only Massdrop going for $35 plus $5 flat shipping. This drop ends in about nine days (from blog-posting date, not from the date you are reading this). This is all metal and comes pre-assemebled but note that it ships mid-September (that’s about a month from now).
Massdrop Unlocked: Westone Adventure Series Beta for $48
The Westone Adventure Series Beta in-ears are currently fully unlocked for $45 plus $3 flat shipping at members-only website Massdrop. Offer ends in about six days from blog-posting date. It is free to join but because some of their offers are below MAP (minimum advertised price) they are obligated to put their offers behind a login/membership wall.
Unlocked at Massdrop: AKG K181 DJ for $80, Brainwaz Grab Bag for $22.50
Two new offers popped up at members-only Massdrop, and with seven days left as of the time of writing, they are already unlocked at their lowest price possible during this offer. First up, the closed-back on-ear AKG K181 DJ UE Reference Class headphones are going for $80 with free shipping with a total of 950 units available as part of this offer.
Next up, Brainwavz has a grab-bag promotion going for $20 plus $2.50 flat shipping. For that, you will receive one random earphone from five different options, with the lowest priced models having the higher chances. There’s a limit of two per customer (shipping for the second item is only +$1). A total of 6000 units area available as part of this promotion. Already (as of the time of writing) 1350+ units got scooped up.
Massdrop Unlocked: Sony 10R for $98, UE CIEMs for $700
Two new offers launched and are already fully unlocked at Massdrop as of the time of writing (with seven days left in each). First up, the closed-back Sony MDR-10R headphones go for $98~ shipped, with choice of white or black at checkout. Next up, the Ultimate Ears Custom IEMs are going for $700 with free shipping. You have to send your audiologist impressions to UE’s Irvine (Southern California) labs. Shipping estimate per the listing is late September (2015), so not if you have deadlines or special occasions.
Also listed, but not fully unlocked is the DarkVoice 336SE OTL Headphone Amp that could go as low as $235 shipped. This too has seven days left (days count from blog-posting date, not the date you may be reading this in the future).
Massdrop: Creative Aurvana Live 2 as low as $78
The Creative Aurvana Live 2 closed-back headphones are up on offer at Massdrop with the lowest price possible during this promotion being $70 plus $8~ flat shipping. As of the time of writing, this is not fully unlocked, but it has about six days left (from blog-posting date) to reach the magic number of 25.
Meanwhile the first generation model (also known as CAL! for short) continues to be offered for $50 by a couple of marketplace sellers with the order fulfilled by amazon.com.
Massdrop: Alpine Hearing Protection Earplugs for $17
Fully unlocked at the moment (and with seven days to go from blog-posting date) at Massdrop, you can get them Alpine Hearing Protection MusicSafe Classic Earplugs for $15 plus $2~ flat shipping. These are strictly for hearing protection, not for music playback.
Also added there with the same expiration date, but not currently fully unlocked is the PS Audio Sprout amp/DAC that could go as low as $510 shipped. It already made enough progress towards that goal that it will probably get there.
Massdrop unlocked: Final Audio Design Sonorous VI for $510
The Final Audio Design Sonorous VI headphones are currently offered for $500 plus $10 flat shipping at members-only Massdrop at their lowest price during this offer of theirs (in their lingo, it is “fully unlocked”). The offer ends in about seven days from today (= blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this). This was formerly known as Pandora Hope. Shipping (not delivery) estimate is late August 2015.
AKG K553 Closed-Back Headphones for $120 to $124
The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are currently fully unlocked at members only Massdrop for $120 with free shipping, with seven days left from blog-posting date, and 500 units available (about 450 units available as of the time of writing). These will ship in mid-August 2015.
If you prefer a faster shipment, you can get them for $124 with free shipping by Music123 on Amazon and Music123 directly and Musician’s Friend and Woodwind and Brasswood and Guitar Center (store pickup may also be available).
Massdrop: Fostex, SoundMagic, xDuoo
Fostex the people! (I can’t resist making that music pun). Added at Massdrop, but not fully unlocked yet are the Fostex TE-05 in-ears that could go as low as $125 shipped. Also added, also not fully unlocked as of the time of writing, but have seven days to go (as of blog-posting date) are the SoundMAGIC PL21 IEMs that could go as low as $17~ shipped, and the xDuoo TA-03 DAC/Amp that could go as low as $260 shipped.
Massdrop unlocked: SMSL M8 Desktop DAC for $180
The SMSL M8 desktop mini DAC is now fully unlocked at members-only website Massdrop (it is free to join to see prices, login-wall needed because some prices are below the MAP (minimum advertised prices) dictated by the Corporate Welfare System) for $180 with free shipping. It has eight days left in the offer (from blog-posting date, not the date you are reading this). It has many inputs ( coaxial, USB, optical) and RCA output and supports DSD as well.
Also added there, with also eight days is the Bravo V2 hybrid headphone amplifier (Class A Tube Amp, Shu Guan 12AU7 tube) that could go as low as $88~ shipped.
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm possible for $260
Launched at Massdrop with six days left (from blog-posting date) is the possibility of the Beyerdynamic Manufaktur DT 880 600 Ohm headphones unlocking for $250 plus $10 flat shipping. This offer is limited to 50 units and unlocks at 25 purchases/commits.
Massdrop Unlocked: ATH-M50x Velour Earpads shipped for $22
With seven days to go from blog-posting date, the ATH-M50x Velour Earpads have reached their lowest price at members-only Massdrop, going for $20 plus $2 flat shipping. You can choose between five different color options at checkout, not just the ones shown at the main picture. The colors are shown in the middle of the page over there. They ship late August.
