[DEAD] Thur: refurb Parrot Zik 2.0 ANC/BT for $80

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Parrot Zik 2.0 BT/ANC Over/On-Ears for $100

Another addition to the longer running Woot Plus headphone sale, it is the new condition second generation (as hinted by the model number) Parrot Zik 2.0 closed-back fashionable over/on-ear bluetooth with ANC headphones going for $100 with free shipping for Prime members or $5 flat for non-members. They come with a 1-year warranty from Parrot. Limit up to ten per customer. The sale ends at the end of the month. They come with the usual assortment of additional “techie” features (NFC, touch controls, custom app, head-on/off detector, etc)

Refurbished Parrot Zik 3.0 ANC/BT w/90-Day W for $140

Another headphone has been added to the longer running Woot Plus Headphone sale, it is the refurbished Parrot Zik 3.0 (latest model) with all kinds of techie features (ANC, Bluetooth, touch controls, custom apps, Qi charging, proximity detector, etc) going for $140 with free shipping for Prime members or $5 flat for non-members. Two color options are available and they come with a 90-day Parrot warranty.

This sale runs for the whole month of March 2018, except for headphones that may sell out before the expiration. Among the other ones available is a Gibson Trainer TH100/27 bundle with exercise on-ear headphones that include half a dozen random freebies (sports bottle, towel) and on-topic freebies (extra earpads, waterproof bag, armband).

Also there in this Woot Plus sale are the Fender CXA1 in-ears for $47, and a couple of Philips models, including the M2L (lightning connector) for $60.

[DEAD] Wedn: refurb Parrot Zik: first gen for $55, second gen for $80

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Thursday: refurb Parrot Zik for $70 (black)

Good until Thursday at 11:59pm eastern time, B&H Photo is offering the refurbished first generation Parrot Zik Bluetooth Headphones in the black color scheme for $70 with free standard shipping. These have various techie features, including NFC, touch controls, dedicated apps, motion detection, ANC, and so forth. Note however that they are using Bluetooth 2.1!

Parrot ZIK 3 Bluetooth ANC headphones for $137 after coupon

The previous time these were on a coupon sale at the official Parrot Zik store, their after coupon price was $150. Now, thanks to new coupon ZIKSD45, you can get the new condition Parrot Zik 3 bluetooth with ANC techie-friendly headphones at the official Parrot USA store for $137~ with free shipping.

You don’t have to login or create an account to test the coupon. Simply add the Zik 3 headphones to the shopping cart, proceed to checkout, and enter the coupon code, and the price will drop while the coupon promotion is running.

Parrot ZIK2 BT/ANC Over-Ears for $80

It’s eBAY time again, where the official Parrot USA store is offering the new condition Parrot ZIK2 headphones in the yellow color scheme for $80 with free shipping. Their store also has the white color scheme and the black color scheme for the same price but in manufacturer refurbished condition. These were loaded with techie features before it was cool, touch controls, custom app, ANC, BT, etc. This is the previous generation model. ZIK 3 is the latest model.

[DEAD] Refurbished Parrot Zik 2 BT/ANC for $100

This sale ended…

Also at Tech Rabbit, in the white or black color schemes, you can get the refurbished Parrot Zik 2 headphones with bluetooth, ANC, NFC, touch controls, custom app, and other techie features. They support AAC streaming but not apt-X.

Parrot ZIK 3 Bluetooth ANC headphones for $150 after coupon

Good until 10/31/17, coupon code USMUSICZIK100 cuts another $100 off the current price of the new condition Parrot Zik 3 bluetooth with ANC techie-friendly headphones at the official Parrot USA store, making it $150 after coupon with free shipping.

As of the time of writing, the price is $250 before you enter the coupon in the shopping cart. Entering the coupon drops it to $150. You don’t have to login or create an account to test the coupon. Simply add the Zik 3 headphones to the shopping cart, proceed to checkout, and enter the coupon code. The price will drop to $150. Here’s a screenshot:

One of the $100 off is the coupon. The other $100 off is an instant savings discount on the website. As you can see, they are stackable!

They are available in eight (!) different color schemes at the official Parrot USA store. This is their latest model, with Bluetooth, ANC, touch controls on the earcup, custom Zik app, USB Audio (while charging), optional wireless charger, 3.5mm playback, replaceable batteries (and compatible with the Zik 2).

They have an impressive feature set, but they also have their issues though, so be sure to read up on reviews and such if you are not familiar with them. Keep in mind though, most people were reviewing them as $250 and $350 headphones, not as $150 headphones.

I haven’t seen or touched a Parrot Zik headphone, so I know nothing Jon Snow πŸ™‚

Refurbished Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones for $90 w/full warranty

The official Parrot eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones in the black color scheme for $90 with free shipping and a full warranty with a limit of up to five units per customer during this sale.

These have many techie features, bluetooth (but it’s 3.0 though), touch controls, noise cancelling, custom app, “Street mode” (lets outside sounds in), and NFC.

Parrot Zik 3 ANC and Bluetooth headphones for $209 to $230

The black crocodile color-scheme of the Parrot Zik 3 bluetooth and ANC headphones is currently on sale for $209 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The restt of the color schemes go for $230 after coupon code ZIKUS20OFF at the official Parrot USA store.

