TechRabbit sale: refurb Bose MIE2 or Sol Master Track Over-Ears for $40 [and more]

Refurbishing specialists TechRabbit are having a headset sale featuring a mix of earphones and over/on-ears, many of which are refurbished, while other are pre-owned/used, and others are new-other. Check each individual listing for all the details. A total of 18 models are participating in this limited time sale (expires 3/5/18) including:

+ refurb Sol Republic Master Tracks Over-Ears for $40
+ pre-owned Bose Soundlink Around Ear Bluetooths for $90
+ pre-owned Bose MIE2 earphones for $40
+ refurb Jaybird BlueBuds X for $40
+ new-other Apple Earpods (Lightning connector) for $15
+ and a dozen more

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With:

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.

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurb JBL Everest 300 Wireless On-Ears for $45 w/FS

Another one of the weekly Harman/JBL deals is the factory recertified JBL Everest 300 Wireless On-Ears going for $45 with free 2nd-day Air shipping and a 1-year warranty in your choice of multiple color schemes. This is backordered but you can still order it if you like the price. Limit up to five per customer. The wireless part is Bluetooth 4.1.

February 28, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

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

This daily deal expired…

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February 27, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished AKG K840 KL (Kleer) Wireless On-Ears for $120

If you are a fan of the KLEER digital wireless technology (as opposed to RF or IR found in lower cost products), also part of the weekly Harman website deals is the recertified AKG K840 KL On-Ears going for $120 with free 2nd-day air and a 1-year warranty. Limit up to five per customer.

I didn’t know AKG too had Kleer technology headphones. Sennheiser used them in their RS160 and above previous-generation wireless but they switched apparently to their own technology with the newer RS**5 models. This being an on-ear is a more mobile setup, with the transmitter looking more like a smartphone power-bank than a 50s scifi ground control device 🙂

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished AKG K3003i In-Ears for $500

No, we have not turned into an AKG blog 🙂 The weekly deals of the Harman/JBL online stores have just come out and they happen to have a handful of headphones this week, headlined mayhaps by the recertified AKG K3003i In-Ears going for $500 with free 2nd-day air shipping and a 1-year warranty. The sales typically run Monday up until Sunday (or earlier if sold out). Limit up to five per customer for this model during this sale.

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished AKG K845 BT Bluetooth Over-Ears for $100

It’s A Song of AKG and Bluetooth! The White Walker color scheme of the AKG K845 BT closed-back over-ear bluetooths is on sale for $100 with free 2nd-day shipping and a 1-year warranty at the official Harman Audio store. This is part of their weekly sales which start on Mondays. The Night Watch (black) color scheme is not sale.

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished AKG K495 ANC On-Ears for $70 w/free 2nd-day Air

Monday is here which means another round of weekly deals at the official Harman/JBL stores. The sales including the recertified AKG K-495 ANC On-Ears going for $70 with free 2nd-day air and 1-year warranty.

Many of the six customer reviews there complain of bad construction and breakage, so keep that in mind, especially if you are planning to use them in adventurous situations or have a bigger head (the full extension puts more pressure on a fragile headphone). I’ve had a different model of their on-ears and it just broke off at the extension area without any rough handling. Because of my not so tiny head, I had to wear it fully extended. So if you hate returns/exchanges, this is a higher risk item.

February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Tue: refurb JBL Everest 700 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $90

This offer expired…

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February 26, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurb JBL E25bt bluetooth earphones for $30 w/FS

In addition to the previously mentioned Beyerdynamic DT 770/990 duo running at NewEggFlash, they also have a sale on the refurbished JBL E25bt bluetooth earphones for $30 with free shipping in four different color schemes. These are sold by the official JBL Store through NewEgg flash and come with a 90-day warranty. Sale ends Tuesday 2/27/18 or earlier if sold out.

February 25, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Audio Gear: refurbished Klipsch Heritage The Three Wireless Tabletop Stereo System for $320

This daily deal expired…

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February 25, 2018 Filed Under: audio gear Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Sunday: JBL Everest Elite 700 NextGen for $120

This daily deal expired…

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February 24, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] Sunday: refurb Beats Mixr On-Ears (DG) for $50 w/FS

This daily deal expired…

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February 24, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Refurb Sony MDR-1000X ANC/BT Over-Ears for $170

If you are going to get the previous generation of a product, it is not a bad idea to go for refurbished, especially if the price difference it not trivial. Which brings us to the Secondipity eBay store offering the manufacturer refurbished Sony MDR-1000X ANC/bluetooth closed-back over-ears for $170 with free shipping in your choice of black or beige color schemes. Limit up to three per customer. They ship from Texas.

