Sony H700 neckband bluetooth earphones for $125

On the neckband bluetooth earphones front, the new condition Sony H700 are on sale for $125~ in the red color scheme and $128~ in the blue color scheme at Amazon by Amazon actual and also by marketplace sellers. The black color scheme however appears to be sold out.

Speaking of Sony, this Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker System is on sale for $118 with free shipping with up to four sets per customer at the sale price. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 127 customer reviews and they have even more answered questions over there…

And some more Sony discounting, their new condition Sony PSHX500 Hi Res USB Turntable in the black color scheme is down to $398 with free shipping with up to four per customer at the sale price.

March 4, 2018 Filed Under: neckband earphones Tagged With: ,

Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears for $150 w/free S&H

Given the price, this looks like it’s an international model, so if you don’t care about a Sony USA warranty, the new condition Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears are on sale for $150 with free shipping by a marketplace seller through NewEgg, as one of their featured sales. The sale ends on Saturday night.

March 2, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset + Gran Turismo Sport for $100

NewEGG is running another Weekend Sale and of headset interest in this sale is a $100 with free shipping promotion that gets you the Playstation 4 game Gran Turismo Sport for FREE when you purchase the new condition PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset, sold and shipped by NewEgg actual. Limit up to five pairs per customer. No promo code needed, no mail-in rebate nonsense. Just add to cart and proceed to checkout 🙂

March 1, 2018 Filed Under: headset 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: , , , ,

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: , , ,

Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earphones for $26 w/FS

Drippity-drop, the new condition Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass earphones in the black color scheme are currently on sale for $26 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. It appears to be a price-match of a marketplace seller, so expiration time unknown. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 2860+ customer reviews and have nearly 350 answered questions, so they are quite vetted.

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

Sony Walkman NW-ZA17-SLV DAP for $230 w/free S&H

Here comes another Sony offer at Guitar Center. This time it is the new condition Sony Walkman NW-ZA17-SLV digital audio player going for $230 with free shipping or store pickup.

Note that most sale items are not eligible for coupon code PRESDAY18 which is 15% off products priced $199 or higher. The discount is larger than the coupon percentage anyway.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: digital audio players Tagged With:

Used Sony MDR-Z7 Closed Over-Ears for $387

And now something used. If you want/need the Sony MDR-Z7 closed-back over-ears, they are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $387~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The previous link shows the summary/default. This link shows only the used options, and there’s a second one by AWD actual, “Used – Like New” for $439~.

If you don’t mind imported new condition models (no Sony USA warranty) they go for $500 by a couple of sellers at amazon.com.

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

Sony MDR-100 AAP H.Ear Closed Over-Ear for $110

More Guitar Center action, the black color scheme of the new condition Sony MDR-100 AAP headphones, part of the “H.Ear” line are on sale for $110 with free shipping during the President’s Day weekend. Free store pickup where available/possible. Only the black color scheme is on sale.

Speaking of which, they are also offering the new condition Sony MDRXB950AP/H Extra Bass wired closed-back over-ears for $60 with free shipping and handling as part of the same promotion.

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Sony MDR-1A Closed Over-Ears down to $150

A second generation of the Sony MDR-1A, to be called the “M2” was revealed at CES 2018 and is coming later this year with a starting price of $300.

If you don’t want to wait, or pay the full “new release” price, fear not. The first generation model, the MDR-1A is on sale in new condition during the President’s Day weekend for $150 with free shipping at Guitar Center. Also available is free store pickup where possible/available.

The 1A is a closed-back over-ear unpowered headphone. The powered model is the 1A-DAC.

If you want to pay even less, it is available in certified refurbished condition for $120 with free shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon…

February 18, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Open box Sony MDR100 H.Ear Bluetooth On-Ears for $115

This is a while supplies last promotion. As of the time of writing, there are 14 units available of the open-box closeout Sony MDR100 H.Ear On-Ear with Bluetooth and NFC going for $115 with free shipping at BuyDIG

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

Sony H800 H.Ear On 2 Mini Wireless for $147

On the smaller side of bluetooth on-ears, the new condition Sony H800 H.Ear On 2 Mini Wireless Closed-Back On-Ears, model WHH800/B (/B = black color scheme) are on sale for $148 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price. They average 3.9 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews.

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

Used Sony MDR-7502 for $18 plus S&H ($3.75 or more)

More used action, also at Adorama, you can get the Sony MDR-7502 Closed On-Ears for $18 plus shipping. The lowest appears to be $3.75 regardless of zipcode (at least among my “test zipcodes”). The headphone weight is 5.1 ounces, so lightweight and not taking up too much space can keep S&H fees down.

If the used inventory sells out, you will no longer see it at the above search results. Their individual product links have a lot of empty spaces (four in a row) which can confuse some browsers (and definitely confuses my html editing), that’s why I am linking to the search results instead. As of the time of writing, the 7502 is third in the search results above.

