Another day, another headphone at Massdrop, and this time it is fully unlocked already, it is the closed-back over-ear AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphone going for $120 with free shipping. There ten days left in the offer (from blog-posting date) and has a hard limit of 320 units available. As of the time of writing, 19 were purchased, so no need for a “panic buy” just yet 🙂 This is a Massdrop special edition.
[DEAD] Starts Wedn 10am ET: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xDG Limited Edition
This lightning deal expired…
Tascam TH-MX2 Over-Ears for $24
Another budget studio-ish headphone as well, the Tascam TH-MX2 Studio Headphones are currently on sale for $24, in new condition, at Amazon by Amazon actual. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 128 customer reviews.
Samson SR 850 over-ears for $34.99
The Samson SR 850, AKG-inspired and Superlux-linked, over-ears are currently on sale for $34.99 at Amazon by Amazon actual. If you are not a Prime member, you need at least $0.01+ in purchases to get free shipping. These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 166 customer reviews.
AKG M80 Mark II Semi-Open Over-Ears for $40 w/free s&h
They are back o sale again, the semi-open AKG M80 Mark II are going for $40 with free shipping at Musician’s Friend as part of their Fall sale. These headphones have been around for a while, they average 4.1 out of 5 based on 187 customer reviews at MF.
AKG M220 Semi-Open invade Amazon for $70 shipped (via marketplace sellers)
The AKG M220 Pro semi-open over-ear headphones have begun their “Amazon invasion”, offered over there in multiple listings by marketplace sellers. As of the time of writing, the lowest price is $70 with free shipping by Audio Watt Store (ships from California, 96%, 5200+ ratings). These ship directly from AudioWatt, so they are not eligible for Prime shipping benefits.
Audio Technica M50 (straight cable) for $106 w/coupon
BuyDig.com has a new limited time coupon, CLOSEOUT15 gets you 15% off the current prices of their Clearance Sales. Among those, you can get the new condition straight cable Audio-Technica ATH-M50 closed-back over-ear headphones for $106~ with free shipping.
NOTE: this is the older model, “M50”, not to be confused with the latest model, the “M50x”.
Used Shure SRH 440 for $82~
The Shure SRH 440 closed-back over-ears were on many “$100 headphone recommendation lists” before the explosion of new manufacturers and models and options. As such, they don’t have modern luxuries (mic/remote), they are after all studio headphones. You can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $82~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There are lower prices by recently launched marketplace sellers (starting at $62 shipped), which is typically a high/higher risk purchase. So it’s up to you to decide where to draw the line in terms of risk.
[DEAD] Starts Monday at 9:50am ET: Sony MDR-V6 Sale
This 4-hour offer ended. The sale price this time was $60…
Shipping Now: Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO 250 for $600
If you want to be among the first to own them, the brand new Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO (250 ohm, 45mm Tesla, Made In Germany) studio headphones are in-stock and ready to ship to your ears (well, indirectly, the UPS guy does not (yet?) offer custom headphone “installation”) for $600 by a trio of marketplace sellers (Focus Camera, Electronics Expo, AudioLab) at Amazon.com. Amazon’s own inventory remains in the all-encompassing “temporarily out of stock” state.
Sennheiser HD 280 + JBL J22a for $85 w/free s&h
This is a bit of an unusual deal in that headphones from a different manufacturer are included for free with the purchase of a headphone from another, but regardless, if you can use them, why not? Let’s start from the beginning…
NewEgg has a new 48 hour sale for their e-mail newsletter subscribers. Some offers require promo codes, such as the one we are about to mention:
Promo code EMCAXNK22 gets you the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro studio headphones (closed-back, over-ear) for $85 with free shipping, and with that, you will also automatically receive for FREE the JBL J22A In-Ears. The promo code brings the price down from $100 to $85.
The “A” in the JBL J22A name stands for Android (button/mic), not MFI.This can be confused because Apple and Android start with an “A” and in the internet era almost everything [exaggeration] has an “i” in its name, not just MFi products (made for iPads/iPhones/iPods).
