Used Beyerdynamic T51i On-Ears for $173

The closed-back on-ear portable Beyerdynamic T51i headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition described to have minor cosmetic imperfections and damaged original packaging for $173~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

Always check who the available sellers are, don’t just look at the price over there. AWD actual is part of Amazon, so you get Amazon Customer Service, fulfillment by Amazon (Amazon’s shipping service and returns, so Prime eligible), and their 30-day return window. Amazon does not make any claims of warranty offered with the product. A number of authorized dealers selling open-box items through AWD though state in the individual listings that their open-box items get warranty. So YMMV if want to claim warranty service from an AWD actual purchase.

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…

Used Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus for $121

This is a promising listing if you have the patience of wait and see. Currently there are four separate “Used – Very Good” condition listings by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual on the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus headphones for $121. Condition is slightly different per listing.

Strategy: since there are four listings and this is not a mass market model, if no one buys them, there is the possibility of supply putting price pressure on demand and prices dropping further down. Their new condition price is $200 for the black color scheme which is what these are. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 56 customer reviews. These are customizable in many different ways, but Beyerdynamic is not really advertising them, so they don’t have the average consumer brand awareness that other models have. They are closed over-ears.

Used Focal Sphear In-Ears for $110

The Focal Sphear in-ears go for $150~ in new condition, but if you want to save some, there is one unit available in “Used – Good” condition (missing some accessories and user manual and is repackaged) for $110~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Open-Box Denon AH-MM200BK Music Maniac On-Ears for $80

The closed-back fashionable-leaning Denon AH-MM200BK Music Maniac On-Ears are currently available in “Open Box” condition with all accessories and warranty from authorized dealer Electronics Expo for $80~ with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They come with detachable cables.

Used Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ears for $45

The new condition closed on-ear Sennheiser Urbanites go for $80+ depending on color and cable-OS combination, but if you want to save, you can get the Black iOS version in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $45~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This link shows the lowest price per color/OS combination. To see more listings per individual option, check on its thumbnail or the “See all offers for this product” link. These average 4 out of 5 based on 130+ customer reviews.

PS: they have detachable cables, so you can replace the included iOS cable with one that works better with your Android or other non-iOS devices.

Used Shure SRH 1440 Open-Back for $209

If you are not a perfectionist, Amazon Warehouse Deals has a Shure SRH 1440 open-back headphone in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $209~ with free shipping. “Acceptable” is a lower quality level than “Good”. It has multiple cosmetic imperfections and damaged original packaging. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $300. The headphone averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews.

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:

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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.

Still Good: Refurbished Sony MDR-Z7 for $320

This offer is still going on, it dropped to $320 when we previously mentioned it in late May, and it continues with eight units left as of the time of writing.

“It” being the Sony MDR-Z7 over-ear closed-back headphones available in manufacturer refurbished condition for $320 with free shipping by Secondipity thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from Secondipity, so it is not eligible for 2-day Prime shipping. Its new condition price is $700, so paying less than half for refurbished is a pretty reasonable trade off. Screenshot of the shopping cart below:

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Fostex HP-P1 Headphone Amplifier for $354 New or $285 B-Stock

The Fostex HP-P1 Headphone Amplifier is currently going for $354 in new condition from marketplace seller AudioTopia (98%) with the order fulfilled by Amazon and for $285 as “Used – Very Good” in B-Stock Used condition with full warranty from authorized seller Pixel PRO of Wisconsin. You can see both at the Amazon Warehouse Deals listing (this link shows both New and Used items).

