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As of 7/20/17 re-check, the used options have sold out…
The Mitchell and Johnson GL1 hybrid-electrostatic portable headphones go for $200 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, they go for $140 in “Used – Very Good” condition (scratches, original packaging) through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The planar world is getting too crowded, so now companies are moving into less cultivated crops, electrostatics 🙂
Amazon Warehouse Deals has a Clearance Sale of over 3350 items, and over 1/3rd of those are CDs and Vinyl. Prices are very low, like yesterday’s Pink Floyd “The Wall” and even lower.
These are Prime eligible, and not ADD-ONs, so as a Prime member, you can even get one of them with free shipping. Non-Prime members typically need a $25+ or $35+ order (it seems to vary these days).
They are used but some may be factory sealed with blemishes or cracks or missing shrink-wrap and such. Check each listing for details…
Some USED examples:
+ CD: Prince’s Controversy starts at $2.66
+ CD: Amy Grant, Tennessee Christmas starts at $1.66
+ CD: REM, Green [Remastered] for $1.83
But it’s not all music CDs. Of the 1352 items, currently 1210 are music CDs. There are also 87 Vinyl Records as of the time of writing, along with five in other formats (SACD, Hybrid SACD, DVD Audio, and the ultimate hifi format, cassette).
As of a 6pm ET recheck on 7/14/17, the used option sold out and is no longer available…
Amazon is having a clearance at Warehouse Deals, they call it the Bargain Bin, that’s the one that has many used CDs at …bargain bin prices that we previously mentioned. Also part of the “Bargain Bin” is the Denon AH-C120MA earphones, in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged with cosmetic damages and missing accessories) for $20.77. There is only one used listing for these at the moment.
B&O’s headphone line-up is expanding in all directions. If you like a darker red color scheme and on-ears, their Beoplay H2 closed-back model is available in “Used – Good” condition for $90~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There are multiple listings of this, so time may push the price further down on these. The new condition price is $180+, so that’s half off 🙂
The new condition thinksound rain 9mm Wood In-Ears in the silver-cherry color scheme go for $35, but if you want to save even more, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $22~ by Amazon Warehouse actual.
Or if you prefer the black-chocolate color scheme, it goes for $40 in new condition.
I have already exceeded my weekly allowance of bad puns and segues in the new Headphoolia round-up, so no more until next week. But there is Night-Hawk one over there 🙂
Which brings us to the AudioQuest Nighthawk Wood Headphones which go for $500 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, you have two USED options at Amazon Warehouse Deals in “Used – Very Good” condition, $349 by Audio Advice and $356 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
PS: as usual, avoid making any purchases from “Just Launched” and iffy sellers, and ones that ask you to email them before purchase. Nothing good will come out of these. They intentionally pick lower prices to bait people into biting.
The new conditinon Blue Microphones Ella planar-magnetic headphones go for $700, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, you can get them for $491~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) or $521~ in “Used – Like New”, both of these offers by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These are also powered, not just planars, they have a built-in amp.
Just like it happened when V-Moda went bluetooth with the Crossfade over-ears, the release of a new bluetooth headphone is causing the previous wired-only model to drop in price. In this case, the release of the brand new Focal Listen Wireless has pushed down the used prices of the wired Focal Listen over-ears.
You can get it in “Used – Like New” condition (open box condition) from authorized dealer “IQ Entertainment” through Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) for $179 with free shipping. They ship directly from IQ Entertainment, which is a B&M A/V store in the great state of Virginia. The IQ listing says this comes with a full warranty as they are an authorized dealer.
AWD’s own listing is $207~ in “Used – Like New” condition. AWD’s actual (Amazon’s own inventory) makes no promises of any manufacturer warranty, but they offer a 30-day return policy.
As of 7/16/17 recheck, this sold out at this used price…
The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 seemed to be stabilizing at $200 in new condition, but if you don’t want to wait for a future sale, and you are comfortable with used condition, there is a “Used – Good” condition (scratches, damaged packaging) offered for $149 with frees shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This is in the black color scheme.