These offers end 11:59pm pacific time on 9/22/2015 or earlier if they sell out.
AKG K553 Pro Closed-Back Over-Ears for $124
AKG K-party! The K553 Pro closed-back over-ears can be yours for $124 at Guitar Center (free shipping or free store pickup {if available locally}) and at Musician’s Friend. Please note the shipping estimate is October 1st (2015).
[DEAD] Rare Opportunity: AKG K240 Semi-Open for $50
This 24 hour daily deal expired…
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Massdrop unlocked: AKG M220 Semi-Open Over-Ears for $70
The offers continue to roll at members-only Massdrop. Added today, with seven days left (from blog-posting date) the semi-open AKG M220 semi-open over-ears are fully unlocked for $70 with free shipping. Their weight (240g) is an homage to the K240 🙂
Also added with this wave, but not reached their lowest possible price yet are:
* Sennheiser HD7 DJ headphones could go as low as $180~ shipped (they need one more to unlock!)
* Havi B3 Pro IEMs as low as $50 shipped
Massdrop unlocked: AKG K553 for $120 is back
It is baaack! The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are back at members-only Massdrop, unlocked for $120 with free shipping. There are 500 units available for this offer (59 sold as of the time of writing). The offer has seven days left from posting date. The listing there says they already have these at the Massdrop warehouses, so they will ship faster than the usual “Massdrop speed”.
Alesis SRP100 Studio headphones for $50
The closed-back Alesis SRP100 Studio headphones are currently on sale for $50 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual. They come with a drawstring pouch, blue cable, 1/4″ adapter. They look kinda Superluxy?
Beyerdynamic DT 770 M (drummer, 80 ohm) for $120
If you are looking for drummer headphones or just happen to like them, the Focus Camera store on eBay is offering the new condition Beyerdynamic DT 770 M Drummer headphones (80 ohm, closed) for $120 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer.
[SOLD OUT] Monday: Sony MDR-V6 Closed-Back Headphones for $55
This sold out before the 24 hour deal period expired. If you missed it, fear not however, because it has been featured before as a gold box daily deal, so it may return in the future (this is only a guestimate, I don’t know if or when)…
The Amazon main deal of the day for Monday 8/17/15 are the new condition Sony MDR V6 closed-back over-ears offered for $55 with free shipping. The offer ends by 3am eastern on Tuesday or earlier if they sell out..
These average 4.6 out of 5 based on 2100+ customer reviews. These are straight up headphones (no mic/remote), with coiled non-detachable single-side cable.
[DEAD] Starts Sat 10am ET: Audio Technica ATH-M50x Lightning Sale
This lightning deal expired (the price had been $130)…
Sony MDR-7506 Closed Studio Over Ears for $80
One of the frequently recommended sub-$100 closed-back headphones are the Sony V6 and 7506 “cousins”. The MDR-7506, in new condition, is currently on sale for $80 at Amazon.com by Amazon. This is not the lowest price ever, but if you happen to want/need one right now, it’s not a bad price… On the other hand, its “cousin” the MDR-V6 had a spell of being offered in Amazon Lightning Deals that went as low as $50 (or $45 or something like that).
The 7506 averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 2300+ customer reviews, while the V6 averages the same rounded rating with 2100+ customer reviews. There are plenty of forum posts on the differences and similarities between the two.
Open Box NAD Viso HP 50 for $189
The black color scheme of the closed-back over-ear NAD Viso HP 50 headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition with the description saying they are open box from authorized dealer with full warranty for $189 with free shipping by Gramophone thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships from Maryland. Of the other colors, the red goes for $187 in “Used – Good” condition from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual which makes no warranty claims but offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
AKG K240 Mark II for $90 w/free s&h
For a limited time only (ends by 8/15/15) you can get the new condition AKG K240 Mark II studio headphones for $90 with free shipping at Adorama.com. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and go.
[DEAD] Ends Fri 8am ET: Tascam TH-200X Studio headphones for $30
This daily deal expired… The current Musician’s Friend Deal of the Day ending by 8am ET on Friday 8/7/15 are the new condition closed-back over-ear Tascam TH-200X Studio headphones offered for $30 with free shipping.