February 12, 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: , , ,

Sony MDR-V6 Studio Headphones for $67 w/free S&H

This is not the lowest price ever, but if you need to get the good old Sony MDR-V6 studio headphones (closed over-ears) in new condition, they are going for $67~ with free shipping by Amazon actual which looks to be an automated price-match of a couple of marketplace sellers. Limit up to three pairs per customer at the sale price from Amazon actual, and more from the marketplace sellers.

If you prefer to shop on eBay, you can get them for about a dollar more from Ritz Cameras on eBAY. There is no mention of warranty in the Ritz eBay listing, so assume no warranty.

You can’t go wrong with these headphones even at full price, they are a time-tested model and one of the benchmarks a number of people use to compare performance of other/newer headphones.

February 7, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

New Blog Series: Headphones to …AVOID!

I am doing this blog for you, the audio fans, not the audio manufacturers! With this brand new blog series, I will guarantee that I will never be invited to cocktail parties by the audio manufacturers 🙂 It’s a brand new series, “Headphones to Avoid”. In this series, I am spotlighting headphones that have deal killer problems that make them a pain and a bad buy for consumers. The first subject/victim of this series is the Sony RF-995 RK, an otherwise well-made RF-wireless system (base and headset; not unlike the Sennheiser RS-series) which fails at its number one priority, wireless audio, with audible clicking with the slightest of body/head movements.

We have a text-and-pictures unboxing of this headphone, click on the picture below to get to our previous unboxing post…

February 6, 2018 Filed Under: website news Tagged With:

Sony WH-1000X M2 Closed Over-Ear BT/ANC drop to $298

Just like the Bose discount mentioned earlier today, Sundays often bring in new manufacturer-initiated discounts that are part of their *cough* price control *cough* MAP pricing. Which brings us to the Sony WH-1000X M2, which despite the slightly different name, it is the second generation model of the MDR-1000X. The new condition M2 is on sale in either color scheme for $298 per pair at Amazon actual (limit three per color) along with BuyDIG
and Focus and such…

February 4, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Sony MDR-XB950 B1 Closed Over-Ear Bluetooth for $88

As of a 2/6/18 recheck, the sale ended again…

Back on sale again, the new condition Sony MDR-XB-950-B1 closed-back over-ear bluetooth are on sale for $88 with free shipping in all three color schemes, with up to three pairs per customer at the sale price at Amazon by Amazon actual. There they average 4.1 out of 5 based on nearly 800 customer reviews. These are not ANC. The ANC model is the N1, not the B1.

February 2, 2018 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Sony MDR-XB950N1 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $118

It’s back to Black Friday pricing for the new condition Sony MDR XB 950 N1 closed-back over-ear headphones with three consumer favorites: Bluetooth, Extra Bass and Active Noise Cancelling, going for $118 with free shipping in its three color schemes at various authorized Sony USA dealers including Amazon actual and Focus and Dell Home and such.

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

Open box Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT Over-Ears for $100

Some eBay action now, where eBay seller “Quick Ship Electronics” is offering the Sony MDR-100ABN ANC/BT headphones for $100 with free shipping with up to five pairs per customer in “New – Other” Open-Box condition. These are over-ears, with a built-in battery and a 1-year warranty from the seller Quick Ship Electronics (not Sony USA).

January 16, 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: , , , ,

Sony MDR-XB950-B1 Bluetooth Over-Ears for $83 [Get $17 back if you Pay with Prime credit card]

More sales on this popular duo, now it’s the Sony closed-back over-ear “Extra Bass” MDR950-B1 (bluetooth but no ANC) going for $83 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual in black or blue or red. Limit up to three per color per customer. One way for kids and grand kids and members of the same household can easily tell them apart: different colors!

But wait, there’s more! If you are a Prime member, and pay with either of the two official Prime credit cards (VISA or store card), you will receive a 20% statement credit on the purchase amount, $16.60 in this case. This happens automatically while this promotion is running, there is no coupon code to enter.

December 19, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

Used Sony PHA1A portable DAC/amp for $186, Open Box for $229

In new condition, at authorized Sony USA dealers, the ony PHA1A Portable DAC/amp goes for $300. But if you are comfortable with used, Amazon Warehouse Deals own listings start at $186~ in “Used – Good” condition, and $198~ in “Used – Very Good” condition.

On the other hand, if you prefer open-box from authorized dealers, you can get it in open-box condition with full warranty by OneCALL on eBAY (aka Huppin’s from the State of Gonzaga). From the looks of it, there’s only one open-box unit available.

December 18, 2017 Filed Under: amps and dacs Tagged With: ,

Sony XB950N1 Bluetooth + ANC Over-Ears for $118 (Optional: Get $24 back if Prime Credit Card payment)

Done they go! The new condition Sony XB950N1 Bluetooth + ANC Over-Ears are now down to $118 with free shipping, in either color scheme, sold and shipped by Amazon actual. Limit up to three per color per customer. This is not a lightning deal, so expiration date unknown.

Optionally, if you are a Prime member and pay with one of the two Prime credit cards, you will get 20% back as a statement credit = $23.60 in this case.

