[DEAD] Used wireless Merkury Innovations for $3.29

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[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-PQ3 PIIQ on-ears for $7

As of a 1/23/15 recheck, these sold out… Another way to put that Amazon Prime membership to work, the yellow Sony MDR-PQ3 PIIQ lightweight on-ear headphones are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $7 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews. These are discontinued.

Used red Panasonic RP-HX35 On-Ears for $2.50

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, or you are planning to place an order of $35 or more over there, this may be a curiosity or experimentation little thing to add to your order, the red lightweight Panasonic RP-HX35-R on-ears are currently available in used condition for under $2.50 (!) at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Condition ranges from “Good” to “Like New” but the prices go from $2.36 to $2.49, so basically you can get the best available condition for only 13 cents more. These average 3 out of 5 based on 13 customer reviews. To summarize, let price set expectations 🙂

[DEAD] Used AKG K518 LE folding on-ears for $18

As of a 1/22/15 recheck, these sold out as used…
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[DEAD] Used white AKG K350 in-ears for $18

As of a 1/22/15 recheck, these sold out as used…
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[DEAD] Used MEElectronics NoiseSHIELD ANC headphones for $28.50

As of 1/26/15 re-check, the price went up…
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Used MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears for $13.50

More $15-ish deals from the Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD), the black/yellow color scheme of the MEElectronics Air-Fi AF71 Metro Bluetooth in-ears is available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $13.20, sold by AWD actual. Only this color scheme is discounted.

Used AKG K514 MKII semi-open headphones for $15

Some more digging into Amazon Warehouse Deals has unearthed another potentially interesting “very deep cut”, the white AKG K514 MK II Natural Sound Stereo Headphones are available in “Used – Acceptable condition” for around $15. Free 2-day shipping for Prime or with a $35+ order for non-members. They are semi-open with 32 ohm and have just two customer reviews with 3.5 out of 5 average.

Used Beyerdynamic T70p Over-Ears for around $300

The Beyerdynamic T70p over-ear headphones are currently available around $300 depending on condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They go for $297 in “Used – Good” condition, and $306~ in “Used – Very Good” and $313~ in “Used – Like New”. Keep in mind, these prices can change over there at any time.

In new condition, there are two left for $450 at Sonix Electronix.

The T70p is p for portable, not p for Pro as the tab at Amazon states – but the product name is correct there – see annotated screenshot below:

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[DEAD] Used Yamaha RH5MA Monitor headphones for $39

As of a 1/23/15 recheck, these sold out as used… The new condition Yamaha RH5MA Monitor headphones go for $60, but if you want to save some, you can get them in “Used Very Good” condition for $39 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. They average 4.5 out of 5 based on 89 customer reviews. Note that these are semi-open/semi-closed.

Used Grado SR-125e for $135

The new condition Grade SR-125e open-back on-ears go for $150, but if you are fond of buying used, they go for $135 in “Used – Very Good” condition in original packaging (may be damaged) by Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Used Sennheiser HD360 Pro for $27

Nowhere near as celebrated as the HD 280 and 380 duo, but also much lower in price, the Sennheiser HD360 Pro over-ear headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $27 at Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ qualifying order (if not a Prime member). They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 220+ customer reviews and have 41 questions answered.

Used AKG Q350 in-ears for $26 (black) [update: white for $12 sold out]

UPDATE (1/19/14): the white for $12~ sold out given the craziness of the price, but the black remains in “Used – Good” condition for around $26 at Amazon Warehouse Deals

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Used Beats Solo 2.0 start at $109+ (varies by color)

The latest generation Beats Solo 2.0 On-Ears are currently available in Used Condition in various colors at Amazon Warehouse Deals, sold by AWD actual (the results you see are filtered by Prime shipping), with prices starting at $109 (red), $115 (black or blue), etc. Click on each color’s thumbnail link over there to see more options for that particular color. The link above shows the lowest price per color, which is typically the lowest “condition” available.

