This daily deal expired… The main Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day good until 8am ET on Tuesday (or earlier if sold out) is the new condition Tascam TH-300X studio headphones offered for $35 with free shipping. Tascam has a handful of studio-ish headphones, so be sure t research them if you are not familiar with their line-up.
[DEAD] Tascam TH-300X for $35 w/free S&H
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic Custom STUDIO Headphones for $180
This daily deal expired…
AKG K240 II for $72, Tiesto K167 DJ for $55
An AKG sale at the ProAudioStar eBay store (99.2%, New York) includes the new condition AKG K240 II studio headphones going for $72 with free shipping, and the K167 Tiesto DJ headphones going for $55 with free shipping. The Tiesto headphones are also bundled over there with various DJ setups (you’ll see them in the search results linked above).
NVX XPT-100 Studio Headphones for $80
On the budget studio headphones front, the NVX XPT-100 closed-back over-ears continue to be on sale for $80 by “Limitless Creations” with the order fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible) where they average 4.4 out of 5 based on 120 customer reviews, and they have 30+ answered questions.
AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $58 [MD]
It’s back on again and it went fully unlocked quickly, with eight days to go (from blog-posting date), it is the semi-open over-ear AKG M220 studio headphone going for $50 plus $8~ flat shipping. One (unintentional?) homage to the AKG K240 is that this headphone weighs 240 grams (without the cable) 🙂 This will ship in early November 2016.
Used KRK KNS6400 Studio for $48
Back to the “Used Train” where we find the closed-back over-ear KRK KNS6400 studio headphones available in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged, minor cosmetic imperfections) going for $47.73 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). They ship from AWD actual, so the usual Amazon free shipping terms apply.
If you are not a Prime member, you can add a small accessory to get to $49+ and get free shipping, e.g. $3 Belkin splitter or $5 Shure pouch, or $1.82 Guitar Picks, or $3.17 Pelican Foam Set (for micro cases) or $4 Expo Dry Erase Markers with a Clicker or $1.66 Camera Case (good for small and medium size earphones, has two compartments so you can store eargels, adapters, etc), etc, etc, etc.
Koss PRO 4S Studio Headphones drop to $80
Another Koss discount, this time it is the new condition Koss PRO 4S Studio headphones down to $80~ with free shipping, with a limit of five units per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual where they average 4.6 out of 5 based on just 27 customer reviews. They dual-entry with your choice of left or right.
Now shipping: Akai 50X Collapsible Studio headphones for $120
From the “Totally Not Audio Technica M50X clones” department comes a brand new studio headphone, which appears to be an Amazon exclusive according to the listing, and it is now in-stock and ready to ship, it is the Akai Professional Project 50X currently going for $120 with free shipping. These are closed-back over-ears with 50mm drivers, 32 ohm impedance, collapsible design (see pictures over there), detachable cables (two are included), etc.
PS: they are so clone, searching for Akai 50X on Google Shopping returns the Audio Technica M40x 🙂
AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $58 [MD]
This is not a Massdrop exclusive, but they are getting early release supplies, and it is back there and fully unlocked, the semi-open over-ear studio AKG M220 going for $50 plus $8~ flat shipping. There are seven days left in the offer (from blog-posting date) and the orders will begin shipping in early October 2016.
[DEAD] Sony MDR-7506 for $72 w/free S&H [intl version]
This offer expired… The Sony MDR-7506 currently goes for $80 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but if you are comfortable buying new condition international products (without a Sony USA warranty), it is currently available for $72 with free shipping by Ritz Camera on eBay with a limit of five units per customer.
[DEAD] Beyerdynamic Custom STUDIO Headphones for $200
This daily deal expired but if you missed it, fear not, a lot of the MF daily deals are recurring, so it may return in the future (but obviously there is no guarantee; only guessing)…
AKG K240 II Studio headphones for $65
Headphones are often among the featured items at the eBay Deals, and among them, Pro Audio Star (99.2%, Brooklyn) is offering the new condition AKG K240 II semi-open over-ears for $65 with free shipping with a limit of fifty units per customer. This is the Made In China model.
AKG M220 Semi-Open Studio for $58 New (MD) or $49 Used (Now)
Based on the good old AKG K240 semi-open over-ear studio-headphones, the new M220 are currently offered on Massdrop for $50 plus $8 flat shipping with a late September 2016 shipping estimate. The offer runs for the next seven days or so.
