The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 940 studio-headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $178~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A marketplace seller (Fique, shipping directly from them) has it for $175.
Used Sennheiser HD700 for $349 [updated]
As of 4/5/16, the price dropped further down, now $349~…
As of a 4/3/16 re-check, this dropped to $355 in Used condition…
As of the time of writing there is one listing of the open-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 700 headphones in “Used – Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $355~ [was $379~] with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) actual. The rest of the used listings are by marketplace sellers and go for more.
Screenshot of that above. As usual, please keep in mind that used quantities are very limited typically and their prices can change more often. The text here cannot be updated automatically when something changes, and I cannot be glued to the screen 24×7 refreshing, so it may be sold out by the time you see this…
Meanwhile the new condition model currently goes for $527~ with a limit of five per customer. This price looks to be a price-match of someone else, internal or external (to Amazon).
[DEAD] Used Hifiman HE400i for $368
As of 4/18/16 recheck, the ones mentioned in this post sold out and the lowest reliable sellers are over $420…
Massdrop: TEAC HA-P50 Portable Headphone DAC/Amp for $158 shipped
Another one of the offers running at members-only Massdrop is now fully unlocked in terms of price (aka the lowest price during the run of this offer), it is the TEAC HA-P50 Portable Headphone DAC/Amp with various audio inputs (analog, digital optical, two USB) going for $150 plus $8~ flat shipping. Offer ends in about a week from today and ships in late April 2016.
Or if you are fond of used, you can get it for $143~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There’s only one used listing for it. It averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews.
Used Sony h.ear for $150~ (various colors)
The recently released Sony h.ear headphones go for $200 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used headphones, there are a number of listings now in Used condition and in various colors for around $150 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This link shows the lowest price per color. To see all options for each individual color, click on the thumbnail of that color at the top of the page or the “See all offers for this product” link next to the color of choice. There are five solid “highlighter” colors for these which all together average 4.6 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews (interestingly, only 5-star and 2-star reviews posted so far).
[DEAD] Open-box Hifiman HE-1000 for $2500
As of a 4/18/16 recheck, this sold out…
The flagship Hifiman HE-1000 go for $3000 in new condition, but if you are comfortable buying used open-box units, it is available in “Used – Like New” Open-box condition for $2500 by HiDef Lifestyle (100%, 8832 ratings) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from HiDef Lifestyle, so it is not eligible for Prime shipping.
Used Shure SRH 440 for $80
The Shure SRH-440 found itself in a number of earlier recommendation lists, so perhaps that’s why it’s able to hold a steady price of $100 in new condition. If you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Like New” condition (Display Model) for $80 with free shipping by “Musical Supply Direct” through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from them, so it’s not eligible for Prime shipping benefits. The headphones average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 400 customer reviews.
Used Philips X1 for $127
I don’t know what’s the latest with the “Fidelio X2 Glue Crisis 2016”, but if you prefer to get the older X1 model, it is available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $127~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They only have one entry, the rest of the used options are by marketplace sellers that ship directly.
As of the time of writing, the Amazon X2 listing has that dreaded “Item Under Review” warning box.
Used Jabra Move Bluetooth On-Ears for $38
If you are looking for red-black bluetooth on-ear headphones, this particular color-scheme of the Jabra Move Bluetooths is available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for $38~ or “Used – Very Good” condition (likewise with the packaging) for $41~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $49+ order (or a $25+ book order).
[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium (32 ohm) for $99
As of 9pm ET re-checking, the $99 AWD options got scooped up, and the lowest used prices are now $170+…
Interesting! The Beyerdynamic DT 990 open-back headphones in the PREMIUM version with 32 ohm impedance is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $99~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) Actual.
Items that ship from AWD actual come with a 30-day return policy but Amazon (AWD) does not make any promises of warranty. Items that ship from other sellers at AWD have a variety of return policies. Some are authorized dealers and state that the item comes with a warranty. Others may have a return policy. Some may be individual persons selling their own headphones and are obviously not authorized.
Please also note that used items at AWD typically have limited quantities and both their quantity and prices may change more frequently than new condition products. The listings in this blog are typed-in text, they can’t be updated automatically when the price or quantity changes.
Used Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Over-Ear Bluetooth for $244
The Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Over-Ear Bluetooth headphones go for $400 in new condition, but if you want to secretly enjoy these in your basement away from the ire of the judgmental audiophile purist ceiling cat, you can get them in “Used – Like New” condition for $234 plus $10 flat shipping by Electronics Expo through Amazon Wareohouse Deals (AWD). These ship from Electronics Expo. AWD’s own lowest price is $299. The headphones average 4.1 out of 5 based on 37 customer reviews.
V-MODA VAMP Verza DAC/Amp for $375
The new condition V-MODA VAMP Verza DAC and amp (and battery pack too) is currently available in new condition in the black color scheme for $375 with free shipping by V-Moda through Amazon Warehouse Deals. For some reason (perhaps because the V-Moda store is not one of the featured sellers) this does not appear on the main product page for the amp, but you can see it when you look at the detailed results (the link above).