Used Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones for $262

If you are curious about the Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones (with built-in amp) but don’t want to spend the $350 new condition price, they are currently available in “Used – Good” condition for $262 or “Used – Very Good” condition for $271 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

JVC-HARX500 for $18 (or $12+ used)

On the budget over-ears front, the JVC HARX-500 with their long-ass cable are available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for around $12 and go up to $15 in “Used – Like New” condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members.

If you prefer new condition, they go for just under $18 at Sears and Walmart with some possible paths to free shipping.

These are the second model in the 300-500-700-900 line-up.

Used RCA WHP141B Wireless headphones for $24~

On the utilitarian front, the RCA WHP141B Wireless (900 MHz) headphones can be used in “Used – Very Good” condition for around $24 per pair at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual. There are multiple listings for these, so it is possible that the price will drop further in the next few days. They go for $40+ in new condition. These are radio frequency wireless (not bluetooth). They average 3.5 out of 5 based on 1500+ customer reviews with over 280 questions answered if you are curious. Keep in mind, these are best suited for utilitarian, not audiophile use.

Used JLab Omni Over-Ear Bluetooths for $57 [updated]

Hide this post from your ardent audiophile purist friends! Don’t let them see it! It’s *gasp* a bluetooth Over-Ear headphone 😉 The new JLab Omni go for $100 in new condition but they are currently cut in half in used condition! The “Used – Acceptable” goes for $49 (sold out), while the “Used – Good” goes for $57 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings, so if you don’t want them right away, time may put price pressure on the used prices. They are folding and their style is kinda Momentum-ish based on the gallery pictures over there. They average 4.1 out of 5 based on 65 customer reviews, and they have 42 questions answered. Keep in mind, anyone on the internet with an amazon.com account can ask and/or answer a question!

Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ears (iOS) for $192 (was $170)

UPDATE (2/26/15): as of this update, the lowest price is $192 in the Denim iOS version. But the used prices have dropped, currently as low as $118 for the Sand iOS combination.

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Used Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears (Galaxy) for $72

If you are interested in the Galaxy version (not the iOS version) of the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ears, they are available in “Used – Very Good” condition for just under $72 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The used iOS version goes for more. Their new condition price is $100. These average 4.1 out of 5 based on 35 customer reviews.

Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears: $182 (brown)

The larger new condition brown Over-Ears are currently down to $182 with free shipping at Amazon.com (sold by Focus Camera but fulfilled by Amazon.com) or for $189 by Amazon actual. The black-red goes for $185 but the Ivory is much higher.

If you prefer used, Amazon Warehouse Deals actual has the brown in “Used Very Good” condition for $127. Marketplace seller “Adgtron” offers it for a similar price under Used and also under Refurbished. I’m not quite sure what the difference is between them.

[DEAD] Used Audio-Technica M30 for $40~

As of a 1/23/15, these are sold out as used…
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[DEAD] Used JBL-J88 or J88i Over-Ears for around $25

As of 1/11/15, these sold out by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual…
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[DEAD] Polk Audio Buckle headphones for $71

As of a 1/15/15 recheck, they are sold-out in new condition but you can get them for $47+ in Used condition at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

More Polk Audio action, their Buckle headphones (not to be confused with the previously mentioned Hinge), are also on sale at Amazon.com for $71 per pair in the black-silver color scheme, with a limit of three per shopping cart. These are new condition by Amazon actual.

They have 40mm drivers, single detachable cable, 3-button remote/mic, and such. They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 44 customer reviews.

Used JVC-HARX300 for $10

On the almost single figured front, especially if you are an Amazon Prime member (for the free 2-day shipping), the JVC HAR-X300 headphones are available in “Used – very good” condition for around $10 at Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition prices start at $13 but without free shipping. This particular used listing says “Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged.” These are the entry-level model of a four headphone lineup (300, 500, 700, 900 model numbers).

[DEAD] Used Sony MDR-Z7 for $510

As of a 2/5/15 re-checking of this listing, the prices went up… The new condition price of Sony’s latest flagship, the MDR-Z7, is $700 but if you want to save some, you can get it for $510 in “Used -Very Good” or $520 in “Used – Like New” at Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are multiple listings of this over there, which may put price pressure on the available used quantities, and cause prices to drop in the next few days. This is only a general rule of thumb, there is no guarantee this will happen since a number of factors affect used prices.