Refurbished Parrot Zik BT/ANC for $72 after coupon

If you want to satisfy your Parrot Zik curiosity without breaking the bank, coupon code SALE3 (ends Saturday night) can get you the refurbished first generation Parrot Zik Bluetooth and ANC Over/On-Ears for $72 with free shipping and free returns. The price before the coupon is $80. Two different colors are available. Optionally you can get a 2-year replacement plan for +$25 (I don’t know if the coupon discounts the replacement plan).

These have a lot of techie features, including touch controls, head detection, NFC, custom app (although after the Bose situation it may not sound as appealing), along with Bluetooth and ANC.

Parrot Zik (first gen) for $100 (Yellow-Gold only)

But wait, there’s more! This is the fourth in a row Parrot post, so if you are trying to decide, check all four Parrot posts. The color of this is a bit of an acquired taste, which is why it is discounted significantly over the other color options. It is the new condition first generation Parrot Zik headphone (BT and ANC) in the Yellow-Gold color-scheme, going for $100 with free shipping by a trio of marketplace sellers, with the orders of all three fulfilled by Amazon. The headphones average 4.1 out of 5 based on nearly 600 customer reviews and has over 150 questions answered by internet people πŸ™‚

Used Parrot Zik 3.0 Wireless for $180 w/promotion

The “Black Overstitched” color scheme of the Parrot Zik 3.0 headphones (bluetooth and ANC) is available in “Used – Good condition” for $225~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (AWD). For a limited time, Amazon has an Earth Day promotion, where select items offered through Amazon Warehouse Deals get an automatic 20% off discount in the shopping cart. This is eligible, dropping the price to $180~. As usual, only products sold by AWD actual are eligible. Used products sold by marketplace sellers there do not get the discount.

This is indicated in the AWD listings:

The discount is reflected automatically in your shopping cart (top right corner):

Parrot Zik 3.0 (Green) Wireless for $250

In the second of three back-to-back Parrot Zik posts, the new condition third-generation (Zik 3.0) model, in the green color scheme, is on sale for $250 with free shipping, sold by Parrot’s Amazon store, with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping if a member. The next close price for the other colors is $279~ for the brown color scheme, but it is shipped directly from a marketplace seller (“Tech for Less”).

Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) for $90

The first generation of the Parrot Zik Wireless headphones (bluetooth and ANC) are available in refurbished condition for $80 with free shipping and free returns at Groupon Goods with a 90-day warranty. It is available in Black or Black Gold. This ships in two days (after purchase) and should be delivered within seven business days. Groupon’s shipping speed is the anti-Prime, so if you need it quickly, there’s no way to expedite it at Gropuon.

Parrot Zik (first generation) for $80 [updated]

If you are Parrot Zik curious, but don’t want to spend triple figures to satisfy the technobabble headphone curiosity, the first generation headphone is available in the black/gold color scheme for $80 with free shipping by the official Parrot Zik eBay store. Limit five per customer….

UPDATED 12/12/16 with new eBay listing for the same price.

PS: the three negative eBay feedbacks that bring down their eBay score to 97.1% are on drones.

[DEAD] Limited Time: Parrot Zik First Gen for $118, Bluedio T2s for $19, etc

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Parrot Zik 2.0 for $200 in blue or orange

On the technobabble segment of the headphone market, the second generation of the Parrot Zik (aka Zik 2.0) are on sale for $200 in new condition in the blue and orange color schemes by a marketplace seller with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime-eligible. These have many techobabble buzzwords, bluetooth, touch controls, ANC, custom app, etc.

They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 330+ customer reviews, and when you look at the distribution chart of their ratings, they have quite a few negatives, the 5-star to 1-star ratio is not even 2:1. So be sure to read up on reviews and trade-offs and features and such.

[DEAD] Parrot Zik First Generation (ANC, Bluetooth, etc) for $100 [ends Sun 3am ET]

The party’s over. As of 5pm ET re-check of this offer, all three participating colors sold out at $100…

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[DEAD] Refurbished first-gen Parrot Zik for $155 [ends Mon 1am ET]

This particular sale ended, but with now three generations of this headphone, the sales for the first two generations will likely continue…

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Parrot Zik (first gen) for $200 [updated]

The new condition, first generation, Parrot Zik headphones with many technobabble-features (Bluetooth, ANC, touch controls, custom app) is currently on sale for $200 in the Yellow-Gold color scheme by marketplace sellers at Amazon.com.

This offer ended: That color-scheme may be hard to swallow for many, so if you prefer the more conventional black-gold color scheme, that goes for $250 by Best Buy thru eBay.

Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) for $140

Curious about the Parrot Zik buzz but don’t want to spend a lot on a tech curiosity? There’s a middle ground now. You can get the first generation of these headphones in manufacturer refurbished condition for $140 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer by Sonic Electronix on eBay. They come with a one year warranty and Sonic is an authorized internet dealer. This is Bluetooth, has ANC, removable rechargeable battery, touch controls, custom apps, etc.

Massdrop unlocked: Macaw GT100S IEMs for $58 [also added: Zik 2.0, Yuin PKs)

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.

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.

[DEAD] Thur: Parrot Zik (first generation) for $205

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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.

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.

[DEAD] Refurbished Parrot Zik (first gen) for $215

This limited time offer expired but will probably re-surface at some point in the future until all inventory is exhausted…
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[DEAD] Used Parrot Zik (first gen) for $184

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