This sale ended as well… The closed-back AUDEZE EL-8 Planar-magnetic headphones are currently offered in refurbished condition with a 1-year manufacturer warranty for $350 with free shipping at Adorama.com, good until 9/28/16 or earlier if sold out.
[DEAD] Refurbished AUDEZE EL-8 Closed Back Planars for $350
Used HifiMan HE-400S for $228
The Hifiman HE-400S are currently settled on $228 as a used price at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) among recognizable sellers. Two of the options are Prime eligible (fulfilled by Amazon) by Kraft Street and Audio Advisor (both “Used – Very Good” condition), while Hifi Heaven (authorized dealer) has them in “Used – Like New” but it ships directly from them, not Prime eligible. AWD’s own price is $231.
The planar for mobile/portable use are definitely sustaining their momentum. The OPPO PM-3 is in-and-out of stock but remains at $400, while the used options that remain are only by individuals, none of the usual bigger-sellers have them.
[DEAD] Audeze SINE Planar Lightning On-Ears for $379
This limited time sale expired… A new temptation for future iPhone 7 users, the closed-back Audeze SINE planar-magnetic On-Ears with a 24-bit Cypher Lightning cable are on sale for a limited time, in new condition, for $379 with free shipping, from authorized dealer Adorama.com.
Used HIFIMAN HE400S for $228
The Hifiman HE400S planar-magnetics go for $300 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you prefer used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition by Kraft Audio and Audio Advisor, with the orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime-eligible. The $200 listing is a high risk purchase, so avoid it.
OPPO PM-3 Planar Magnetics for $345 to $360
The Oppo PM-3 offer that was teased by NewEgg Flash has now materialized, you can get the new condition OPPO PM-3 planar magnetics for $360 with free shipping by Shenzen Audio (they are the ones offering the Return Policy) through NewEgg FLASH.
But wait, there’s more! If you are willing to pay for this with a VISA card and you have not already used this promotion, coupon code VCOGOLD16 gets you $15 off an order of $200+ until 8/21/16 PM. Details on the VISA Checkout offer.
NewEGG FLASH is a flash sale site, so offers only run for a few days and then expire. This offer is good for the next six days. But many of the offers return every few weeks/months.
[DEAD] Refurbished AUDEZE EL-8 Open Planars w/1yr warranty for $350
This limited time offer expired… Planar action again, and if you are comfortable with refurbished, you can save some, the AUDEZE EL-8 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar-Magnetics are available in refurbished condition with a 1-year warranty for $350 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 8/23/16 or earlier if they run out.
[DEAD] Audeze SINE On-Ears (Lightning) for $400
This sale expired too… The Audeze SINE on-ears with a Lightning cable is currently on sale for a limited time for $400 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 8/22/16. No coupon/rebate needed. These are planar-magnetic on-ears, closed back.
PS: more on the whole Lightning/USB-C thing in the next few days…
Heads Up: OPPO PM-3 going live at NewEgg FLASH on Saturday 8/20/16
The supply and demand curves are such for the OPPO PM-3 planar magnetic headphones that they are holding strong at their new condition price of $400. There may (or may not) be some hope for a discount, the NewEggFlash website is planning to have this as a limited time offer starting on August 20 at 12pm Eastern.
Here’s a screenshot of the teaser, with the yellow text appearing when you click on the picture over there:
NewEgg Flash is sort of like NewEgg’s attempt at making a Groupon competitor. Amazon tried too with Local Deals before they dismantled it, and Living Social is living on the edge of the knife. But I’m digressing…
That’s enough time to do some research and due diligence for anyone that could potentially be interested in this headphone.
[DEAD] Audeze LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $700
This sale expired too… Back to the planar-magnetics we go, it’s the AUDEZE LCD-2 with its aluminum and its lambskins going for $700 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 8/16/16.
Fostex TH-500RP Planar Magnetics for $329
The new condition Fostex TH-500RP planar-magnetic over-ears are currently going for $329 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix through Amazon.com. This ships from Sonix, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.
[DEAD] Used HiFiMAN HE6 Planars for $850 (scratched)
As of 8/7/16 late PM re-check, the $850 scratched option is no longer available. The lowest price there as of this time is $1100+…
[DEAD] Refurbished AUDEZE EL-8 Open w/1yr warranty for $400
This recurring sale ended as well… The sale is back on again, but only for the open-back version, the open-back planar-magnetic Audeze EL-8 are on sale in refurbished condition with a 1-year manufacturer warranty for $400 with free shipping at Adorama.com. This is a limited time offer (I do not know the expiration date).