[DEAD] Used Philips Fidelio X2 for $270

As of 1/5/15, the used options are sold out and it is only available in new condition at the regular price… This is a small discount at the moment compared to the new condition price, but dedicated used-condition buyers may find it of interest still since these are a new release. The Philips Fidelio X2 is available in “Used – Good condition” for $270 at Amazon Warehouse Deals by AWD actual. The new condition price is $300. The used price may go up and down depending on various factors, so you may want to keep an eye out for it in case it gets discounted.

[DEAD] Used Audio Technica ATH-M30 for $40

As of 1/5/15, this sold out and is no longer available used at this price… If of all the Audio Technica studio headphones, old and new, it is the ATH-M30 the ones you want, they are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $40 with free shipping at Amazon Warehouse Deals by AWD actual. They average 4.4 out of 5 based on nearly 2300 customer reviews.

Used Sennheiser HD 429 S for $26 w/free S&H

On the other hand, if you are looking for a pair of Sennheiser HD 4xx headphones with a mic/remote, and don’t mind used, the HD 429 S (the S is part of the name, S for smartphone) are available in “Used – Like New” condition for $26 with free shipping by Pinnacle Deals at Amazon. These ship from Pinnacle Deals, so everyone gets free shipping… They average 4.3 out of 5 based on 70+ customer reviews.

[DEAD] Used HIFIMAN EF-2A head-amp for $112

As of 2/13/15 recheck, the used prices are higher…

The HIFIMAN EF-2A headphone amplifier is offered in “Used – Very Good” condition for just under $112 at Amazon Warehouse Deals by Audio Advisor. This is fulfilled by Amazon, so free 2-day Prime shipping for members. Please note quantities of used items are typically limited and it may sell out by the time you are reading this post.

[DEAD] Used AKG K240 for $42

As expected, this got scooped up quickly, gone as of a 12/19/14 recheck…

The new condition AKG K240 first generation studio headphones is stubborn-ish around $60, but if you are comfortable getting a Used condition, it is currently available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for $42 at Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual, so it qualifies for free shipping (or 2-day Prime for members). This may not last long, but I can’t keep checking the listing every hour, so it may be long gone by the time you read this.

Used JLab Omni Bluetooth Over-Ears for $70~

Bluetooth headphones may not win any audiophile awards, but when you want to move around and don’t want to deal with cables creating trouble or even ruining your headphones, bluetooth can be a compromise, at least for some. The new JLab Omni folding bluetooth over-ears go for $100 in new condition, but if you are cool with used headphones, they are available in “Used – Good” condition for $69 or “Used – Very Good” for $71.50 or “Used – Like New” for $73 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There are many listings, so this may perhaps create price pressure and further drop prices (this is only a theory).

Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears (black) for $200 [updated]

The black color scheme of the Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ears is currently on sale for $200 at Amazon.com with a limit of one pair per shopping cart during this sale.

UPDATE: The $120 used offer got scooped up, the lowest price now is $140 in “Used – Very Good” condition. On the other hand, if you prefer used, this is available in “Used – Acceptable” condition for around $120 at Amazon Warehouse Deals.

Used Sony MDR-1A black for $221 (was $232)

The new Sony MDR-1A headphones go for $300 in new condition, but at the moment, there is a “Used – Good condition” option going for $221 (was $232) at Amazon Warehouse Deals (by Amazon). As usual, keep in mind that both prices and quantity of used items typically change more often than new condition products… Price updated in blog-post on 12/19/14 at 1:22am ET…

Fostex TH-900 for $1274 [updated]

If you are interested in the Fostex TH-900 audiophile headphones, in new condition, and you don’t mind waiting for 1.5 months, you can get them for $1275 at Musician’s Friend by using coupon code HOHOHO (coupon expires 12/18/14). The shipping estimate is January 22, 2015, so if you are not the patient type, it may be a painful wait.

The B-stock for $1150 sold out… Updated 12/12/14 at 10:45pm ET…
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