Panasonic RP-HTF-295K full size for $14 [limit 5]

On the budget full-size headphones in their teens front, the black Panasonic RP-HTF-295-K (K is black in Panasonic-speak) are now on sale for just under $14 per pair, with a limit of five per customer, at Amazon by Amazon actual. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 22 customer reviews. The picture of the back of the box over there informs us they have 40mm drives and a 5 meter OFC cable. They have grills on the outside of the earcups, I don’t know if they are semi-open or decoration

[DEAD] Panasonic RP-TCM190 earphones for $8 w/free s&h [limit 5]

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Panasonic RP HX 35 Violet On-Ears for $10 (limit 2)

On the lightweight on-ears front, the violet color scheme of the Panasonic RP-HX-35-V (V for Violet) is currently on sale for $10 with a limit of two per customer at Amazon.com. The usual free shipping terms apply. This price is by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon (its own price is $14~).

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.

[DEAD] Ends Sun 3am ET: Panasonic RP-BTGS10 solid frame water-resistant open-ears for $70

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Add-On Headphones: Koss KPH7 for $4.14, Panasonic RPH-JE-120 for $5

The price is right but the catch of these offers is that they are part of Amazon’s Add-On Program, which means you must place an order of $25 or more in order to buy them. The restriction applies to everyone, including Prime members. You can use any combination of eligible physical products to get to $25+ (sold or fulfilled by Amazon). Both the prices and the Add-On status of products can change. These are as of the time of writing of this post.

On the featherweight on-ears front, the good old Koss KPH7 on-ears in the black color scheme go for $4.14 per pair, with a limit of five per shopping cart. The other five color options currently go for $6+. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 320+ customer reviews. Note these, just like the Panasonic HT-21 are open and leak music!

On the earbuds front, the green color scheme of the Panasonic RP-HJE-120 goes for $4.99 per pair, with a limit of five per customer. If you max out on five of these, you are still $0.05 short of reaching the $25+ minimum. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on over twenty thousand (!) customer reviews.

Panasonic RP-DH1250-S for $100 (limit 3)

The Panasonic Technics RP-DH1250-S DJ headphones are currently on sale for $100 per pair, with a limit of up to three per customer at Amazon.com by amazon actual. They average 4.2 out of 5 with 40+ customer reviews.

Panasonic RP-HT227 On-Ears for $10

On the $10 on-ears front, especially if you are a Prime member or planning a $35+ order, the Panasonic RP-HT227 On-Ears with in-cord volume control are going for $10 per pair, with a limit of five pairs per customer at Amazon. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 330+ customer reviews. The price should be setting expectations obviously.

Panasonic HT-21 Light On-Ears for $5

The lightweight old-school Panasonic HT-21 on-ears are under $5 again at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of five per customer. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 2370+ customer reviews.

They are however under the Add-On program, so regardless of Prime status, you must make a qualifying purchase of $25 or more, otherwise the mean shopping cart will not allow you to purchase them. The actual price is $4.85 which means five headphones are not enough to get over $25.

You can always add cables or splitters and other small trinkets (they must be sold or fulfilled by Amazon actual, not ship directly from marketplace sellers) to qualify. For example, here’s a $2 Hoya 1/8″ to 1/4″ adaptor or $2.70 Belkin splitter or $4 Koss earcushions or another lightweight on-ear headphone, the $5 Koss KPH7 or a $1~ bag of tea (!).

[DEAD] Panasonic RP-HX250-MK headphones for $9 (limit 3)

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Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears for $13 to $15

On the budget front, especially if you have a Prime membership or you plan to make a $35+ purchase, the Panasonic RP-HX250 Over-Ears are on sale for $13 per pair in white and for $15~ in black at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per color. They average 3.5 out of 5 with 19 customer reviews.

Used Panasonic RP-HJE70-S in-ears for $23 (was $29)

From the “deep deep cuts” department, the silver Panasonic RP-HJE-70-S in-ears are offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $23 (was $29) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 customer reviews… Updated price on 1/25/15.

Used red Panasonic RP-HX35 On-Ears for $2.50

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, or you are planning to place an order of $35 or more over there, this may be a curiosity or experimentation little thing to add to your order, the red lightweight Panasonic RP-HX35-R on-ears are currently available in used condition for under $2.50 (!) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Condition ranges from “Good” to “Like New” but the prices go from $2.36 to $2.49, so basically you can get the best available condition for only 13 cents more. These average 3 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews. To summarize, let price set expectations 🙂

Panasonic RP-HC200-Y noise cancelling for $20

If you are looking for yellow headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC), the Panasonic RP-HC200-Y are currently on sale for $20 per pair, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon.com. These are powered by one AAA battery. Needless to say, don’t expect these to perform like the Bose QC headphones that cost an order of magnitude more. The HC200s average 3.6 out of 5 with nearly 500 customer reviews.

Note: A good rule of thumb when it comes to ANC headphones, if you are not planning to use them mostly in ANC situations where they can be effective, then you are better off getting closed-back headphones with a good seal.

Panasonic Technics RP-DH1250 DJ headphones for $108

The silver Panasonic Technics RP-DH1250 DJ headphones, model RP-DH1250-S, is currently on sale for around $108 and change per pair at Amazon.com by Amazon actual which has a limit of three pairs per customer during this promotion. This is not part of the lightning deals, so the price can continue or change at any point in time.

Used Panasonic RP-HC-200W ANC headphones for $22

The Panasonic RP-HC-200W active-noise-cancelling headphones, in the white color scheme, are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (with the usual Prime or $35+ free shipping). Or you can get it for $22 with free shipping for all, in refurbished condition, from Ocean Reef Electronics (98%) over there. The new condition prices are $33+ depending on color scheme. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 460+ customer reviews. The ANC circuit is powered by one AAA battery.