This promotion sold out…
The Wall may or not come down in Game Of Thrones Season 7, but all it takes at the moment is $3 to bring The Wall to your home or office. Pink Floyd’s double album “The Wall” is available in “Used – Like New” condition (factory sealed) for $3 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Prime members get free 2-day shipping on this. Non-Prime members need a $25+ order, which you can also get to with nine of these 🙂
This offer expired but for more action, check the Prime Headphone Deals Tracker…
These used options are no longer available at this price…
As of 7/12/17 AM re-check, this used offer run out… They apparently had more than the shopping cart thought…
The Blue Microphones Satellite bluetooth headphones where the last to roll out when Blue expanded their headphone line-up. It remains at $400 in new condition, but if you don’t want to wait for discounts and you are comfortable with used condition headphones, they are available in “Used – Good” condition for $295~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals and they have multiple listings in “Used – Very Good” for $314~. Since there are multiple listings, price pressure may lead to further discounting in the future.
In other Blue Mic action, their unpowered LOLA sale ended, now both colors go for $250. However, there is some hope, because Amazon’s own price did not go up, they just yanked their own offer, so the lowest price is $250 by other sellers. It is possible that when Amazon’s own offer returns, it may be at the sale price. Most of the times it is not, but you never know.
However, the powered Mo-Fi in the black color scheme continues to go for $210 with a 2-4 weeks shipping estimate.
It’s KEF Day today 🙂 While the new condition closed-back on-ear M500 is $200 Lightning Deal, if you prefer the K400 On-Ears instead, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for $112~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (AWD). This is the black color scheme. The other used color go for more, closer to the $200 new condition price.
PS: as usual with AWD, make sure you check who the seller is, and avoid the “Just Launched” and low rated and iffy looking sellers. Buying “fulfilled by Amazon” adds a layer of protection, since you deal with Amazon’s own customer service in case of problems.
If you are interested in getting the Grado SR-225e used, and have some patience (eg, you don’t need them yesterday), there are multiple listings of them in “Used – Good” condition for $162 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. If supply wins over demand, the Amazon price bots may discount them in the future. This is of course only a guess, as no one (probably not even Amazon employees) can guess for sure since Amazon is very data-driven and (their software/bots) make multiple on-the-fly adjustments.
The headphones themselves average 4.3 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews. There are many philosophies on what the entry-point into Grado might be for one. Some suggest the low risk approach of the SR80/SR60, others the SR125, and yet others the SR225.
As of late 7/9/17, this is no longer available used…
The M-Audio M50 Over-Ears (they look more on-ears to me looking at the pictures, but I can’t tell for certain since I haven’t seen them in person) go for around $80 in new condition, but if you want to save more than half off, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (various cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $32~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, or $36~ in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging).
PS: when shopping at Amazon Warehouse Deals, make sure you check who the actual seller is. There are many iffy or “Just Launched” or “email me before you buy” or low-rated marketplace sellers over there. A safe bet is to buy from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (Amazon’s own persona), and recognizable marketplace sellers (nationally known retailers or recognizable authorized local A/V retailers with Amazon stores).
The AudioQuest Nighthawk wood over-ear headphone is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, repackaged) for $356~ [was $342~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual and for $349 in “Used – Very Good” (original packaging) by Audio Advice (ships directly from them) through AWD.
As usual when shopping at Amazon Warehouse Deals and such, make sure you avoid unknown sellers, especially the “Just Launched” types, or any that want you to contact them directly before buying. Nothing good will come out of these sellers!
The Titus Audio Symphony Line Conductor earphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfection, damaged original packaging) for just under $24 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $70. There’s only one used listing.
PS: there are multiple different models on the same product page, so when reading reviews, make sure you drill down to this particular model (the “Conductor”).
The Shure line-up continues to be on sale, with the new condition Shure SE215m+ Special Edition going for $119 [was $109 earlier] at authorized dealers, while the SE 215 go for $89.
But if you are comfortable with used earphones, Adorama has the Shure SE 215 m+ in “Used – Excellent” condition for $64 plus shipping (starts at $3.75 since earphones are small enough to get lower cost shipping). There is also a listing in “Used – Excellent Plus” condition for $10 more.
If you are looking for a headphone to experiment upon, or dissect it for spare parts or other forms of DIYing or experimentation, or use it as decoration, or as the vanguard to protect your favorite headphones from grabby friends and family, Adorama has a used condition Sennheiser HD 429S closed-back over-ear for $7.50 plus $3.75+ shipping.
Per the listing there, page further down, under “What’s in the Box” on the right hand side, this does not sound correct, blown drivers or other such audio issues. So do not buy this to listen to music. Buy it for other reasons (see first paragraph for ideas).
Let me repeat for those who skim and scan, this headphone is not working properly audio wise, which is why it is selling for this super low price! Do not buy for music listening purposes!