[DEAD] Refurbished AUDEZE EL-8 Open or Closed for $400 each
This limited time but recurring promotion expired… It’s refurbished action now on the Audeze front, Adorama.com is offering the Audeze EL-8 in refurbished condition with a 1-year manufacturer warranty for $400 with free shipping in either the Open-Back EL-8 or the Closed-Back EL-8. These are planar-magnetics.
HiFiMan HE-400i and portable Denon DA-10 DAC/Amp for $477 after Coupon
An innocent little coupon is hidden in plain sight under the “Special Offers and Product Promotions” part of the Amazon product page for this bundle, the HiFiMan HE-400i planar-magnetic headphones and the portable Denon DA-10 DAC/Amp. The price before the coupon is $770. Then you enter 38% off coupon code MCXAIXT2 and the price drops to around $477.
The coupon is from seller “HiDEF Lifestyle”, currently the only one offering this bundle, so the coupon will only work for them as the seller. This ships directly from HiDef Lifestyle, so no Prime shipping benefits.
[DEAD] Audeze LCD-X and Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC/amp for $1699
This sale ended… And now it’s bundle time, it is the AUDEZE LCD-X Planar headphones (anodized alumin(i)um, lambskin leather), bundled with the Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC/Amp, together going for $1699 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 7/18/16.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400S for $203 w/coupon {PRIME ONLY} [updated]
As of 7/10/16 AM, there are no units available from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual that are eligible for the coupon. They do get more inventory all the time, but I have no way of knowing if and when…
[DEAD] AUDEZE SINE Closed On-Ears for $349 w/coupon
This sale ended… It’s coupon time, AUDEZE SINE Closed Planar Magnetic On-Ears are on sale for a limited time for $349 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com when you use coupon code 04THOFJULY over there until the end of day on 7/7/16. The price before the coupon is entered is $449.
Used Hifiman HE400S for $220
One things leads to another (the side-effects of price-checking and following the dominoes where they fall), and we have a handful of Hifiman posts today.
If you don’t need all the extra items that come with the HE400S bundle and you want to optimize for a lower out of pocket purchase price, and you are comfortable with open-box items, you can get the Hifiman HE400S for $220 with free shipping in Open Box condition (“Used – Very Good”) by HiDef Lifestyle through Amazon Warehouse Deals. A different seller (HiFi Heaven) has a “Used – Like New” option for $228 and it is an authorized dealer. Other sellers are also hitting the $228 price (Kraft Audio, Audio Advisor).
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Hifiman HE400S and FiiO A3 Portable Amp and Slappa Case and 64GB Lexar microSD for $303
Bundles are often of things you can use together, but sometimes bundles are collections of different useful things. This next bundle is a bit of both, but if you happen to need all the items included, then it’s a good deal. For $303 with free shipping, you get the Hifiman HE400S planar-magnetic headphones, the Fiio A3 portable headphone amp, a 64GB Lexar microSDXC card (it won’t fit into the headphones or amp!), and a Slappa headphone case. This from Beach Camera thru Amazon. It ships directly from Beach Camera (New Jersey) and it is not Prime eligible.
HifiMan HE-560 Planars + iFi Micro-iDSD head-amp for $900
We have two Hifiman and iFi bundles, posted back to back to make it easier to digest. We start with the HiFiMan HE560 planar magnetic headphones bundled with the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier, together for $900 with free shipping at Adorama.com, an authorized dealer of both. Offer is good until 7/3/16 or earlier if they run out.
Hifiman HE-400i and iFi Micro-iCAN SE for $500
The second of the Hifiman bundles at Adorama.com is the HiFiMan HE400i planar magnetic headphones bundled with the iFi Micro-iCAN Special Edition headphone amp, all together for $500 with free shipping. This offer expires by 7/3/16.
Keep in mind Hifiman also released a lower priced model, the HE-400S. If you are interested in that, there’s a couple of deals about that above this post.
Hifiman HE1000 and 64GB AK Jr DAP and iFi Micro-iDSD head-amp for $2999
We cover all things big and small here, and we go from a $23 headphone earlier today to a $3000 bundle right here right now! It’s a bundle made of three, all new condition authorized dealer items, the Hifiman HE1000 open-back planar magnetic headphones, along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player, and the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier, going for $2999 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 6/27/16 or earlier if they sell out. No coupons/rebates, just add to cart and proceed.
[DEAD] AUDEZE EL-8 Open Planar Magnetics for $450
This sale ended… More Audeze action, this time it is the the open-back over-ear AUDEZE EL-8 Planar Magnetic headphones offered for $450 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com until 6/19/16 or earlier if sold out.
Audeze LCD-3 and Fiio X5 II and iFi Micro-iDSD for $1945
It’s bundle time again, it’s a triple bundle, the AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar magnetics (Zebrano & Lambskin Leather), along with the Fiio X5 Second Generation DAP, and the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier, all together for $1945 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupon/rebate needed, but the offer ends by 6/20/16.