December 17, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

Pay with Prime Credit and Get 20% off statement credit on Sony XB950B1, N1, WI1000X, WF1000X

A quarter of Sony headphones are also participating in the Prime Credit Cards 20% Statement Credit promotion. This works for Prime members who pay with either of the Prime credit cards (VISA or Store). You get a 20% statement credit on the purchase price, for eligible products (who mention this offer on their listing), sold and shipped by Amazon actual:

+ Pay $98 for the Sony XB950B1 Bluetooth Over-Ears, Get $20~ statement credit

+ Pay $135 for the Sony XB950N1 Bluetooth + ANC Over-Ears, Get $27 statement credit

+ Pay $228 for the Sony WI1000X Neckband Bluetooth Earphones, Get $46~ statement credit
+ either color scheme works

+ Pay $178 for the Sony WF1000X Truly Wireless earphones, Get $36~ statement credit

This is a limited time offer, expiration date unknown. The offer is running while you see it mentioned on the individual product pages. If you don’t see it mentioned, it means it expired!!!

December 16, 2017 Filed Under: headphones, neckband earphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Sunday: Sony MDR-XB450 Closed On-Ears for $27 w/FS

This daily deal expired…

The new condition closed-back Sony MDR-XB450 Extra Bass on-ear headphones are on sale in the black color scheme for $27 with free shipping at B&H Photo until 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out, as one of their deals of the day. This continues the recurring inclusion of headphones in their daily deals!

December 8, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With:

Sony WI-1000X Neckband Bluetooth Earphones for $228

Another one of the “next generation” of Sony’s 1000X series headphones are on sale. It is the new condition Sony WI-1000X Neckband Bluetooth Earphones going for $228 with free shipping at authorized Sony USA dealers including Amazon actual (in two color schemes; limit up to three per customer) along with BuyDIG on eBAY and B&H Photo and more.

Speaking of B&H Photo, if you are planning to place a $49+ order (to get free shipping), you can get this Xuma 5-Way Headphone Splitter for $5 each in black or white color schemes in a sale that ends 12/7/17. Or you can get free shipping with ten of these: 10 times $4.99 = $49.90 > $49 –> free shipping.

December 5, 2017 Filed Under: neckband earphones Tagged With: ,

Open-box Sony MDR-Z7 for $500

A compromise between getting a headphone used or brand new from authorized dealers is to get it open-box from authorized dealers, which typically includes the same warranty as a new condition. So if want to triangulate the closed-back Sony MDR-Z7 in this fashion, you can get it in open-box condition for $500 by OneCall directly or by OneCall thru eBAY. Their eBay listing says there are three units available.

On the used front, you can get in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $419~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

December 3, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , , ,

[DEAD] PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset for $65

As of 12/6/17 AM recheck, the price is up to $85…

On the gaming front, the hard to miss aquarium neon blue PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset is on sale at the moment for $65 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with up to three pairs at the sale price per customer.

December 3, 2017 Filed Under: headset Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Sony XB950 N1 ANC/BT Over-Ears for $115

And this sale is over once again but fear not, Sony has a cyclical MAP-induced sale cycle…

The new condition Sony XB950 N1 ANC with Bluetooth Over-Ears are currently on sale for $115 with free shipping by from them Amazon actual. UPDATE: Amazon actual price-amtched it and it upticked from $113 to $115 as of 11/5/17 11AM ET.

December 2, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] 2-pack Sony MDR-AS400EX Active Series Sport Earphones for $18 w/FS [also: Senn Esfera 5.1 CSS for $3000]

These daily deals expired as the day is over and time keeps on moving forward 🙂

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December 1, 2017 Filed Under: earbuds Tagged With: , , ,

Sony XB-950-B1 Closed Bluetooth Over-Ears for $98 [updated]

As of mid-Wednesday, the price is back to the usual sale price of $98…

As of a Tuesday 10:49am ET recheck, the situation is this: the blue color scheme of the Sony XB950-B1 closed-back over-ear bluetooth “Extra Bass” is on sale for $90 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual, with up to three pairs per customer. The other two colors have increased from the Cyber Monday $85 to $98.

It looks like this promotion expired: Not only that, but if you are Prime member and you pay with a Prime credit card (Chase VISA or Store card), you get 20% off back, so in this case, you pay $85 and you get a $17 statement credit on your credit card, making it $68! the N1 remains at $123.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: ,

[DEAD] Sony MDR-XB-80-BS/B BT Exercise Earphones for $60

This daily deal expired…

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November 27, 2017 Filed Under: in-ears Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Pay with Prime Credit: Sony XB950-B1 for $78, XB950-N1 for $102 (Extra Bass Closed Over-Ears)

This Black Friday / Cyber Monday bonus cashback promotion expired unfortunately…

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November 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,

[DEAD] Used Sony RF995RK Wireless RF Headphones for $30

This 20% off in-cart Amazon Warehouse Deals promotion expired, taking out with it everything that became a deal because of it… But if history is any indicator, it will return again at some point(s) during the holiday shopping season and the January after-math clearance sale and “make room for CES 2018” sale 🙂

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November 25, 2017 Filed Under: headphones Tagged With: , ,