The new condition price for the second generation Parrot Zik headphones (aka 2.0) is $400 but if you are fond of used, you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition for $302~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These have all the tech buzzword features, Bluetooth, touch controls, NFC, ANC, custom app, etc.
Used Superlux HD668B for $32.50
The frequently recommended in the sub-$50 category Superlux HD668B semi-open over-ears are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $32.50 by Kellars with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com. The description for this particular listing says “IN NEW CONDITION. Full Manufactures Warranty. 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION”. I’m not yelling, the uppercase is how the listing is written 🙂 They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $25 w/free S&H
The closed back over-ear Sennheiser HD 429 S (S for smartphones/tablets) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $25 with free shipping by Pinnacle Deals through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is shipped by Pinnacle Deals, so everyone gets free shipping regardless of Prime status. The description there says, “Sennheiser approved and authorized. Refurbished to like new condition. Fully accessorized. 90 day warranty”. The headphones average 4.2 out of 5 based on 120 customer reviews. These are 32 ohm headphones. Someone needs to create a cheat-sheet to keep track of all the Sennheiser HD 4xx and HD 3xx and HD 2xx headphones 🙂
Used Sony PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier for $360
More Sony action, their PHA-2 Headphone Amplifier is offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $360 (was $343) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. A just-launched marketplace seller offers it for slightly less but that’s if you are a more high-risk shopper… Price updated here 5/26/15…
Used Sony PHA1A Portable DAC/amp for $223
The new condition Sony PHA1A Portable DAC-amp goes for $300 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get it for around $223 (was $202) in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals, in the silver color scheme… Price updated here 5/26/15…
Used Denon DA-300USB DAC/Amp for $380
The Denon DA-300USB DAC and amp is currently available in “Used – Like New” condition for $380 with free shipping by OneCall thru Amazon Warehouse Deals. Per the listing, “item was a return in one of our retail stores. In original box with all manuals and accessories. One Year Warranty provided by OneCall, an Authorized Denon Reseller”. The new condition price at authorized dealers is $500.
[DEAD] Used Marantz HD- DAC1High Definition USB DAC Amp for $530
These sold out… The Marantz HD- DAC1High Definition USB DAC and headphone-amp are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition or around $530 (was $482) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They go for $800 in new condition… Price updated here 5/26/15…
Used Shure SRH 145m+ for $26
Shure’s first attempt at consumer sub-$50 headphones have been around for a few months now that they are getting discounted in the used market, the closed-back on-ear with a mic/remote, the SRH 145m+ is available in “Used – Good” condition for $26~ and $28~ in “Used – Very Good” by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
[DEAD] Used Pyle Pro PHPDJ1 DJ headphones for $4.50
As of 5/26/15, all used options are sold out…
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[DEAD] Used Bravo V2 head-amp for $51
As of 5/26/15, the discounted used prices got scooped up… If you are comfortable with used gear, the Bravo V2 headphone amp is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $51 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). There’s only one listing by AWD actual available as of the time of writing.
Used RHA MA750i In-Ears for $77
The RHA MA750i in-ears go for $130 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with buying used, you can get them for around $77 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). There are multiple pages of used listings by AWD, so price pressure may push the prices further down. The different listings have slightly different used descriptions, so check them to see which one may be the best match for your used gear risk matrix.
Note: these are on the same Amazon product listing as the MA750 (which does not have mic/remote as the lack of an “i” in its name hints at), so when clicking around, do pay attention to that.
Used MEElectronics Sport-Fi M6 for $8
The sporty MEelectronics Sport-Fi M6 are available just under $8 in the black color scheme in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The other colors, also used, go for $8.50 or more.
[DEAD] Used Sennheiser IE80 in-ears for $256 (was $238)
As of 5/26/15 the used price increased even more… The Sennheiser IE80 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $256 (was $238) by Amazon Warehouse Deals, with many listings at “Used – Very Good” going for $254. If someone buys the “Good” which is holding the price dam, it may put price pressure on the various “Very Good” listings… Price updated here 5/23/15…
Used Sony MDR-7502 for $22.50
The Sony MDR-7502 (not to be confused with the more popular MDR-7506 (and MDR-V6 cousins)), are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22.50 by Amazon Warehouse Deals, but that’s not the whole story. There are many listings at this time, which means that if they don’t move fast enough, their prices may drop even further (this is only a rule of thumb, not a guarantee). They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 56 customer reviews.
Used JLab Omni BT Over-Ear for $43
On the utilitarian front, the closed-back over-ear JLab Omni bluetooth headphones are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for under $43 at Amazon Warehouse Deals, while “Used – Very Good” goes for $49. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 118 customer reviews.
