The planar-magnetic Hifiman Edition X headphones are currently available in open-box condition by seller “HiDef Style” (100%, 8896 ratings) thru Amazon.
The new condition for these is $1800 both at Amazon and from the Hifiman eBay store.
Audeze EL-8 with Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $799
It’s bundle time again, in these two back to back posts. We start with the Audeze EL-8 closed-back planar magnetic headphone bundled with the portable Apogee Groove USB DAC/amp, together going for $799 with free shipping at Adorama.com. The offer expires 4/21/16.
While there, they have another bundle, this time it is the red-black Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2-Input/2-Output USB Audio Interface bundled with the Samson MTR101 1″ Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for $150 with free shipping. This offer expires 4/22/16.
Audeze SINE On-Ears and Apogee Groove DAC/amp for $549
The Apogee Groove portable USB DAC/amp is also bundled with another Audeze headphone, their new SINE On-Ears, together the two go for $549 with free shipping at Adorama.com. The offer expires 4/21/16.
Used Hifiman HE400S Planars for $255
The new Hifiman HE400S go for $300 in new condition, but if you want to save some, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $255 with free shipping, by Kraft Street Audio (100% rating with 5093 data points in the last 12 months), with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member.
Audeze LCD-3 and Astell & Kern AK240 Gold DAP & AKS02 Dock for $3000
We have another Audeze and DAP bundle at Adorama.com, this time you get the new condition AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Case, Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) along with the Astell & Kern AK240 GOLD DAP with the AKS02 Dock Station, all together for $3000 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400i for $368
As of 4/18/16 recheck, the ones mentioned in this post sold out and the lowest reliable sellers are over $420…
[DEAD] Open-box Hifiman HE-1000 for $2500
As of a 4/18/16 recheck, this sold out…
The flagship Hifiman HE-1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used open-box units, it is available in “Used – Like New” Open-box condition for $2500 by HiDef Lifestyle (100%, 8832 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from HiDef Lifestyle, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.
Audeze SINE On-Ears AND iFi Nano iDSD for $470
Bundle time, if you want to get the new on-ear planar-magnetic headphones from Audeze, the SINE, along with iFi’s Nano iDSD portable battery-powered (LiPo technology) DAC, they are bundled together for a limited time for $470 with free shipping at Adorama.com.
AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar Magnetics for $750
The AUDEZE LCD-2 planar-magnetic headphones (aluminum, lambskin, open-back) are currently on sale for $750 with free shipping and handling by authorized dealer Adorama.com. This sale ends 3/20/16.
If you happen to want to get a DAP with them, they are bundled with the 64GB AK Jr (Astell & Kern) for $1000.
If you happen to want a DSD-capable DAC/Amp with them, they are bundled with the iFi Micro-iDSD Headphone Amplifier for $1200.
Audeze LCD-2 and 64GB AK Jr DAP for $1000
If you have $1000 audiophile dollars to spare, Adorama has a limited time bundle good until 3/13/16. No coupons and no rebates, just add to cart and continue with the purchase normal. It is a A Bundle Of Two Items, the AUDEZE LCD-2 Planar-Magnetic Headphones (aluminum, lambskin) along with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player. They are new condition from authorized dealer.
Fostex T50-RP Mark III Planars for $140
Fostex the people! Their T50-RP Mark III semi-open planar-magnetic headphones are currently on sale for around $140 at Amazon.com in new condition. There are three sellers offering it at this price, Amazon actual, Audio Deluxe, and Music123. The first two are Prime-eligible, while the last one ships directly, so no Prime shipping,
[DEAD] Open-box Hifiman HE1000 w/full warranty for $2600
As of a 1/7/16 re-checking, this eBay listing is closed…
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400S for $224 (one left)
As of 1/4/16 re-checking of this listing, all used units have been scooped up, and they only have new condition items at their usual $300~ price…
HIFIMAN HE400i Planars for $300
The HIFIMAN HE400i over-ear planar-magnetics are back on sale again, going for $300 with free shipping by Hifi-Heaven fulfilled by Amazon and by RazorDog Audio on eBay.
This is the same price with the newer HE400S (not plural, “S” is part of the name) that came out of the gate at $300.
Fostex TH-500RP Planar-Magnetics for $350
Planar magnetic action now, a segment that is definitely heating up from multiple directions, the Fostex TH-500RP Premium Planar-Magnetic are currently on sale for $350 with free shipping by Sonic Electronix via Amazon. These ship from Sonix, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetics for $750
We previously mentioned the Audeze bundles, but if you don’t need bundles with other gear, just the headphones, Adorama.com is offering the new condition Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetics for $750 with free shipping.
Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1700
And now another bundle from Adorama’s website, this time of the Audeze kind. The Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr are bundled together for a limited time for $1700 with free shipping… No coupons, no rebates, just add to the shopping cart and proceed as usual…
Open-box Hifiman HE-1000 for $2550
The new condition price of the Hifiman HE-1000 flagship headphones is $3000, but if you are comfortable with open-box flagship, you can get them in that condition for $2550 from Razor Dog Audio (price at the bottom of that long page). The description states they had 25 hours burn-in, they were a customer return, and have full warranty. These are open-back planar-magnetics.
