Open-box Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier for $799

The Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier is currently available open-box condition (“Used – Like New”) for $799 with free shipping from authorized dealer Gramophone (in Maryland) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship directly from Gramophone in Maryland. The new condition price is $1000.

Still Good: Used V-MODA VAMP Verza Universal Headphone Amplifier for $236

One of the two used listings of this has survived since we mentioned it last week

… it surfaced (no Microsoft pun intended) during the Warehouse Deals expedition, it is a “USED – Good condition” listing of the V-MODA VAMP Verza Universal Headphone Amplifier going for the very specific price of $236.13 with free shipping, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (not marketplace sellers).

To make sure I’m not hallucinating, here’s a screenshot 🙂 [only one of the two listings “survived”]

Used HIFIMAN ES100 Earbud for $39

The new condition HIFIMAN ES100 Earbuds (yes, actual earbuds like the good old VE Monks) go for $69 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save almost half off that price, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $39 with free shipping from authorized dealer HeadAmp Audio Electronics with the order fulfilled by Amazon where they only have four customer reviews

Used Hifiman HE-400i Planars for $176 [updated]

The Hifiman HE-400i planar magnetics go for $250 in new condition, but if you prefer used condition, you can get them for $179~ [was $187~] with free shipping in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This link shows various options. This next link shows all the used options.

UPDATE: price updated here on 8/29/17 PM with a different listing being the lowest price…

Used Bose QC15 ANC Over-Ears for $131 shipped

If you prefer the older Bose Quiet Comfort 15 active noise cancelling headphones, you can get them in “Used – Excellent” condition for $124 plus $7+ shipping at adorama.com. One reason why this particular listing is priced lower is because it is missing the cable with the remote/mic, and missing the airline adapter. If you already have those cables or know how to get easily get them, then their loss is your win.

Used Shure SE215m+ SE IEMs for $68 shipped

The Shure SE215 m+ special edition earphones are available in “Used – Excellent” condition for $64 plus $3.75+ shipping at authorized dealer adorama.com. Used items sold there come with a 90-day warranty from the seller (Adorama) and they also offer a 30-day return policy.

Used Bowers & Wilkins P9 for $573

Used Premium may sound like an oxymoron, but if it can save you $300+ over the new condition price, it may be a reasonable trade off 🙂

The closed-back over-ear stylish Bowers & Wilkins P9 Premium headphones go for $900 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used models, used prices start at $573~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

As of the time of writing, all the used listings there at AWD are by AWD actual, but as always, make sure you pay attention who the seller of a product is at AWD, especially if they are not AWD actual or fulfilled by Amazon, since you don’t have the extra layer of protection of dealing with Amazon’s Customer Service, and Amazon’s shipment facilities, and Prime shipping (if a member).

Used Fiio Q1 USB DAC/Amp for $55+ [updated]

The Fiio Q1 USB DAC/amp, which looks a bit like a whisky flask when standing up, is currently available in various used conditions starting at $55 [was $50] with free shipping at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Check the condition details and the seller to determine which one you might prefer. The flask (oops, I mean, the DAC/amp) averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.

Used “Headphones Design Patent” Art Poster Silk Screen 18×24″ Print for $11

And now some headphone wall art, of the USED kind. The “Headphones Design Patent” Art Poster Silk Screen Print, 18×24 inch size, in the blue color scheme, from “Inked and Screened” is available in “Used – Good” condition (various cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for the very specific price of $10.64 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual and eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping for members.

Used AKG K872 Master Reference for $1250

The new condition AKG K872 Master Reference closed-back over-ears go for $1500 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with USED condition, you can get it in “Condition 9+” for $1250 with free expedited shipping from authorized dealer B&H Photo.

Used Bowers & Wilkins P5 Closed-Back for $76+

We continue the Used-apalooza with the closed-back wired Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones, the first generation model that is available in USED condition in two options. Prices start at $76 in “Used – Good” condition for Used – Recertified and prices start at $85~ in “Used – Very Good” condition in Used (conventionally used) condition.