On the other hand if you prefer used, and you are willing to live with (and be seen with) the slightly obnoxious looking white-orange-brown version, you can get it for around $256 in “Used – Very Good” condition with cable and wristband missing by Mobile PC thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is a higher risk purchase however, since it ships from them ,not Amazon. They offer a 30-day money back guarantee, ship from California and average 89% in ratings. So again, this is a higher risk purchase since you won’t deal with Amazon’s own customer service.
Used Brooklyn Headphone Company BK9 Studio Over-Ears for $13.50
If you like to check out the Brooklyn Headphone Company BK9 Studio-ish over-ear headphones without breaking the bank, and you are comfortable with the risk of marketplace sellers, you can get the brown color scheme in “Used – Good” condition for $13.50 with free shipping by BlinQ (89%) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships from them, not Amazon, so no Prime shipping. Their listing says they have a 30-day warranty and include the major accessories. These fashion headphones average 4.2 out of 5 based on 18 customer reviews.
On the other hand, if you don’t want to deal with the risk of used and marketplace shipping, you can get them in new condition for $24~ fulfilled by Amazon.
$5 Used book: “Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems” by Robert Harley
If you are a Prime member (or planning to place a bigger order that would qualify you for free shipping), you can get the book “Introductory Guide to High-Performance Audio Systems” by Robert Harley (2007, paperback) in “Used – Acceptable” condition for just under $5 and eligible for 2-Day Prime shipping because it is fulfilled by Amazon. This is the shorter “Intro” book, not to be confused with the 500+ page book that is “Complete Guide…” by the same author. This particular “Intro” one averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
Used JLab Flex studio-ish headphones for $52.50
The JLab Flex studio-ish headphones with a metal head folding headband currently go for $70 in new condition, but if you want to try them out and can’t wait for future discounts, and you are comfortable with used, you can get them in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $52.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
PS: I did another Amazon Warehouse Deals session, and have more potential deals to digest and post. They should start coming out Sunday PM to Monday PM (other things equal).
Used Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC/amp for $129
UPDATE (3/21/16): new lower price, $129 by Grammophone, also open-box from authorized dealer…
The Audioengine D1 24-bit DAC/amp currently goes for $169 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with open-box, you can get it in “Used – Like New” Open-box condition for $139~ from authorizer seller OneCall (Huppin’s of Gonzaga) through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships from OneCall (state of Washington) so it is not eligible for Prime 2-day shipping.
Used Audioengine N22 Desktop Audio Amplifier for $169
The Audioengine N22 Desktop Audio Amplifier currently goes for $200 in new condition but if you want to save some, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $169~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There’s only one listing of this at the moment.
Used Shure SRH 1840 for $395
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections) for $395~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. One could also keep an eye out of on the price in case of future drops since this price-range is not flying fast like consumer-tier prices.
Used Shure SRH 144 Semi-Open On-Ears for $20
The Shure SRH 144 semi-open portable on-ears with a folding mechanism are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $20~ [was $23~] by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one listing with only one unit left, they are marked as “damaged original packaging”. They average 4.2 out of 5 based on 12 customer reviews.
Used Koss UR 40 Over-Ears for $25
The over-ear Koss UR 40 headphones, which Koss describes as “hybrid closed/open”, are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $25~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). The free shipping terms are the same as the Amazon mothership for items that are sold by Amazon/AWD or fulfilled by AWD. Items that ship directly from marketplace sellers have their own shipping prices and options. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 200+ customer reviews. I haven’t used these, but as you can see in the pictures, there is plenty of open-ness with those speaker grills.
Used BeoPlay H6 (first gen) for $240 to $261
If you can’t resist the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphones but don’t want to pay the $400 new condition price, and you are not tempted by the second generation model (also $400), you can get the first-generation model in Used condition, with prices at $240 for the Natural/Brown color scheme and $261 for the black color scheme. These are the prices by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Other marketplace sellers may have them for slightly less, but they are a higher risk unless they are a well known seller or you have a higher risk threshold.
Used Beyerdynamic T5p for $556
If you are a fan of the Beyerdynamic Tesla line-up, their T5p is available in “Used – Good” condition with minor cosmetic imperfections and damaged packaging for $556~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used HIFIMAN HM-901 for $800
We continue “digesting” various used items at Amazon Warehouse Deals, this time we go Hifiman with their HM-901 digital audio player, available in Used condition by two different sellers for $800, with both orders fulfilled by Amazon. The two sellers are Kraft Audio and HeadAmp Audio Electronics.
PS: in terms of categorization for the purposes of this blog, if a device can play music (regardless of how good its DAC/amp may be), I file it under Digital Audio Players. If it cannot play music, I file it under the AMPs and DACs category (speaking of which, I am resisting temptation to split it, because of hybrids and other categorization complications).