As of 7/4/17 re-check, this used option is sold out…
V-Moda tried to be more creative with their portable speaker, they combined it with a VAMP headphone amp, their new V-MODA REMIX goes for $300 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used products, you can get the black color scheme of that in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $223~ or in “Used – Very Good” condition (likewise) for $238~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Together they average 4.6 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews.
UPDATE: yes, it is funny, the Hifiman store is selling a used Audeze headphone 🙂
The Audeze LCD3 Planar Magnetic headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $1490 with free shipping by the Hifiman store through Amazon Warehouse Deals. Hifiman’s Amazon store includes a gallery of pictures of the actual unit they have for sale (there’s only one unit available). Clicking on one of those tiny thumbnail pictures over there will bring up the gallery with the six pictures.
Make sure the seller is the Hifiman store, and not the “Just Launched” sellers who sadly continue to troll Amazon listings. Here’s a screenshot of what to look for if you are not familiar:
Clicking on one of the thumbnails over there at their Amazon listing (not above, it’s just a screenshot), brings up the gallery of six pictures, a screenshot of those right below:
The new condition closed-back Bowers & Wilkins P5 S2 headphones, with their distinct square (okay, a bit more rectangular than square) earpads are on sale at the moment for $180 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. These are the wired model.
On the other hand, if you are comfortable with used, you can get them for almost half off. They go for $98 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual (missing “earbud” [they mean “earcup” I assume] cover/pad, minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging). Or you can get them for $90~ in “Used – Good” condition from seller “Cellular Stream” (95%) with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so they are Prime eligible.
If you missed them when they were more readily available, and if of all the millions of Sennheiser headphones it is the Sennheiser HD7 DJ Closed Back Over-Ears the one you want, they are available in “Used – Demo” condition for $84 plus shipping (starts at $8 and varies by zipcode) at authorized dealer Adorama.com.
PS: their used gear urls have spaces in them which may confuse some web browsers, so you can use this search results link. But note that if/when they sell out, you will no longer see it there.
In addition to the previously mentioned new condition Status Audio HD One Closed-Back On-Ears being half off by Status Audio through Amazon, their used inventory is apparently half-off as well.
As of the time of writing, they have two units of the all black color scheme in “Used – Good” condition, sold by Status Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon Warehouse Deals so it is Prime eligible. The used price is $15, but when you add it to the shopping cart, it drops to $7.50! The discount happens automatically while this promotion is running, there’s no coupon code to enter. Only those units with Status Audio as the seller are eligible for the 50% off.
As of the time of writing, only the all black color scheme is available in used condition, and only two units of it are available. Since the orders are fulfilled by Amazon, Prime members get free 2-day shipping on them. Non-members have the usual $25+/$35+ threshold to clear…
There are many used listings for the Sony PHA-1 Headphone Amplifier at Amazon Warehouse Deals, so this is a listing to keep an eye out for further future discounting if supply gets under price pressure. As of the time of writing, they have multiple “Used – Very Good” listings for $162, and “Used – Like New” for $172. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.
The SONY PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfection, damaged original packaging) for $289~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Per the shopping cart, there is only one unit available. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 10 customer reviews.
As of 6/26/17 recheck, this is sold-out and cannot be ordered (until more inventory becomes available)…
The open-back over-ear Philips SHP9500S are also available once again in open-box condition for $40 with free shipping at NewEgg by NewEgg actual.
I have posted an unboxing post on these. I am planning to use these as the guinea pig for my long-form multi-page format review experiment 🙂
The new condition FOCAL Elear open-back over-ear headphones go for $1000 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, they are currently available in “Used – Like New” by seller “Audio Fanatic” (100%, California) through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The Fiio A3 portable headphone amp is currently available in Open Box condition (Used – Like New, full warranty) for $49 with free shipping by Maryland’s Gramohpone through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Graomphone and is not Prime eligible. A few other options are available in similar prices depending on the color.
If you don’t want to wait for a future sale, and if you are comfortable with used earphones, you can get the MEE Audio Pinnacle P1 IEMs for $138 in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. According to the shopping cart, there is only one unit available.
This is a headphone that goes by multiple different brand names (CAD is one of them I believe). It is the closed-back over-ear Musician’s Gear MG900 Studio Headphones and it is available in “Used – Like New” condition for $12~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A Prime membership gets it to you in 2-days or so, otherwise you need a $35+ order of eligible products.
As of the time of writing there are 19 units available according to the Amazon shopping cart.
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