What is “Used – Recertified”? Bowers & Wilkins sells recertified versions of their headphones that carry that same warranty as the new condition. Amazon sells these recertified. As with all products, a percentage of them gets returned for various reasons. Some of them end up on Amazon Warehouse Deals. Since they were returned, they are sold as used. Since their previous condition was recertified, they are “Used – Recertified” 🙂

Used Sony MDREX10LP/WHI earphones for $5

Another used item through the Warehouse sale that leverages a Prime membership since you get free 2-day shipping even though it’s a $5 item, it is the “Used – Very Good” to “Like New” Sony MDREX10LP/WHI earphones for $5.09 to $5.41. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on nearly 400 customer reviews.

Used Keygear Ear Buds With Case for $3.42

Another Warehouse offer, this time it is a product for the explorers since it has no reviews and no detailed product description, it is the Keygear Ear Buds With Case available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $3.42 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

As the name hints at, along with the product picture, this is a keychain with an earphone case with eaprhones inside. Not sure if the earphones are built into the case or they are removable.

Used KEF M100 In-Ears for $42

We continue the Warehouse Deals adventures with sunset orange color scheme of the KEF M100 in-ears in the “sunset orange” (black/orange) color scheme going for $41.85 with free shipping by AWD actual.

Used V-MODA VAMP Verza Universal Headphone Amplifier for $236

More things surfacing during the Warehouse Deals expedition, there are currently two listings of the V-MODA VAMP Verza Universal Headphone Amplifier in USED – Good condition for the very specific price of $236.13 with free shipping, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (not marketplace sellers).

To make sure I’m not hallucinating, here’s a screenshot 🙂

Used Beyerdynamic DT-297-PV-MKII-80 for $106

And more Warehouse fishing, this one is definitely a “deep cut” type of thing, the Beyerdynamic DT-297-PV-MKII-80 Headset with Cardioid Condenser Microphone is available in USED – Very Good condition for the very specific price of $105.57 with free shipping, sold by Warehouse Deals actual.

Used Monster Clarity HD In-Ears for $12

More findings from the recently reloaded Warehouse Deals, there are many options for the Monster Clarity HD In-Ears with the white color scheme starting at $12 in “Used – Very Good” condition, and three quarters more for “Used – Like New”.

If you prefer another color, the neon pink goes for $16~. All the colors together, they average 3.5 out of 5 based on 110+ customer reviews.

Used HTC RC E242 for $8

If you like HTC earbuds, or like to collect them (?), the HTC RC E242 earphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging; cosmetic imperfections) for $8.24 with free shipping for Prime members by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 10 customer reviews.

Used Koss HB79 Stereophone System Wireless (Infrared) for $12

Among the latest Amazon Warehouse Deals Bargain Bin clearance sales, you can get in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; missing user manual; damaged original packaging) the Koss HB79 Stereophone System Wireless for $12.10. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. It averages 3.3 out of 5 based on 50+ customer reviews. It goes for $40+ in new condition.

NOTE: this uses Infrared (wireless) technology. Not bluetooth. It comes with a headset and a transmitter/base. Check reviews and answered questions for more details as the product description is rather spartan.

[DEAD] Used Harman/Kardon Soho Flat Foldable On-Ear Mini for $18

All good deals come to an end and as of 8/24/17, this is no longer available at this price…

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[DEAD] Used Magni 2 Uber Headphone Amplifier for $125

As it is often the case, used Schiit products at favorable prices don’t last long. As of 8/24/17 re-check, this is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Used Creative Aurvana Gold Bluetooth (apt-X, AAC) with ANC Over/On-Ears for $47

As of a 8/24/17 re-check, this too sold out at the bang for the buck USED price…

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[DEAD] Used Micca OriGen+ USB DAC/amp for $80

As of 8/24/17 PM recheck, the used option is not available…

We continue our deep dive into Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) ~ you can find all our AWD posts in the Used category, and now we have back to back DAC/amps. The second one is the “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) Micca OriGen+ USB DAC and Preamplifier going for $80 with free shipping. The new condition price is $100.