AKG K553 Closed-Back Headphones for $120 to $124
The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 headphones are currently fully unlocked at members only Massdrop for $120 with free shipping, with seven days left from blog-posting date, and 500 units available (about 450 units available as of the time of writing). These will ship in mid-August 2015.
If you prefer a faster shipment, you can get them for $124 with free shipping by Music123 on Amazon and Music123 directly and Musician’s Friend and Woodwind and Brasswood and Guitar Center (store pickup may also be available).
Audio Technica M50x + 76-key Yamaha YPG235 music keyboard for $250 total (no rebates)
The typical price of the Audio Technica M50x headphones is $170. The typical price of the Yamaha YPG235 76-key music keyboard is $250. But if you happen to want to buy them both, you can get them as bundle together for $250 at Adorama. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed to checkout. Adorama is an authorized dealer for both.
TIP: a music keyboard is potentially one way to test headphones. Each key has a predetermined frequency range, and many instruments can be simulated.
Refurbished Sennheiser HD 6 Mix for $85
The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 6 Mix studio headphones are currently available in refurbished condition for $79 plus $6 flat shipping by adgtron thru Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Behringer HPS-5000 studio for $20~
The new condition Behringer HPS5000 studio headphones go for $30+ but if you want to save some, there are multiple listings of these at Amazon Warehouse Deals with “Used – Good” going for under $20 and “Used – Very Good” for $21~. There are three listings so price pressure may build up. They average 3.2 out of 5 based on 31 customer reviews.
Bundle: two Tascam TH-200X headphones + Livewire HA204 4-channel amp for $80
As part of a Headphone and Studio Amp bundle sale good until 7/26/15, Musician’s Friend is offering this Tascam and Livewire bundle for $80 with free shipping. You receive two pairs of Tascam TH-200X headphones, the Livewire HA204 4-channel amplifier, and two extension cables.
Sony MDR-7520 studio for $355
The Sony MDR-7520 closed-back over-ear headphones are currently going for around $355 by Adorama on Amazon and by Guitar Center. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 40 customer reviews at the former.
Refurbished Shure SRH 940 for $199
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 are currently available in refurbished condition for $199 with free shipping by Audiotopia thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are refurbished by Audiotopia with a 30-day money-back guarantee from them. This ships from an Amazon warehouse, so you get free 2-day Prime shipping if a member. The headphones average 4 out of 5 based on 67 customer reviews.
Massdrop: Audio Technica M50x for $127
The Audio Technica M50x (black) were at their all time low a few days ago, going for $100 for a limited time (since then, it expired) at Adorama. If you missed that, or if you have Massdrop coupons or credit, they have returned there, fully unlocked for $120 plus $7 flat shipping, with six days left (as of the time of writing).
[DEAD] Audio Technica M50x for $100 (black or white)
This limited time sale expired…
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[DEAD] Ends Mon 3pm ET: Audio Technica ATH-M50x for $120
This 4-hour lightning deal expired…
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AKG K553 Studio headphones for $120 (unlocked at Massdrop)
AKG party at Massdrop (members-only but free to join). The closed-back over-ear AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphone is currently fully unlocked (lowest price possible) for $120 with free shipping. The offer is good for the next six days (from blog-posting date). This offer is limited to 1400 units, but you have plenty of time, as of the time of writing, only 166 units got purchased.
The items below have about 6-7 days left, but they are not fully unlocked as of the time of writing:
+ Creative Sound Blaster E5 USB DAC/Amp Combo as low as $156
+ Sony PHA-3 Portable DAC/Amplifier Combo as low as $708
+ Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand as low as $140
Refurbished (or Used) Sennheiser HD 6 Mix for $85
The Sennheiser HD 6 Mix closed-back over-ear headphones are currently offered by Adgtron through Amazon Warehouse deals in refurbished condition for $85 shipped, or in Used Like New condition for $87 shipped. These ship from Adgtron so they are not eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping.
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