Used Fiio X7 DAP (Android) for $456 [was $497] {updated}

If you can’t wait for future discounts, the new Fiio digital audio player flagship, the Android powered X7 is available in Used condition for $459 $497 to $499 by various sellers including Gramophone (Maryland) and “All About Office” through Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated in post here 6/17/16…

Used AKG K712 PRO Open-Back for $230 [was $247] {updated}

The AKG K712 PRO over-ear open-back headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $230 (was $247), and “Used – Very Good” for $243 (was $263) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one listing at the “Good” condition but many listings at the “Very Good”, so there is the possibility of the used prices dropping further down. The “Good” condition is essentially the dam that holds them back from dropping further down. So this might be something to keep an eye out for in the next few days. Having said that, there’s no guarantee they’ll follow this pattern, many factors appear to decide the pricing of used gear, so there’s always a YMMV factor in these type of things… Price updated in the post here 6/17/16…

Used JLab Flex Metal Over-Ears for $37

The metal JLab Flex (self-described) studio over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) condition for $37~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, so they are eligible for Prime shipping. There’s only one used listing (this one) as of the time of writing.

[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN HE400i Planars for $339

As of 6/15/16 at 12pm ET recheck, the used HIFIMAN HE400i at AWD for $339 sold out. The next lowest price is $390~…

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Used Sony MDR-1ADAC for $250

If you are comfortable buying used headphones from reliable and reputable online dealers, the Sony MDR-1ADAC (headphones with built-in DAC) are available in USED condition (a 9+ rating with little signs of wear) for $250 with free shipping from B&H Photo.

Refurbished 16GB Zune HD for $60 w/free s&h

The underground resurgence of digital audio players has also renewed interest in the good old Zune HD that Microsoft cruelly discontinued just as it was starting to pick up momentum. If you are interested/curious about it, it is available in manufacturer-refurbished condition with a 60-day warranty (no headset included) for $60 with free shipping by Digital Outlet on eBay (99.3%, ships from Northern California). Limit 50 per customer.

Used Creative Aurvana LIVE for $35

The closed-back over-ear Creative Aurvana LIVE are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (no further description of their condition) for $35 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping.

[DEAD] Open-box Philips SHP9500 for $48 w/free S&H

As of 6/11/16 recheck, this sold out and cannot be ordered at the moment…

The currently established new condition price for the Philips SHP 9500 at reliable retailers is $60 but if you want to save some, you can get them in open-box condition for $48 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer at the NewEgg website.

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.

Used Sennheiser IE 800 In-Ears for $443

The Sennheiser IE 800 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $443 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one listing like this from AWD actual, the rest of the used options go for more and they are by other sellers. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $800.

Used Sennheiser HD630 VB for $344

If you are not fond of giveaways but you still want to get the closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD630VB without breaking the bank, you can use the open-box and used route at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), in “Used – Very Good” condition for $344~ by AWD actual (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) or $399 in Open-Box condition by OneCall (authorized and reputable dealer) via AWD.

[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.

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.

Used Beyerdynamic Custom Street for $93

And now a potentially interesting used find, the black color scheme of the closed back on-ear Beyerdynamic Custom Street headphones, with their “custom slider” go for $150 in new condition but if you are comfortable with Used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) for $93~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.

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Used Fiio X3 II DAP for $150

The second generation Fiio X3 digital audio player is available in “Used – Like New” condition as a Store Display item in original box from authorized dealer “All About Office” according to its listing at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from “All About Office”, so no Prime shipping. The X3 II has a number of physical advantages over the X1 if you like to mix and match different devices and headphones and I/O sources. Having said that, for under $100, the Fiio X1 is a pretty good value if you want to listen to music through its headphone out (posts on the X1 are in the pipeline ~ well they are in my head ~ I have to transfer them to the page).

Refurbished Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK for $149

The black color scheme of the closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7BK is currently available in refurbished condition for $149 with free shipping by Beach Camera thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. They ship from Beach Camera (New Jersey) and they are not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping. The headphones average 4.6 out of 5 based on 110 customer reviews.

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Used open-back Shure SRH 1440 for $209

The Shure SRH 1440 (open over-ears) go for $300 in new condition but if you want to go the used route and are not a perfectionist, they are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition with multiple cosmetic imperfections and damaged packaging for $209 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The headphones themselves average 4.7 out of 5 based on 25 customer reviews.