Used Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 for $182+
Sennheiser is stubborn on the prices of the Momentum 2.0 Over-Ears, so if you want them right now, going used may almost halve the price, depending on which model and OS combination you want. Taking a look at the latest Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) situation shows a variety of options. As usual, be careful when buying from marketplace sellers (not AWD Actual), since almost any person or business entity can sell there.
The link above shows the lowest price for each particular combination. To see all available sellers for a particular option, click on the “See all offers for this product” links next to it. For example, the lowest price shown on the above link for the Apple Black option is $170 by a “just launched” seller. This is way too risky for most people, so when you click on the “See all offers for this product”, you will be shown the detailed listings for that particular model, which include “Used – Very Good” for $182~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used “Complete Guide to High-End Audio” Book for $4 shipped [2004 edition]
If you are a book completist, the 2004 edition of the “The Complete Guide to High-End Audio” paperback book by Robert Harley is available in Used Condition for $4 (with shipping included) by various sellers through Amazon.
Please note this particular edition of this book was published in April 2004, it was the 3rd edition, and has 640 pages. Since then, there was a 2010 edition and that was followed by the 2015 edition. The newer versions go for a lot more. So the 2004 edition is perhaps more of historical interest or for comparison between different eras.
Used Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier for $427
More Amazon Warehouse Deals action, this time we have the Beyerdynamic A20 Headphone Amplifier in “Used – Good” condition offered for $427~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Note that a marketplace seller has it for slightly less, but it is a higher-risk purchase since you are dealing with the seller, not the Amazon Customer Service. The amp itself averages 5 out of 5 based on 11 customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible ANC On-Ears for $54
The lightweight Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible Active Noise Cancelling on-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (various cosmetic imperfections, damaged packaging) for $54~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
While there, you may also notice an offer for $46 shipped by a marketplace seller in “Used – Good” condition. This one is not eligible for Prime shipping, and since you are dealing with the seller (not Amazon Customer Service) it is a higher risk purchase.
Used Beyerdynamic T51i On-Ears for $146
The Beyerdynamic T51i currently go for $234~ in new condition, but if you prefer to save some more, there is a price pressure building up on them in used condition at Warehouse Deals. There are seven separate listings in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $146. There is a big gap in price between them and the “Used – Like New” which is much closer to the new condition price of $238. The multiple listings could potential push the price further down ~ other things equal.
These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 80+ customer reviews. These are closed on-ears with portable use in mind, and as the “i” suggest in the model name, they come with the 3-button MFi remote which means you get predictable button behavior with Apple’s devices, and randomess with Android and other mobile devices.
Used SONY PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $378
More headphone amplifier action, the SONY PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is available in “Used – Good” condition (without any detailed comments) for $378~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. They also have a listing in “Used – Like New” for $428~.
[DEAD] Used Creative Labs WP-380 On-Ears (BT, NFC) for $50
Rechecking on 3/7/16 shows none available in Used conditions. In other words, the available unit(s) got scooped up…
[DEAD] Used Beyerdynamic A200p Portable DAC-Amp for $112
Rechecking on 3/7/16 shows no Used units available, in other words, the one available unit got purchased…
Used Beyerdynamic T51i Portable On-Ears for $139
This is another listing to keep an eye out for. Even if the current price is not tempting enough, the bottom may fall out and create a “falling knife” type of a situation. As of the time of writing, there are a lot of listings of the Beyerdynamic T51i Portable Closed On-Ears in “Used – Very Good” condition for $139~, all of them by Amazon Warehouse Deals. If they don’t get sold fast enough, their pricing system will likely discount them further to entice shoppers. No one outside Amazon really knows how exactly the discounting process works, we are of course all guessing, but that’s a lot of listings for a headphone model that is more known to audiophiles than average consumers. It averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 84 customer reviews.
Used Sony XBA H3 Hybrid 3-way In-Ears for $175 to $187
The “BA” is unmistakable in the model name, it’s balanced armature time, the Sony XBA H3 Hybrid 3-way In-Ears have many listings at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). The lowest price is currently $175 in “Used – Good” with many more listings for $187~ in “Used – Very Good”. It looks like there is price pressure on them, perhaps that one “Used – Good” may be the dam that is holding back the discounting. Even if this price is not right, you may want to keep an eye out for them in case of future discounts (not guaranteed that they will drop further though ~ speculation based on patterns).
Used Bravo Audio V1 headphone amp for $60
The Bravo Audio V1 headphone amp is currently offered in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged, missing user manual) for $60 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The Bravo averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 68 customer reviews. There’s only one used listing.
Note however that there are multiple similar Bravo Audio tube-y amps, so be sure to read up on them if you are not familiar with them and you are not sure which one to get for your setup.
Used Philips A1 PRO/27 DJ Headphones for $95
DJ time now, the Philips A1 PRO/27 DJ Headphones under the Armin Van Buuren brand are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition in damaged original packaging for $95~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is only one listing and only one unit available according to the shopping cart over there. The reviews are shared with another model, so the average does not necessary tell the whole story.
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