Massdrop: JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth for $115
Fully unlocked, with seven days to go (from blog-posting date here) at members-only Massdrop are the JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth earbuds going for $110 plus $5~ flat shipping. Also added there, but not unlocked as of the time of writing, are the Superlux HD668B over-ears that could go for $38~ shipped (they are a binary offer, it either unlocks or not, no middle ground), and the Sennheiser G4ME ONE Gaming Headset that could go as low as $150 shipped.
Massdrop Unlocked: Dunu Titan 1 IEMs for $98
Unlocked at members only Massdrop, and with seven days to go from today (= posting date here), you can get the Dunu Titan 1 IEMs for $90 plus $8~ flat shipping. They come with nine eartip pairs, a carrying case, a clip and also a 1/4″ adapter. They ship mid-August.
Also added there but not fully unlocked are the Audio Technica M50x that could go as low as $127 shipped. Not the lowest price, they’ve been seen as low as $100 in flash sales at authorized dealers.
Massdrop: Creative Sound Blaster X7 LE DAC/amp for $410
Added to Massdrop today, with seven days left (as of blog-posting date) is the Creative Sound Blaster X7 Limited Edition DAC/amp that could go as low as $400 plus $10~ flat shipping. This is a do-it-all type of DAC/amp, serving speakers and headphones alike. It is not a dedicated headphone amp. One of the pictures over there shows all the connectors at the back (zoom in). It has both 1/4″ and 1/8″ headphone inputs on the front.
Here’s a seven minute video with Creative guy talking about it:
Optionally, you can add to your order the Creative E-MU XM7 Bookshelf Speakers for +$120 (they go for $270 on their own – eg amazon.com).
Massdrop Unlocked: CustomArt Harmony 8 or 8 Pro Custom IEMs for $840
New “droppings” at Massdrop, with the CustomArt Harmony 8 or 8 Pro custom IEMs already getting fully unlocked for $790 plus $50 shipping. The shipping fee does NOT cover the shipping of your impressions to CustomArt. Optionally you can add a copper cable for +$120. This will take a while though, so don’t buy if you need them soon. Promotion ends in about 7 days from blog-posting date.
Also added over there (with 7 days to go) but not fully unlocked as of writing time are the following:
- Shure SE535 IEMs as low as $380 shipped
- Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140 shipped
Massdrop: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium (600 ohm) for $228
Fire up the amps, the 600 ohm version of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium is fully unlocked at members-only but free-to-join Massdrop for $220 plus $8~ flat shipping. The offer ends in about five days from blog-posting date. Only this option is offered, no other “ohmages” as part of this particular listing.
Massdrop unlocked: Objective O2 head-amp for $70 shipped
Now available at Massdrop is their custom version of the Objective O2 headphoone amp for $70 with free shipping. They are accepting suggestions and voting for tweaks in the comments over there that are multiplying like rabbits. Keep in mind however, this will start shipping in mid-September 2015, so not for the impatient 🙂
Massdrop Unlocked: AKG M220 Semi-Open for $70 {re-imagined K240)
The good old AKG K240 has been a sub-$100 headphone that is still mentioned in recommendations. Massdrop is back with another AKG projoect, their new M220 semi-open headphones are based on that, with a detachable cable, currently fully unlocked (lowest price for this offer) for $70 with free shipping. Offer ends in seven days from blog-posting date. Orders will begin shipping mid-August, so if you need it yesterday or for a special occasion, you can’t speed up delivery!
Massdrop Unlocked: Macaw GT100S IEM and stand
Two new offers went live and are already fully unlocked at Massdrop, the Macaw GT100S IEMs can be yours for $55 plus $3 flat shipping, while the Just Mobile HeadStand is going for $35 plus $6 flat shipping (= $41 total).
Not fully unlocked yet, is the Aune X2 Mk2 Bluetooth Amplifier that could go as low as $120 shipped. All three offers mentioned in this post end in about seven days from the blog-posting date here (not the date you may be reading this post in the future).
Massdrop Unlocked: Sennheiser Urbanite XL for $145
With six days left as of the time of writing, the Sennheiser Urbanite XL over-ears (in your choice of iOS or Android and black or denim color scheme) are offered for $145 with free shipping at members-only but free to join site Massdrop. This is the lowest price possible under this offer over there.
PS: as of the time of writing, the lowest used price for these is $118~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Massdrop: Sony Z7, PHA-3, TTpod T2, etc
A new quartet of offers were added today at members-only Massdrop. As of the time of writing, none of them are fully unlocked, but they have seven days to go, plenty of time for the deals to pickup momentum and reach their lowest price possible (= fully unlocked in their lingo). They are:
- Sony MDR-Z7 headphones as low as $510 shipped
- Sony PHA-3 Portable DAC/Amplifier Combo as low as $708 shipped
- Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds as low as $20 shipped (actual earbuds)
- TTPOD T2 IEMs as low as $83 shipped (they go for $90 at amazon)
Massdrop Unlocked: Beyerdynamic T1 for $790
Massdrop temptations, currently offered there fully unlocked (aka lowest price possible under this offer) are the Beyerdynamic T1 Tesla girls offered for $780 plus $10 flat shipping. The offer ends in about five days from blog-posting date.
Also running there but not fully unlocked are the Dunu DN-2000J earphones that could go as low as $306~ shipped. Offer ends in about eight days from blog-posting date.
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