The Denon AHGC20 Globe Cruiser Over-Ear Wireless (bluetooth) Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Headphones go for $400 in new condition but if you prefer used headphones, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition for $300 or $320 in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
[DEAD] Thursday at Fry’s (with promo codes): AKG K512 MKII for $25, AT ATH-ANC33iS for $40
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Plantronics BackBeat PRO (ANC, BT) for $170
The Plantronics BackBeat PRO over-ear headphones with bluetooth (that promises up to 100 meter range) and active noise cancellation is currently on sale for $170 with free shipping at Amazon.com by various marketplace sellers. It averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 350+ customer reviews and has 120+ questions peer-answered by viewers like you.
JVC HANC80 Active NC On-Ears for $30 w/Fry’s promo
The Fry’s Weekly Ad offers also the JVC HANC80 active noise cancelling portable fold-flat head for $30 after you use the promo code. The offer is good in-store or online, with a limit of two per customer. Expires 8/22/15 or earlier if they run out. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews at amazon.com. The usual ANC caveats apply…
Used Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC Over-Ears for $106
If you are fond of both the Panasonic brand and active noise cancellation, the Panasonic RP-HC800-K ANC over-ear headphones (detachable audio cable, fold flat) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $106 (with two listings) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews. The ANC is powered by one AA battery, so a plus for fans of rechargeables and some travelers.
Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible ANC On-Ears for $100
Another Sennheiser active noise cancelling headphone, but this one on the other end of the size spectrum, it is a lightweight collapsible model, the PXC 250 II goes for $100 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. This averages 3.9 out of 5 with 169 customer reviews. The usual ANC caveats apply in terms of usage and expectations.
Sennheiser PXC 450 ANC over-ears for $227
If you are fond of Sennheiser’s approach to active noise cancellation, the PXC 450 ANC over-ears are currently on sale in new condition for $227~ with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon itself. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 460+ customer reviews and has nearly 50 questions peer-answered by viewers like you.
Refurbished Parrot Zik first generation for $210
The first generation of the Parrot Zik buzz-feature headphones (Bluetooth, touch controls, ANC, custom app, etc) are currently available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $210 with free shipping through Groupon Goods. They are model PF560000.
Parrot Zik 2.0 (BT, ANC, etc) for $333
With almost all the tech buzzwords (except perhaps for 4.x version of Bluetooth), the new condition Parrot Zik 2.0 (2.0 = second generation) are now on sale for $333 in the black color scheme at amazon.com with the other color schemes (total of six options) going for more, up to $400 which is their regular price. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 168 customer reviews and have nearly 60 questions peer-answered.
Harman Kardon Soho II Active Noise Canceling In-Ears for $35 w/free s&h
If you need a low priced pair of active noise cancelling earphones and don’t want to spend Bose QC money and are comfortable with the compromises in both areas, among the latest eBay Deals, eBay seller Shopdivvy (99.1%) is offering the new condition Harman Kardon Soho II Active Noise Canceling In-Ears for $35 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. Over 5500 units got sold so far from this particular eBay listing.
Bose QuietComfort 25 ANC also available in Galaxy/Android
If Beats and Bose don’t break your audiophile bones, and you are an Android user, Bose recently released a Galaxy and Android version of their Quiet Comfort 25 ANC headphones (over-ear, closed-back, powered ANC), going for their standard price of $300 and available in either black or stylish. Together with the iOS version, they have 1200 customer reviews with an average of 4.5 out of 5.
[DEAD] Thur: Parrot Zik (first generation) for $205
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Used Alienvibes EP02 Red for $50 (ANC)
If you are looking for red headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) in the red-black color-scheme, the red AlienVibes EP02 are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $50 (was $56) with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. If red is not your thing, they go for $74 in similar condition in the black color scheme. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 63 customer reviews.
Philips NC1/27 On-Ear (ANC) shipping for $300
If you are fond of active noise cancelling and want to be among the first to check out new headphones, the Philips NC1/27 with active noise cancellation is now in-stock and ready to ship to your front door for $300 at Amazon.com by Amazon actual. It promises up to 30 hours of ANC play but it can still play non-ANC music when it runs out of power. It has 40mm drivers, folds, and comes with travel case.
This is part of the new Philips line-up that includes the much talked about X2, but also the M1 Mark II (closed on-ear) and the F1 (closed on-ear) and the Apple-centric M2L (L = Lightning input with built-in DAC/amp). They are mobile-friendly, with 16 ohm impedance, with the exception of the X2 which still has a mobile-friendly 30 ohm.
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).
Used Parrot Zik 2.0 for $302
The new condition price for the second generation Parrot Zik headphones (aka 2.0) is $400 but if you are fond of used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $302~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These have all the tech buzzword features, Bluetooth, touch controls, NFC, ANC, custom app, etc.
Noontec Hammo Over-Ear ANC for $60
The over-ear Noontec Hammo headphones with active noise cancelling, in the red color scheme, is currently on sale for $60 with free shipping by Beach Camera on Amazon.
Harman Kardon Soho II In-Ears (ANC) for $35 w/free S&H
The Harman family of companies like the eBay Deals, case in point, the new condition Harman Kardon Soho II In-Ears with Active Noise Canceling are offered for $35 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by eBay seller “ShopDivvy” (99.1%).