If you don’t want to wait that long, they are available in “Used – Like New” condition (store demo) for $49 by AudioWattStore with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible. The new condition price at Amazon is $79. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 34 customer reviews.
[DEAD] Marantz MPH-1 Studio headphones for $30 w/free S&H
This daily deal expired…
[DEAD] Koss Pro-4AA studio headphones for $67 [updated]
As of 8/14/16 PM, the sale ended or they are out of stock and cannot be ordered at the three retailers mentioned below…
Used Shure SRH-940 for $180
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 with their shiny silveriness are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $180 by seller “AC Gears” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is Prime-eligible. Next step in price/condition is a refurbished listing for $199 by seller Fique (ships directly from them, no Prime).
NVX Audio XPT100 Studio for $80
The closed over-ear NVX Audio XPT100 Studio headphones typically go for $100 on their own, but currently they are on sale for $80 with free shipping by Limitless Creations Direct (I am guessing their owner/licensee?) with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is Prime eligible.
However, if you also happen to need a pair of fashionable closed headphones, you can get these in a “value meal” promotion, together with the Polk Audio HINGE On-Ears going for $100 with free shipping by Sonix Electronix on eBay. eBay is running another eBay Bucks promotion, so if you are eligible you can get these (or any other headphones) and score 10% eBay Bucks. Check for e-mails from eBay for that offer.
AKG K240 Semi-Open Studio Headphones for $42 w/free S&H
One of the classic headphones frequently recommended in the under $100 is on sale, the new condition AKG K240 semi-open over-ears are now on sale for $42 with free shipping with a limit of 50 units per customer by ProAudioStar on eBay. This is the first of three AKG headphones that they have on sale for a limited time (I do not know when these offers expire).
Soundmagic HP150 Closed Over-Ears for $130
The Amazon price-checking party continues, this time with a new condition headphone, the closed-back over-ear and folding SoundMAGIC HP150 are now down to $130 with free shipping by a couple of sellers (Tinbel, Audio Eq) with those orders fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible.
I will side-step the whole neutral/flat pitfall by only mentioning that the word “neutral” appears in six of the 20 customer reviews posted for this particular model 🙂
PS: there is also an open-back model, the HP200 which goes for $150 as of the time of writing.
Koss Pro4S studio headphones for $87
Come smell our dairy (treble?) air! It’s sale time again for one of the more recent Koss headphones, the Koss Pro4S studio headphones are on sale for the very specific price of $86.55 at Amazon by Amazon actual.
PS: the treble comment is a play on words, not a comment on this headphone’s treble performance. Because I can’t leave jokes on the cutting room floor 🙂
Samson SR950 Closed-Back Over-Ears for $30 w/free S&H
From the AKG-Homage department, the closed-back over-ear Samson SR950 (not to be confused with the semi-open SR850) are on sale again for $30 with free shipping at Adorama.com where this offer is good until 7/18/16 (or earlier if they sell out).
[DEAD] Sterling Audio S204HA 4-Channel Professional Headphone Amplifier for $40 w/free s&h
These MF Stupid Deals (that’s what they call them!) expired…
Used Beyerdynamic DT 1770 for $417+ [Open Box for $460+]
The Beyerdynamic PRO 1770 closed-back Studio headphones currently go for $600 in new condition at authorized dealers (be VERY VERY VERY careful when you see iffy listings offering them for $300), but if you want to save some, you can get them in used condition starting at “Used – Good” for $417 and “Used – Very Good” for $444~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings of “Very Good” so there’s a reasonable chance of supply putting pressure on future prices.
Further down the page you can also find “Used – Like New” open-box options by authorized dealers (Electronics Expo, OneCall) starting at $460. The two listings from OneCall are also available through their eBay store.
Used SRH 940 Closed-Back for $187 [was $194]
More Shure action, this time on their classic closed-back line, their silvery SRH 940 are available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, repackaged) for $187 (was $194) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are also a couple of “Used – Like New” listings by marketplace sellers for $210. They average 3.6 out of 5 based on 91 customer reviews… Price updated in blog-post 6/20/16…
Open box NAD VISO HP50 Studio for $189
The closed-back over-ear NAD VISO HP50 studio headphones are available in Open Box condition, with full warranty from authorized dealer Gramophone for $189 with free shipping in the Black and White color scheme through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship directly from Gramophone in Maryland, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping. The link above shows the lowest price per color. To see more listings for a particular color, click on the color thumbnails over there or the “See all offers for this product” links. The headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on 130+ customer reviews.