[DEAD] Used Sennheiser PC 350 Special Edition 2015 headset for $60

As of a recheck on August 24, this price is no longer available…

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[DEAD] Used Sennheiser GAME ONE Gaming Headset for $115

As of 8/24/17 re-checking, this price is no longer available…

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Phones as DAPs: Used HTC 10 for $160 after coupon

The HTC 10 got good marks for its audio performance, so if you are interested in using it as a DAP, and you are comfortable buying higher risk used smartphones, it is offered in B-stock USED condition for $200 by eBay seller BidAllies (98.2%, New Jersey).

Coupon PSCHOOL20 drops the price by 20% off, making it $160. The coupon expires 8/17/17 at 3am ET.

This has a microSD slot, and 4GB of RAM, and powered by the Snapdragon 820. The HTC 10 is the last major phone from HTC to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The newer HTC flagships are without a headphone jack.

Used a-JAYS Five for iOS for $2.71 (Prime eligible)

As I’m updating the Latest Deals Summary, this used offer surfaced. If you are a Prime member, you can put that membership with the free 2-day shipping to work, the Used “Very Good” a-JAYS Five Earbuds for iOS in Black goes for $2.71 by Amazon Warehouse Deals with free shipping for Prime members. It is not an Add-ON item 🙂

The description says cosmetic imperfections and damaged original packaging.

[DEAD] Open Box AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC/Amp for $178

As of 8/24/17 PM recheck, this is no longer available at this price/condition…

The red AudioQuest DragonFly (different colors are different models) USB DAC/amp is stubborn at its $200 price, but occasionally you can find it at a small discount used, such as this open-box condition “Used – Like New” listing going for $178 with free shipping by Butterfly Photo through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Butterfly (butterflies NOT included) and it is not Prime eligible.

[DEAD] Used Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC for $106

As of 8/15/17 recheck, this is sold out in USED condition… Used supplies are typically limited to quantity on hand…

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[DEAD] Open-box Hifiman RE600S for $49

As of 8/24/17 recheck, this is not available as used at the price…

The Hifiman RE600S V2 is the latest model, and it goes for $129 in new condition. If you prefer the first generation, or a much lower price, the first generation model is available in “Used – Like New” open-box condition from authorized dealer “Electronics Expo” for $49~ with free shipping by Electronics Expo (EE) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from EE, and it is not Prime eligible.

[DEAD] Used HiFiMan RE-400 In-Ears for $30

As of 8/16/17 recheck, the $30 option sold out. The lowest used price is currently $39…

The HiFiMan RE-400 In-Ears go for $49 in new condition at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used earphones, they are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $30 by a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon, and for $39 in open-box condition from authorized dealer, both listings through Amazon Warehouse Deals.

[DEAD] Jaybird X3 Bluetooth In-Ears drop to $95

As of 8/16/17 recheck, this offer expired…

Another popular exercise wireless earphone is on sale, all three color schemes of the Jaybird X3 are going for $95 each, in new condition at Amazon by Amazon actual. This is not a lightning deal. There, they average 3.7 out of 5 based on 1075+ customer reviews and have 150+ questions answered.

If you are Jaybird-curious but want to pay a lot less, the previous generation X2 model, in the “Storm White” color scheme, is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $20.28 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. You can almost get five of these for the sale price of a new X3 🙂

[DEAD] Used Pioneer SE-MS7BT Bluetooth Over-ears for $88

As of 8/24/17, the new condition price dropped to $100, making it a better deal than used at $88…

The new condition Pioneer SE-MS7BT Bluetooth Over-ears go for $130 at authorized dealers, but if you are okay with used headphones, the brown color scheme is available in used condition starting at $88 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, with prices increasing for better conditions. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.

[DEAD] Used Shure SE535-CL for $365, SE535-V for $378

The prices are higher as of 8/16/17 recheck…

The Shure SE-535 currently go for $500 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some and don’t want to wait for future sales/discounts, the Shure SE535-CL goes for $365 in “Used – Very Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, while the Shure SE535-V in similar condition goes for $378~.

[DEAD] Used TDK WR680 Bluetooth On-Ears for $8

As of 8/16/17 re-checking, this is sold out at this price and in used…

On the utilitarian front, the closed-back on-ear TDK Life on Record WR680 Bluetooth headphones are available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for the very specific price of $7.76 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They plan music from bluetooth or via a standard 3.5mm input. Not bad for this price 🙂