[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE400i Planars for $339
As of 6/15/16 at 12pm ET recheck, the used HIFIMAN HE400i at AWD for $339 sold out. The next lowest price is $390~…
Audeze LCD-2 Planars for $700
Star Wars is a space odyssey of sorts, a space …Audeze perhaps, which brings us to the AUDEZE LCD-2 planar magnetic headphones on sale until 6/9/16 for $700 with free shipping at Adorama.com, an authorized dealer.
Audeze EL-8 Closed Planars for $599 with coupon
It’s Odyssey time, or as the cool kids like to call it, Audeze 😉 Good until 6/5/16, coupon code 1JUMP2JUNE gets you the closed-back AUDEZE EL-8 Titanium planar headphones for $599 with free shipping at authorized dealer Adorama.com. The price shown on the website before you enter the coupon is $799.
Audeze LCD-X with Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC Amp for $1699
Back to the bundles, this time it is the Audeze LCD-X (aluminum, lambskin) planar magnetics bundled with the Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC Amp, together for $1699 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends on 5/29/16 or earlier if sold out. The headphones go for that price on their own, so it’s like getting the $700 Centrace DAC/amp for free.
Audeze EL8 Headphones and iFi Micro-iCAN for $799
Bundle up time once again, and yes, it’s another Audeze bundle. You get the closed back planar magnetic Audeze EL8 (elate, musical elevation, or so ~ I am guessing that’s what the name means) headphones bundled with the iFi Micro-iCAN Headphone Amplifier (Special Edition), together for $799 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 5/22/16.
Audeze LCD-2 and AK Jr 64GB DAP for $995
More Audeze temptations, this time it is the LCD-2 (bamboo and lambskin leather) planar-magnetics that are bundled with the Astell & Kern AK Jr 64GB DAP, all together for $995 with free shipping at Adorama.com. Offer ends 5/17/16.
The AK Jr can also serve as a USB DAC, and in addition to the 64GB of on-board storage, it can also take a microSD card (up to 64GB per the specs ~ check forums/reviews to see if higher capacities would work well).
PS: for the purposes of this blog, I am drawing the line between DACs and DAPs on the ability to play music. If something can play music, I am filing it under DAP (digital audio player). Otherwise it goes under the “Amps and DACs” category. I am resisting temptation to further break down that category because I fear I will be lost in a sea of sub-categories 🙂
Audeze SINE On-Ears and Fiio E18 Kunlun DAC/amp for $450
If you are interested in the new Audeze SINE on-ear planar magnetic headphones, there is a bundle of them, along with the Fiio E18 Kunlun Android USB DAC and AMP offered for $450 with free shipping at Adorama.com until 5/15/16.
The Android part is because it can be used to grab audio out of your smartphone or tablet using a USB OTG connection. Your phone/tablet must also support USB Audio. But you can also connect it to a computer or any other device that can output audio via USB. But wait, there’s more, it also has a Line IN input for audio 🙂
Audeze LCD-3 and Centrance HIFI-M8 and Fiio X3 II for $1945
How about a triple bundle? That’s right, you get headphones and a DAC/amp and a DAP! For $1945 with free shipping at Adorama.com you get these three items:
- Audeze LCD-3 planar headphones
- Centrance HIFI-M8 XL4 DAC Amp
- Fiio X3 Second Generation Digital Audio Player
All of them are in new condition and authorized dealer. The sale ends 5/15/16 or earlier if they sell out (unlikely since this is a specialty bundle).
Audeze LCD-2 Planars for $700
Can’t resist the temptation of the Audeze hype train but don’t want to part with four-figures? There’s a sale on the AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetics, going for $700 with free shipping, in new condition, at Adorama.com. This is the Aluminum with Lambskin Leather Ear Cushions version. Offer ends 5/9/16 or earlier if sold out.
Used HIFIMAN HE400S for $255
The recently released planar magnetic Hifiman HE400S (S part of the name) go for $300 in new condition but if you want to save some, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $255 by Audio Advisor and Kraft Street Audio (both have 100% rating) with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible.
Used w/full warranty Hifiman HE-1000 for $2500 [updated]
While we are on the top of Hifimans, their new condition HE-1000 flagships go for $3000, but if you want to shave some of that off, you can get them in used condition (customer return, less than 10 hours use, full warranty, authorized dealer) per the eBay listing of RazorDog Audio on eBay. It ships from Minnnessssoootttaa ~ a good way to cover up not remembering how to properly spell it 😉 Only one unit is available. Best offer is not enabled.
UPDATE: that particular eBay listing expired, but a new one got started. The post is now updated with the new eBay listing.
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