More brand name bluetooths under $30. The MEElectronics Air-Fi Venture over-ears are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $25 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. These average 4.2 out of 5 based on 280+ customer reviews. They also have a 3.5mm input for wired input. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, and folds flat. It is model HP-AF52-BK-MEE.
Used V-Moda XS On-Ears for $115
The white-silver color scheme of the V-Moda XS On-Ears is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $115~ and “Used – Very Good” for $122 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. If you prefer the black color scheme, it’s available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $118~ and “Used – Good” for $127~, and “Used – Very Good” for $135. Keep in mind, prices and quantities change over time.
Used V-Moda M80 On-Ears for $48
The V-Moda M80 on-ears are currently offered for $48 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings at this price, so price pressure may (or may not) build up over time. They also go for $51 in “Used – Like New” condition.
Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $462
The Sony MDR-Z7 closed-back 70mm driver audiophile headphones are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $462 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Make sure you check the actual sellers offering them. A couple of lesser known sellers have them for around $450. AWD’s own price is currently $462, but keep in mind, used prices and quantities change often-er (new word!). These go for $700 in new condition at authorized Sony dealers.
Used RCA WHP141B 900MHZ (RF Wireless) for $18~
If you are looking for a utilitarian RF-wireless pair of headphones, the RCA WHP141B (900MHZ) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for under $18 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 1700+ customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 229 On-Ears for $10.45 (was $11.56)
Sennheiser has a lot of headphones in their HD 2xx to 4xx product lines, and one of them is heavily discounted in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for just $10.45 [was $11.59; price updated 4/24/15] by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). This is by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers. The new condition price is $30. There’s only one listing, so it may (or may not) sell out quickly. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 220+ customer reviews. This is the black/red color scheme, closed-back, single-side cable, no mic/remote. Prime membership gets you free 2-day delivery. Otherwise free S&H with a $35+ qualifying order.
I am tempted to get one for review/comparison purposes, but my review pipeline is already clogged up and the more I add, the more I procrastinate 🙂
JBL Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $85 [or $40 Used]
According to the Staples Weekly Ad for the week of April 26 until the close of business on May 2nd, they will have the over-ear JLab Omni bluetooth headphones on sale for $85 instead of their usual $100 price. Not all Staples store may carry it, so there is a YMMV component. Amazon’s own price as of blog-posting time is $100.
However, if you are comfortable with used headphones, you can get for $40~ in “Used – Good condition” or $42.64 in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings under “Very Good” which could put some further pressure on the used prices if they don’t get scooped up by what their pricing computer considers an acceptable pace.
These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews and has 50+ questions answered.
Used Sony MDR-V6 for $43 (was $36.50)
The last few months, the good old Sony MDR-V6 were offered in the Amazon Gold Box in the $50s. I don’t know if or when that sale may return, but if you happen to need them right now and don’t mind used, they are going for $43 (was $36.50) [price updated 4/24/15] in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are two listings there as of the time of writing, with the descriptions of the two being slightly different (one is in pristine packaging). These are a pretty solid pair of closed-back over-ear headphones for this price! And for hobbyists/enthusiasts, they are one of the influential models in history, so another reason to scoop one up. And for reviews/comparisoners (new word?), they can be a comparison benchmark of sorts.
PS: after spending some time checking prices at Amazon, I just posted this, along with six other potentially tempting Used offers found at Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with these, supplies can be more limited and prices more volatile, but that’s only a rule of thumb, you never really know for sure beforehand.
Used V-Moda M100 for $141
If you are interested in the V-Moda M100 closed-back over-ears but don’t want to pay the new condition trendy-headphone price of $300, you can currently cut that in half by going used. There are multiple listings of it, in the Matte Black Metal color scheme, by Amazon Warehouse Deals with the “Used – Good” going for $141, and the “Used – Very Good” going for $146~. There are multiple listings, so potentially price pressure may drop prices. Of course if these get mentioned at popular deal sites or forums, they may disappear quickly, so there’s always a risk of sorts.
Used MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML On-Ears for $15
The MEElectronics Atlas Carbon IML on-ears are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $15 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The other styles/colors go for $20+ in Used condition. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 250+ customer reviews.