Audeze Demo sale at Headroom [updated]
Headroom’s website is having a limited time and limited quantity sale on their Audeze demo headphones. They have these models on offer:
- SOLD OUT:
LCD-2 Bamboo for $700 - LCD-2 Rosewood for $850
- LCD-3 for $1400
- all are DEMO models
POST UPDATED 10/24/15 at 11:37pm ET
[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE400S for $240
As of 10/11/15 PM re-check, this sold out at this used price… “S” in this case is not plural, but it is part of the model name. The recently released HIFIMAN HE400S over-ear planar-magnetic are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging) for $240 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one used listing at the moment (this one).
Used w/warranty HiFiMAN HE-400i planars for $370
The HiFiMAN HE-400i planar magnetic headphones are available in Used condition (100 hours burn-in) with full warranty for $370 with free shipping from authorized Hifiman dealer RazorDog Audio on eBay. Only one unit is available with 3 eBay users watching it according to the stats over there.
The latest model in this line is the HE-400S which is in-stock for $300 from various authorized dealers.
Speaking of Hifiman, the old HE-400 dropped a bit more in used condition, you can now get them in “Used – Very Good” for $199~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $250.
Used Hifiman HE-1000 planars for $2400
The flagship Hifiman HE-1000 planars go for $3000 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used flagship headphones, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition in original damaged packaging with minor cosmetic imperfections for $2400 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Audeze LCD-XC + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1800
We have a trio of Audeze-centered bundles at Adorama. We start with the Audece LCD-XC + 64GB AK Jr DAP offered for $1800 with free shipping. No coupons/rebates needed. These are limited time offers.
Audeze LCD-3 + 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr DAP for $1950
The Audeze LCD-3 planar magnetics are bundled together with the 64GB Astell & Kern AK Jr digital audio player for a limited time for $1950 with free S&H at Adorama.com. They are back-ordered as of the time of writing, but you can still place an order if you want to lock up the price in place.
Audeze LCD-2 + Fiio X3 + Fiio E12 amp for $1000 total
Audeze and Fiio together? Why not? If that sounds appetizing, the Audeze LCD-2 planar magnetic headphones are bundled with the Fiio E12 Mont Blanc headphone amp and the Fiio X3 digital audio player, all together as a bundle (no coupons/rebates), for a limited time for $1000 with free S&H at Adorama.com.
Used Hifiman HE-400i for $374
We now have a “trilogy” of used Hifiman planar-magnetic over-ears, posted in price order. We start with the HE-400i, available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging, cosmetic imperfections) for $374 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Or for $379, a marketplace seller there has them in “Used – Like New” condition.
Open box Hifiman HE 6 for $900
The Hifiman HE 6 planar magnetic headphones are currently offered in “Used – Like New” open-box condition from Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their particular listing says they are an authorized dealer with full warranty. This ships from their store in Maryland. The new condition price for these is $1200 to $1300.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 1000 for $2550
As of late 8/21/15 re-check, this got scooped up… Flagship action now! The Hifiman HE 1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you prefer used headphone purchases, there is one listing with them in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. AWD offers a 30-day return policy but makes no claims of warranty.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE 500 planars for $374
As of 8/15/15 recheck, this sold out… As of the time of writing, according to the Amazon shopping cart, there are two units of the Hifiman HE 500 planars in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged with some cosmetic imperfections) for $374~, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 83 customer reviews. Solar farm to power them not included 😉
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400 planars for $200
As of 8/6/15, the used prices are higher… If you are not aboard the HE400S hype train, and/or don’t prefer the HE400i, the older Hifiman HE-400 is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original damaged packaging, cosmetic imperfection) for $200 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These planar-magnetic average 4.3 out of 5 based on 140+ customer reviews over there.
Hifiman HE-400 drop to $250
The brand new Hifiman HE-400-S are generating a lot of buzz at $300, but if of all their models you are determined to get the older HE-400, they are now down to $250 by a couple of trusty sellers fulfilled by Amazon or $210 in “Used – Very Good” condition.
The Hifiman line-up is exploding in all directions these days, including the $3,000 HE 1000.
Now shipping: Hifiman HE400S for $300
Planar magnetics for the mobile world! The all new Hifiman HE400S over-ears are now in-stock and ready to ship for $300 with free shipping by HifiMan thru Amazon. They ship from them, not Amazon, so no Prime shipping benefits. The delivery estimate is July 8-13.
Used Hifiman HE6 for $955+
If you are comfortable with used Hifiman products, their HE6 planar magnetic headphones are currently going for $955 in “Used – Acceptable” and $1000 in “Used – Very Good – Open Box” by various sellers at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Now shipping: HIFIMAN HE1000 Flagship for $3000
Flagship action! Hide your wallets, cut off the internet cable! The Hifiman HE-1000 flagship over-ear planar-magnetic headphones are now in-stock and shipping for their very flagship price of $3000 by Hifiman through Amazon. They ship from Hifiman, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits. Check forums and audiophile websites for more details on these.
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