Used Shure SRH-550-DJ for $51
The Shure SRH-550 DJ headphones go for $100 in new condition at authorized dealers but if you are cool with used, you can get them for $51 (was $54) in “Used – Very Good” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated in blog-post on 5/19/15…
Used Philips Fidelio X1 for $149
If you are trying to decide between the Philips Fidelio X1 and X2, and are leaning towards the X1, you might as well go the used route, as the price at Amazon Warehouse Deals is sliding further down now, available as of the time of writing for $149 in “Used – Good” condition, and $159~ in “Used – Very Good” condition.
Used Shure SRH1840 open-back for $412
The open-back over-ear Shure SRH 1840 headphones go for $500 in new condition at authorized dealers, but at the moment, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $412 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.
Used MEelectronics AirFi Runaway (BT On-Ears) for $23
On the budget bluetooth on-ear used front, the black color scheme of the MEelectronics AirFi Runaways is going for $23 in “Used – Good” condition, with the other colors going for more by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Shure SE425-CL in-ears for $212
The Shure SE425-CL in-ears in the clear color scheme go for $300 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $212~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Shure SRH145m+ On-Ears for $32
The Shure consumer $50ish headphones have been out for a few months now, so the used options are dropping in price. As of the time of writing, you can get the Shure SRH145m+ On-Ears in “Used – Good” condition for $32~ or “Used – Very Good” condition for $34~ or “Used – Like New” for $36~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple used listings so price pressure may built up and drive them further down. The new condition price is $50. The “m+” means mic with 3-button Apple remote.
The straight up headphones with no mic/remote version, the SRH-145 has a $40 new condition price and going for $30 in “Used – Good condition” by Amazon Warehouse Deals. For this particular model, we have an unboxing post (pictures/text, no video) and review diary.
[DEAD] Used Marantz HD-DAC1 for $581 (was $619)
As of a 6/3/15 re-check, this sold out in used condition… The Marantz HD-DAC1 USB DAC and headphone amp is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $581 (was $597, was $619) and “Used – Like New” for $658~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $800. There are four listings of this, so there is the possibility of price pressure causing the used prices to drop… Price updated 5/5/15…
Refurbished FiiO D3 (D03K) for $18
The FiiO D3 (D03K) is available in refurbished open-box condition for $13 plus $5 flat shipping by Micca Distributor (98%) through amazon.com. A Micca six foot optical Toslink cable is included. It goes for $30 in new condition. It averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 1370+ customer reviews.
Used Shure SRH 840 for $139
The closed-back over-ear Shure SRH 840 headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $139~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 180+ customer reviews.
Used HiFiMan HE-500 for $440
The HifiMan HE-500 planar magnetic (orthodynamic) headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $440 by Kraft Street Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon. These average 4.7 out of 5 based on 78 customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 439 for $34
The closed-back over-ear Sennheiser HD 439 go for $60 in new condition but you can get them for $34~ in “Used – Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They also have two “Used – Very Good” listings for $36. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews.
Used Grado RS2e for $421
Open back, open wallet! The Grado RS2e go for $500 in new condition, but if you are cool with used, there is currently one listing in “Used – Like New” condition for $421~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used Sennheiser IE800 in-ears for $484 (was $511)
The Sennheiser IE 800 in-ears are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (damaged packaging, missing manual, blemished accessories) for $484 (was $511~) by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated 5/3/15…
[DEAD] Used AKG K550 for $108
As of 5/5/15, the used price has gotten closer to the new condition price…
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Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22
If of the various Audio Technica ATH-Mxx series headphones it is the M10 you are interested in, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $22.05 by K&M Camera fulfilled by Amazon.com.
Used Samson HP10 Over-Ears for $3.45
If you are looking for headphones to experiment on or keep in the car and such, the Samson HP10 over-ears headphones (which also go by other brand names by the looks of it, they remind me of some of the Nady headphones included with some music keyboards) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $3.45 (was $4.23) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Prime membership gets them to you with free 2-day shipping. Non-Primes get free S&H with a qualifying order of $35+. They average 3.4 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews… Price updated 5/3/15…
[DEAD] Keeps Dropping: Used Soundmagic HP150 for $101 (was $124)
As of 4/29/15 at 9:50pm ET, the used options sold out at Amazon Warehouse Deals…
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Used BeoPlay H6 Over-Ears for $245 (was $258)
The new condition stylish BeoPlay H6 over-ears go for $400 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used, you can get them as low as $245 (was $258) in the black color scheme, in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They are available in five different color schemes. The rest go for more in used condition. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 70+ customer reviews… Price updated here 4/28/15…
Used Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ears for $21
The closed-back on-ear Sennheiser HD 218i headphones, with the Apple MFi 3-button remote and mic, is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $21 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These average 4 out of 5 based on 50+ customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless (kleer) for $104
Sennheiser has a new generation of RS-series headphones, but if you cool with the previous generation and used condition, the RS 170 (one pair of headphones plus transmitter stand/base) are available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for $104~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. These are RF Wireless (not bluetooth) and use Kleer technology.
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