Mon: open-box Beats Studio for $160
The first of a handful of headphone specials at Best Buy for Monday 5/11/15 are the open-box Beats Studio headphones, the closed-back over-ears with built-in rechargeable battery via USB offered for $160 with free shipping. No store pickup options. Five different colors are available.
A-Audio Legacy Over-Ears for $200
Another one of the Best Buy deals of the day for Monday 5/11/15, the A-Audio Legacy over-ears are on sale for $200 with free shipping in the black color scheme at the Best Buy website. And it looks like it has been price-matched at Amazon.com by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. These are closed-back powered over-ears with active noise cancellation and “audio modes”.
Tue: Beats Studio 2.0 Wireless Over-Ears for $305
The latest Electronics Woot daily deal, ending by 1am eastern on Wednesday 5/6/15, is a sale on the Beats Studio 2.0 Wireless Over-Ears for $300 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit three pairs per customer. Seven different colors are available to pick from. These have active noise cancelling.
Monster Inspiration Active Noise Cancelling for $85
The official Monster store on eBay is offering new condition Monster Inspiration Active Noise Cancelling over-ear headphones for $85 with free shipping. There are five different color schemes to pick from. Limit five per buyer.
Refurbished Beats Studio (first gen) for $90
Back to eBay, where the first generation over-ear closed-back Beats Studio headphones with active noise cancelling, in the white or pink color scheme, are available as manufacturer refurbished with a 30 day warranty for $90 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by eBay seller BuySpry (99.5%).
[DEAD] It’s back: Sony MDR-10R-NC for $125
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[DEAD] Ends by Tue 3am ET: Sony MDR-1R-NC for $238
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[DEAD] Starts Mon 3am ET: Sony MDR-10R-NC headphone sale
This sold out before the 24 hours offer expired… In the Amazon Gold Box, starting at 3am Eastern on Monday 3/30/15, there is going to be a lightning deal on the Sony MDR-10R-NC headphones, with active noise cancellation. The sale price will be revealed at 3am ET over there. These average 4.3 out of 5 based on 58 customer reviews and 12 questions answered. The offer will end by 3am ET on Tuesday or earlier if they sell out.
Samsung LeveL Over-Ears for $260
The brown-white color scheme of the Samsung Level Over-Ear headphones (ANC, Bluetooth as well) are currently on sale for around $260 with free shipping at Best Buy and Amazon and Best Buy on eBay. The Best Buy prices are part of a 4-day sale that ends by the end of day on Sat 3/28/15.
Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) + Hard Case + 1yr warranty for $220
The first generation refurbished Parrot Zik headphones along with a hard case and a one year warranty are available for $220 (was $250) in four different color schemes at Sonix Electronix. They have all the buzz words: Bluetooth, ANC, touch controls, custom apps… Price updated on 3/27/15.
This is the first generation. The latest model are the second generation which go for $400 regular price in new condition.
Monoprice 10799 earphones w/ANC for $49
The official Monoprice eBay store is offering the new condition Monoprice 10799 Earphones with active noise cancellation for $49 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. These go for $80 at Monoprice’s own website where they average 77.7% with 26 customer ratings. The ANC circuit is powered by one AAA battery, a plus if you prefer user-replaceable batteries (and you can use rechargeable AAAs).
[DEAD] Beats Executive Over-Ear ANC for $170
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Refurbished ZAGG ZR-NC ANC for $23 w/free S&H
The ZAGG Z-ZR-NC active noise cancelling headphones are currently offered in refurbished condition for $23 with free shipping by Ocean Reef Electronics thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Ocean Reef so everyone gets free shipping. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on just 13 customer reviews.
Used Targus TA-13NCHP ANC over-ears for $6 [updated]
If you like to compare or experiment on headphones, or need a case, the Targus TA-13NCHP active noise-cancelling headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $6 (was $7.35) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The description says “Item will come in original packaging. Packaging may be damaged”. They come with a Targus branded case, which I am assuming will be included based on the description? The ANC circuit promises “up to 80% of ambient noise”. As the two reviews point out, these DO NOT include a mic with volume control. It doesn’t say how the ANC circuit is powered (single use batteries or internal?).
Price updated 3/6/15.
[DEAD] Ends Tue 1am ET: Harman Kardon NC Over-Ears for $125
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AKG K518 LE On-Ears for $30 + $5 shipping
Woot Plus has a sale of AKG headphones that features the new condition on-ear K518 LE DJ headphones in either white or red, for $30 per pair, with a limit of three pairs per color. This sale also includes the refurbished AKG K495NC (active noise cancelling) for $150. This AKG sale ends by March 3 (2015).
With the same expiration date, also at Woot Plus, there is a sale on Monster headphones featuring the Inspiration Over-Ears for $100, and the DNA On-Ears (iOS) for $95, and the Inspiration In-Ears for $50.
Shipping at Woot is $5 flat for everything you buy during a single day.
Beats Studio (first generation) for $100 [new-other condition]
The first generation Beats Studio over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (powered by AAA batteries) is offered for $100 with free shipping in various colors by BuySPRY on eBay (99.4%). This is described as “New other (see details)” condition, and the seller notes describe it as follows:
“This item is in a NEW CONDITION. Item comes with Hard Case, Batteries, and a Volume control and mic cable. (Does not come with retail box or serial number as the warranty is provided from the seller for 60 days)”
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