Used Philips Fidelio M2L/27 for $171 [Lightning only!]

If you are a boldly-going iOS user and want to shave $100 off the new condition price, the
Philips Fidelio M2L/27 headphones, with a Lightning connector and built-in DAC are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) by $171~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. The headphones average 3.6 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.

PS: there is a slightly lower price by a marketplace seller but it looks a lot more risky than getting them from AWD actual.

PS2: these ONLY work with devices that have Lightning audio out, eg latest Apple i-Devices.

[DEAD] Refurbished Open-Back Audio Technica ATH-AD700X for $59

As of 5/27/16 re-check, these are out of stock, cannot be ordered and their price increased to $100…

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Refurbished OPPO HA-2 Portable Amp & DAC for $245

The OPPO HA-2 Portable Headphone Amplifier & DAC is available in refurbished condition for $239 plus $6~ flat shipping by Oppo through Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). This ships from Oppo, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping. Per the listing, the warranty is the same as the new condition units. Here’s the relevant part screenshoted (verb) from the AWD listing:

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PS: the sellers names in the screenshot above are shown as logos. You may also see them as just text names. Amazon often experiments with things, so you may see one or the other. This likely depends on many factors, on the same computer, using different instances of the same browser, I get different views. Here’s the one with store names:

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Used Monoprice Headphone DAC/Amp for $84

If you can’t wait for future Monoprice discounts or you prefer to get Amazon’s 2-day Prime shipping, the Monoprice Desktop Headphone DAC/Amp, model 111567, is available in “Used – Very Good” condition, in damaged original packaging for $84~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There’s only one used listing of this. This is more of a short term thing, if you don’t need it soon, you can always wait for future offers on the new condition model.

It has both USB input and RCA line input and has RCA line output as well, so it’s not just a computer DAC/amp.

Used Sony MDR-RF985-RK RF Wireless for $30

If you are looking for RF Wireless headphones for practical/utilitarian purposes (eg TV watching, podcasts, audiobooks, while doing chores, etc), the Sony MDR-RF985-RK RF Wireless headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for around $30 at Amazon Warehouse Deals, by a couple of marketplace sellers with the order fulfilled (shipped) by Amazon, not the sellers. Free shipping if you are a Prime member. The sellers have only double figure ratings, but the order is fulfilled by Amazon, so you have some extra protection there.

These headphones have been around for a while and aveage 4.1/5 based on over 3100 customer reviews. They operate at 900Mhz FM (not Kleer technology). They are a two-parter, the headphones and a transmitter base which is also a charger. It looks like this has a built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, so this is a plus or minus depending on whether you prefer this or AA/AAA power.

If you prefer AAA power instead, the Sennheiser RS 120 continue to go for $30 in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Their two major knocks is that they lose connection to the transmitter if it is quiet and the AC cable situation is poorly designed.

Used Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier for $383

A discount since the last time I checked up on this, at Amazon Warehouse Deals, the Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier is in “Used – Very Good” condition for $383~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The amp itself averages 5 out of 5 based on 11 customer reviews.

Open-box Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO for $464

And now we go to the other end of the Beyerdynamic closed spectrum, it’s Tesla 2.0 time. The DT 1770 PRO studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $464+ by authorized dealers through Amazon Warehouse Deals (OneCall and Electronics Expo). The Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual is $464 but AWD (Amazon) does not make any promises of warranty but offers a 30-day return policy.

OneCall has two listings and they are also available through their eBay store, listing #1 and listing #2.

Used Sennheiser HD700 for $358 [updated]

UPDATE (5/16/16): the “Used – Good” condition for $326 sold out, the lowest price now is “Used – Very Good” for $358~, with three separate listings at this price.

ORIGINAL: If you are interested in the Sennheiser HD700, a headphone caught in the crossfire of the HD800 and the HD600 and HD650 power duo, it is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $326 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They also have a couple of listings in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22 more.