Used HifiMan RE-400 in-ears for $57
The HifiMan RE-400 in-ears currently go for $80 in new condition, but if you are comfortable with used options, they go for $57 with free shipping, in “Used – Very Good” condition (original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
[DEAD] Used Grado SR80e for $79
These rarely last long, as of 4/24/15, the used options are sold out…
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Used Sony MDR-1A for $195 to $220
The audiophile closed-back Sony MDR-1A over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $195 by seller “Blinq” and for $220 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $49
Bluetooth may not be the ideal music flow way for audiophiles but when you need the convenience of not having to trip over wires or risk damaging jacks and plugs, for some, Bluetooth may be a compromise under certain conditions.
The JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears go for $100 in new condition, but they are currently cut in half in used condition ranging from $49 to $52 (Used Good to Very Good) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 107 customer reviews. They have over 50 questions answered. They are folding and include a travel case and recharge via microUSB slot.
Used AKG K81 DJ headphones for $29~
During their time, the AKG K81 DJ on-ear headphones found themselves in recommendation lists. If you are comfortable with used condition, they are currently offered in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging) for $29~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The usual Amazon free shipping terms apply ($35+ or free 2-day Prime).
Used Sennheiser HDR 120 for $36
The Sennheiser HDR 120 headphones (the headphones part of the RS120 wireless system which can support up to four HDR 120s) are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for around $36 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. As usual with used items, both prices and supplies change often.
Used Philips Fidelio X2 for $240
The Philips Fidelio X2 has been steadily in-stock for a few weeks now, and that means some of them are making the rounds in the used market. With a new condition price of $300, as of the time of writing, there are multiple used listings at (and by) Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). The “Good condition” goes for $240, the “Used – Very Good” for $255, and “Used – Like New” for $270. All these are by AWD actual, not marketplace sellers.
Even if $240 is not a good price for you now, with so many listings (there’s two pages of them!), it is possible (but not guaranteed by any means) that market-driven forces will drive the used prices further down.
PS: please note the prices are as of blog-posting time. Amazon Warehouse Deals prices change more often, and the prices in the blog-post cannot update on their own automatically.
Used Ultrasone PRO 750 for $152
The Ultrasone PRO 750 headphones are currently listed in “Used – Good” condition (without any further details on the condition/packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They are part of the S-Logic world.
Used Stanton DJ Pro 3000 MK II headphones for $28
The Stanton DJ Pro 3000 MK II headphones go for $100 in new condition, but they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $28 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. However multiple reviews point out to durability issues, they average a sad trombone 2.8 out of 5 based on 21 customer reviews, so make sure you do your homework before pulling the trigger.
Used Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears for $69
The black iOS version of the Sennheiser Momentum in-ears is currently available in “Used – Good” condition for around $69 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Sennheiser RS 195 RF for $352
If you are curious about the new RF-wireless Sennheiser headphones but don’t want to pay full price, the RF 195 is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $352 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition goes for $450 at authorized dealers. These are closed back, over-ears, with manual controls (balance, volume). The RS models include both a pair of headphones and a transmitter base.
Used Sennheiser HDR 175 headphone for $130
The HDR 175 headphones, that are the headphone part of the brand new Sennheiser RS 175 headphone system are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (original damaged packaging) for $130 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. They go for $170 in new condition at authorized dealers. This of interest if you need additional headsets for the RS 175 system that goes for $280 in new condition.
If you are not familiar with the Sennheiser wireless headphone naming scheme, the RS models are headphones + transmitter base. The HDR are the headphones only, no transmitter base. The new RS175 averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 15 customer reviews and has the same number of questions answered. Both reviews and answers are searchable separately, you just have to page down on the various sub-pages to look for their dedicated search boxes.
Used Philips SHL-3000 headphones for $8
On the single figure (I think they are on-ear) front, the purple color scheme of the Philips SHL-3000 headphones is available in “Used – Like New” condition (original packaging) for around $8 by Amazon Warehouse Deals with the usual free shipping options (free 2-day Prime or with $35+ for non-Prime). These average 4 out of 5 based on 50+ customer reviews.