Screenshot of the listing:
PS: this is the first of many used deals to be posted in the next couple of hours. I finally found time to go an uninterrupted fishing expedition in the Land of Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with these type of things, supplies can be low and prices can change, so YMMV on how long they will last.
Senal SMH-1200 Studio Headphones and Audio-Technica AT-LP120USB Turnable for $300
It’s bundle time, this time the pairing is a record player and a pair of headphones. The Senal SMH-1200 Studio Headphones (Onyx) are included for FREE (see screenshot of the relevant part of the page below) with the purchase of the Audio-Technica AT-LP120USB Turnable for $300 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
The promotion is running while you see the promotion listed at the product page at B&H, such as in the screenshot right above.
Buy One Senal SMH-1200 Studio Headphone Get One FREE [You Pay $150 for TWO]
And now something we more often see with groceries, a Headphones Buy One Get One FREE promotion! That’s right, if you purchase the black/onyx color-scheme of the Senal SMH-1200 headphones, you can get FREE pair of the same headphone in your choice of either red, blue, or burgundy color scheme. This is a limited time offer at B&H Photo and while it is running you see it on the product page like you see in the screenshot right below:
AKG K 240 MK II for $98
The second generation of the AKG K240 II headphones is currently down to double figures, you can get them for $98 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual or you can get them in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $69~ thru Warehouse Deals.
[DEAD] Used Shure SRH940 Closed-Back for $150
As of 6/8/16 PM recheck, the used offer mentioned below is sold out. Used items are often one-off, so they rarely return from the same seller at the same price (unless it’s a very high volume seller like Amazon actual)…
The good old closed-back over-ear Shure SRH940 headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition, marked in the details as “Open Box” by Austin Bazaar Music through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Austin Bazaar Music is brick and mortar store in Austin, Texas. The headphones average 4/5 based on 80 customer reviews.
AKG M220 Semi-Open Studio drop to $59
The new semi-open over-ear AKG M220 studio headphones (spiritual successor to the good old K240) have dropped further down in price, now going for $59 with free shipping at amazon.com. They ship immediately from the “Audio Watt Store” (fulfilled by Amazon so you get Prime shipping), while Amazon’s own shipments are “1 to 2 months”. The headphones average 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 customer reviews.
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x for $218 [limit 3]
The closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones are currently on sale for $218 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of three per customer. This may be an automated/computer price-match of a marketseller price over there, so it may not last long.
TIP: when shopping at Amazon, always check who the seller of an item is. The higher the price, the bigger the risk if buying something from an unknown or unvetted marketplace seller. This is a screenshot of the above item with Amazon actual being the seller. Pay attention to the center of the red markings of the screenshot below:
Used Koss Pro4S studio headphones for $96
The Koss Pro4S studio headphones go for $150 in new condition, but if you don’t want to wait for sales, and you are comfortable with used products, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $96~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s only one listing for Used options at the moment.
In-stock now: AKG M220 for $66
If you don’t want to wait for Massdrop or Amazon actual to get them in-stock, and you want them to get to your door in 2-3 days or so, the new AKG M220 (based on to the good old K240) is now in-stock and ready to ship right away for $66 with free shipping by the Audio Watt Store with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so you get Prime shipping 2-day delivery if a member. Amazon’s own price is $64.23, so you are paying $1.77 more to get them right away versus waiting for 1-2 months (that’s Amazon estimate, sometimes they err on the side of caution though). The headphones average 4.6 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews.
[DEAD] CAD-MH300 for $25 with free shipping
This daily deal expired but this model is a recurring guest at MF’s daily deal. From what I recall, $25 shipped was the lowest price offered…
The CAD MH300 Closed-Back Studio Headphones are on sale for $25 with free shipping until Friday 5/27/16 at 8am eastern as the latest Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day.
NVX Audio XPT100 Studio Headphones for $68 with coupon
Coupon time makes this good deal for a sub-$100 headphone. The closed-back over-ear NVX Audio XPT100 headphones currently go for $80 with free shipping but coupon code 15AUDIO gets you 15% off the current price, making it $68 with free shipping (48 contiguous US states) at Sonic Electronix. The coupon expires 5/18/16.
The outside box is very studio-ish but they make up for it in accessories, an extra set of earpads and a carrying case and two cables (short and long). As you can see from the pictures, these are not small 🙂
These creatures average 4.6 out of 5 with over 90 customer reviews at amazon.com where they also have 30 questions peer-answered.
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