February 23, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Two refurbished JBL Reflect Mini BT bluetooth earphones for $70 w/free 2nd-day Air

The official JBL store is having a “Buy One Get One FREE” promotion on their recertfied JBL Reflect Mini BT bluetooth earphones. You pay $70 and you get two pairs. And you get free 2nd-day air shipping (with orders of $20+ in headphones or speakers). No coupon needed, the magic happens in the shopping cart. Four different colors are available so you can mix and match, handy for housemates and kids, everyone has a different color so they don’t get confused about who owns what. Limit up to six per customer. Sale ends 2/25/18 or earlier if sold out.

February 22, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

Beats Solo 3 for $135 (refurb) or $155 (open box)

An automatic 20% off discount that appears in the shopping cart (coupon FEBSILVER20 in case of cart issues) at BLINQ until 2/23/18 at 9am eastern drop the price of the following two matte silver Beats Solo 3 Wireless on-ear headphones (model MR3T2LL/A) as follows:

+ Factory Refurbished drops from $169 to $135

+ Open-Box Like New drops from $194 to $155

They offer free shipping and free returns.

February 21, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Refurbished Sony WF1000X Truly Wireless for $100

The new condition Sony WF1000X truly wireless earphones go for $200 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but if you want to cut the price in half, you can get them in certified refurbished condition for $100 by Secondipity fulfilled by Amazon (Prime shipping) in your choice of black color scheme. The gold/brown/metal/whatever color scheme goes for the same price, but ships directly from Secondipity and it is not Prime eligible.

These appear to have trade-offs however, as they average 3 out of 5 based on 150+ customer reviews at amazon.com and they have a flat “review stars histogram”, something you don’t want to see in a product. Looking at the review-stars distribution alone is a sign of issues and trade-offs so read up on them before buying!

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , ,

Phones as DAPs: refurb HTC One M8 for $90

From the “Phones as DAPs” department, if you are looking for a double figures Android DAP without breaking the bank, the refurbished HTC One M8 is offered as a “Scratch & Dent” for $90 at part of the longer running Woot deals, this one is good until March 1st (or earlier if sold out). Limit up to ten per customer.

This is a Verizon + GSM unlocked phone, with 2GB RAM, 32GB on-board and microSD card (of particular music interest obviously), Snapdragon 801, 5 inch screen, etc. It comes with a 90-day Woot warranty.

Shipping is free for Prime members (must login to Woot with our Amazon Prime account), otherwise it’s the usual $5 flat for everything you buy during the central time zone calendar day.

February 20, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished JBL Synchros Chrome Edition (Powered) for $90 with FREE 2nd Day Air

The official JBL store is offering the recertified JBL Synchros Chrome Edition closed-back over-ear powered headphones for $90 with free 2nd day air shipping. All headphones and speakers of $19.95+ get this free 2nd day promotion in the shopping cart (select appropriate option).

These are powered using JBL’s “Live Stage” technology/buzzword, but they are not bluetooth or ANC. The powering is done by two AAA batteries [you can get a 12 AmazonBasics rechargeables for $12].

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished AKG N60 NC On-Ears for $100 w/free 2nd day air

The official Harman Audio online store is offering the recertified AKG N60 NC On-Ears for $100 with free 2nd-day air delivery. These are closed-back on-ears with active noise cancelling but no bluetooth. Limit two units per customer at the sale price.

February 19, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Friday: refurb JVC Everest Elite 700 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $130

These daily deals expired…

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February 15, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Sony MDR-XB-950-N1 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $90

The Friday NewEgg Flash sale that was promised is here! It’s the refurbished Sony MDR-XB950-N1 (both bluetooth and active noise cancelling) closed over-ears offered for $90 with free shipping and a 30-day warranty by Secondipity thru NewEgg Flash. The offer is good for a whole week (unless it sells out ahead of time). These support Sony’s LDAC which Sony helped bake into Android Oreo (8.x).

February 9, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Get Two refurbished Beats Mixr On-Ears for $100 Total

For a limited time, All 4 Cellular is offering a “Buy One Get One FREE” promotion (happens automatically in the shopping cart, no coupon needed) on select electronics, headlined by the refurbished closed-back on-ear Beats Mixr (David Guetta Edition). One pair goes for $100, and you get the second pair for free, making them $50 per pair, but you have to buy the in pairs of two.

February 9, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

FREE after Mail-In Rebate: refurbished Krazilla Kzh Metal In-Ears

IF you do not object with mail-in rebates and rebate cards and such, NewEgg Flash is offering the refurbished Krazilla Kzh Metal In-Ears for free after an $8 mail-in rebate. Free shipping. This is shipped by NewEgg Flash and Premier eligible (that’s NewEgg version of Prime, they even gave it a similar name to piggy-back on the Prime popularity).

PS: the brand name is “Krazilla”, not “Krakzilla” 🙂

February 8, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Tue: refurb Beats Mixr DJ On-Ears (David Guetta) for $60 w/FS

This sale ended but A4C daily deals are typically of the recurring kind…

If you like neon yellow/white color scheme on-ear headphones, today may be the day. Running until Tuesday at 11:59pm eastern, as one of their daily deals, you can get the refurbished closed-back on-ear Beats Mixr (David Guetta Edition) by All4Cellular (A4C) for $60 with free shipping. These come with a 90-day-warranty from the seller A4C (not Apple/Beats).