Used Superlux HD 681 for $23
They are back again, the Superlux HD 681 headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $23, sold by Kellards with the order fulfilled by Amazon Warehouse Deals, so the usual Amazon free shipping terms apply (free 2-day for Prime, or $35+ for non-Prime). Superlux has a variety of headphones with similar sounding names, so you may want to do some research if you are not familiar with their line-up.
Used Audio Technica ATH-M40x for $82~
As of the time of writing, the Audio Technica ATH-M40x closed-back over-ear studio-headphones are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $82.40 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
The above if you want a low price. In terms of bang for the buck, there is a variety of new condition M40x bundles that go for $100 to $110 that include extra items like a Fiio E6 portable amp or a Creative Labs Blaster portable amp or a carrying case.
Used Sony MDR-Z7 headphones for $370
If the new condition sale price of $510 is still too high, and you are comfortable with used headphones, the Sony MDR-Z7 currently have a “Used – Acceptable” condition listing for $370 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Supplies may be limited, so it might be gone by the time you read this blog-post (you can also subscribe to the RSS feed for the latest updates).
Philips X2 in-stock NOW (or USED for $270 now)
There is some movement on the Philips X2 availability front. There are multiple used units in-stock at Amazon Warehouse Deals with prices starting at $270 in “Used – Good” condition and going higher for better condition.
Great news for new condition as of 3/31/15, it is in-stock now, and ready to ship, at Amazon.com by Amazon actual at its regular price of $300. Limit five per buyer! Mayhaps they should have a lower limit so “resellers” don’t buy them and then sell them for crazy prices on eBay. This would give “real customers” a chance to buy them. And create more happy Amazon customers.
Used Sennheiser RS 195 RF for $365
The new condition price of the recently released Sennheiser RS 195 RF wireless headphones is $450 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some and not wait for future discounts, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged packaging, missing battery) for $365~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. Keep in mind, the battery is missing from this particular offer. These are closed-back, over-ears, with a charging dock which also serves as a stand.
Used Elite Core EU-4 in-ears for $24
More used action at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), where they are offering the Elite Core EU-4 in-ears (single driver) you can get them in Used – Like New condition for around $23.50, sold by AWD so they are eligible for the usual free shipping options (Prime 2-day or with $35+ offer). These average 3.4 out of 5 based on 10 customer reviews.
Used Sennheiser HD 360 Pro for $26
Not as famous as the HD-x80 series, the Sennheiser HD 360 Pro is currently available in “Used – Good condition” for around $26 at Amazon Warehouse Deals by AWD actual. This averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 260+ customer reviews.
[DEAD] Used Superlux HD681 for $23
As of 3/29/15 recheck, these got scooped up at $23… The semi-open Superlux HD681 headphones are currently offered in “Used – Like New” condition for $23 by marketplace seller Kellards with the order fulfilled by Amazon through Warehouse Deals. The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime 2-day or with $35+ order). These headphones average 4.3 out of 5 with 260+ customer reviews.
Used Audio Technica ATH-M10 for $22
With the announcement of the new M-0x line, Audio Technica now has plenty of headphone choices in this line-up. If of all those it’s the ATH-M10 the ones you are interested in, you can get them in Used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals, with the “Used – Good” condition going for $22, and the “Used – Very Good” for $24.60~. These are fulfilled by Amazon, so the usual free shipping terms apply. These average 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
Used Denon DA-300USB DAC/amp for $402 (was $376, was $429)
The Denon DA-300USB desktop DAC/amp goes for $500 at authorized dealers, but if you want to save some, it is currently going for $402 (was $376, was $429) in “Used – Very Good” condition with this description “Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged”, by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated here on 3/25/15 PM.
[DEAD] In-stock (USED condition): Philips X2 for $279
As of 3/24/15 at 2:30am ET, the used options by AWD are sold out again… If you are comfortable with used headphones and you can’t wait a few more weeks, the Philips X2 over-ear open-back headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $279 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. The new condition price is $300 with Amazon’s release estimate being “2-5 weeks”.
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