February 5, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Audio-Technica ATH-M70x: Refurb for $216, Used for $225

If you don’t want to wait for future sales, the closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M70x studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $225 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… Or on the same listing, there is a fulfilled by Amazon offer from a 3rd-party seller in refurbished condition for $216~ with free shipping. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.

January 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Refurb JBL Reflect Mini BT Stephen Curry Signature Edition for $50 w/FS

The weekly refurbished deals at Harman Audio might be of interest to Stephen Curry fans, because his co-branded JBL Reflect Mini BT Stephen Curry Signature Edition are on sale in certified refurbished condition for $50 with free shipping and an original warranty and 30-day returns as usual. No other headphones are participating in the refurbished weekly deals which typically end Saturday night.

January 15, 2018 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , , , ,

[DEAD] Refurbished B&O H8 ANC/BT for $235

This daily deal expired… Good until Monday at 1am ET, you can get the certified refurbished Bang & Olufson H8 ANC/BT headphones for $230 plus $5 flat shipping in two color scheme options and with a 90-day Bang & Olufsen warranty.

January 13, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

Phones as DAPs: refurbished LG V20 for $230

From the “Phones as DAPs” department, especially if you want one for a big enough screen to watch music videos or music performances, eBay seller Guaranteeee Cellular is offering the seller refurbished LG V20 for $230 with free shipping and 30-day returns and a 60-day seller warranty.

It is available in two color schemes. This is the Verizon version with unlocked GSM. Check bands and such if you are planning to use it as a phone as well. Given the screen size and specs, you can also use it as an in-home/in-office mini-tablet.

Seller refurbished is a higher risk than manufacturer refurbished, as you rely on the seller to stand behind their work. That’s why the price is lower, so that’s a trade-off some are willing to make.

In addition to the praised DAC/Audio module, this has other music-playback friendly features, such as 64GB on-board plus microSD (up to 256GB), 4GB RAM, a previous generation flagship processor (so it won’t have problem using music/streaming apps for many years), 5.7-inch screen, etc.

PS: I have now began putting the “Phones as DAPs” under the Digital Audio Players category

January 12, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With: , , , ,

Refurb Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Wired Over-Ears for $100

If you are Bang & Olufsen curious but don’t want to break the bank, at the moment, eBay seller “DealPlanIt” is offering the closed-back Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Wired over-ears for $100 with free shipping in manufacturer refurbished condition in the black color scheme with up to five pairs per customer at the sale price.

January 10, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Refurbished Sony WH-1000 M2 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $280

If you don’t want to wait for a future sale, or pay full price for the new condition option, at the moment, eBay seller “Secondipity” (multiple locations) is offering the Sony WH-1000 M2 ANC + bluetooth closed over-ear headphones for $280 with free shipping in manufacturer refurbished condition in either the black or gold color schemes with refurbished warranty and 30-day returns.

January 10, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , , ,

Refurbished Denon DA-10 portable USB DAC/amp for $139

If you are interested in the Denon DA-10 portable USB DAC/amp, you can get it in refurbished condition from authorized Denon dealer LISTENUP (of Colorado) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from ListenUp and it is not Prime eligible. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews and has 10 answered questions.

January 8, 2018 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Phones as DAPs: refurb HTC M8 for $75

If you are looking for a Phone as a DAP, the good old HTC M8, a Verizon unlocked phone, in the red color scheme (which makes it loom more DAP-ish than phone-ish) is on sale for $75 with free shipping in seller refurbished condition by eBay seller “Guarantee Cellular” with a 60-day seller warranty. The other colors are sold out.

Android phones, even older ones, are typically better suited at dealing with music and streaming apps than Android DAPs since the DAP manufacturer have nowhere near the same level of Android experience as a phone manufacturer (other things equal).

The M8 has a microSD slot, it marks the re-embrace of the microSD card by HTC after the M7. HTC was also among the first to abandon the headphone jack, so they may be among the first to do the mea culpa 🙂

The M8, M9 and M10 all have a headphone jack. The HTC U11 abandoned it.

December 28, 2017 Filed Under: accessories Tagged With: , , , ,

Refurbished JBL Synchros S500 Powered Over-Ears for $65 with free 2-day Air shipping

The current featured refurbished headphone deal at the refurbished Harman Audio website is the recertified JBL powered Synchros S500 closed-back over-ear headphones going for $65 with free 2-day Air shipping and warranty. They are available in two color schemes. They are powered by two AAA batteries, so a plus for fans of using rechargeables (as opposed to built-in batteries).

Speaking of JBL, the new condition JBL LSR308 8″ Two-Way Powered Studio Monitor is on sale for $129 with free shipping at B&H Photo and Amazon actual (limit three per customer).

December 28, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

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!

December 21, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,