If you don’t want to wait for another Creative Aurvana LIVE! closed-back over-ear (first generation) sale [current new condition price is $56], you can get them in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for the very specific price of $40.09 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used Hifiman Edition S open/closed on-ears for $103
The Hifiman Edition S open/closed on-ear dynamic headphones are now down to $129 in new condition in either color scheme, but if you want to get closer to $100, there is a “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) listing for $102.69 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual.
Used Naxa NE-922A 5 in 1 RF Wireless System for $4.23
If you are looking for a basic AA and AAA powered RF-wireless headphone system that is low in volume, $4.23 is all it takes to get the Naxa NE-922A 5 in 1 RF wireless system in “Used – Very Good” condition” through Amazon Warehouse Deals with free shipping for Prime members.
These are sold under various brands. I have a different brand of this. The base is powered by two AA batteries, and the headset by two AAA batteries. Rechargeables work well in both. Volume is on the low side and it is a basic RF communication system. It has its audio issues but it is definitely utilitarian if you want something that just barely works. It’s audio (with all of its issues) is less annoying than the constant clicking of the $100 Sony RF-995.
Used Xiaomi Piston Fits In-Ears for $12 [Prime eligible]
If you don’t want to wait for weeks for these to get to you from China, especially if you are a Prime member, the Xiaomi Piston Fit in-ears are available for around $12 in used condition through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This link shows the lowest price per color/option. Click on the “See all offers for this product” to see the detailed listings per color/option.
Of the summary link above, the rose-gold is the best bet for $12.06 as it is “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) or the silver in similar condition for $13.25. This seems to suggest it’s just imperfect packaging. The black color scheme for $11.69 on the other hand is “Used – Good” (will come repackaged) which suggests a higher risk (opened already, mayhaps used, and such).
The new condition price is $20 (Prime eligible).
Used AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon Semi-Open Over-Ear for $449
The AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon Over-Ear Semi-Open go for $700 in new condition at authorized dealers but if you want to save some, marketplace seller “Audio Advice Online” is offered them in “Used – Like New” condition for $449 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship directly from them, they are not Prime eligible.
Used PSB M4U ANC Headphones for $129
ListenUP of Colorado has the PSB M4U 2 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $129 with free shipping in your choice of black color scheme or white color scheme [CORRECTED messed up link] through Amazon Warehouse Deals. These ship directly from ListenUp in Colorado. Next close-up price is open-box for $149 in white by Gramophone of House Maryland.
Used Open-Box Chord Mojo DAC/amp for $450
It’s back down to $450 again for the “Used – Very Good” open-box condition CHORD Electronics Mojo DAC/amp with those marble-style buttons, offered at this price by real-world A/V dealer “HiDef Lifestyle” through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It ships directly from HiDef and it is not Prime eligible.
AKG K81 DJ Closed On-Ears for $29 with free S&H
The good old closed-back on-ear AKG K81 DJ headphones are now on sale for $29 with free shipping in new condition at B&H Photo. If your order total is $49+, you get upgraded to “free expedited shipping” instead. This is not a daily deal, so expiration time is unknown.
If you want a lower price and are planning to buy something else as well from B&H Photo, they have them in “USED Condition 9” for $20. Shipping is extra unless your order total is $49+, then you get free shipping. When the USED item sells out, it will automatically redirect to the new condition listing.
They average over 4 stars based on 22 customer reviews over there.
[DEAD] Used Final Audio Design Sonorous IV Hybrid Closed Over-Ears for $299
As of a 2/6/18 recheck, the $299 options is sold out and now the lowest used price is much higher…
[DEAD] Used Koss PRO DJ 200 Studio for $49
This sold out as of 2/6/18 recheck…
Back to “The Used” with the closed-back Koss PRO DJ 200 Studio headphones, they are currently available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $49~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There is only one used listing for this headphone which averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 94 customer reviews over there.
[DEAD] Open-Box Philips SHP-9500S for $38 w/free S&H
As of a 2/6/18 recheck, the open-box sold out and the new condition price skyrocketed to $70. Side-effects of a sustained hype train 🙂
V-Sonic VSD2s IEMs for $35 NEW or $27 [Prime shipping]
If you want to get the V-Sonic VSD2s IEMs in the red-blue color scheme with fast US-based shipping, you can get them in new condition for $35 fulfilled by Amazon (sold by “Lend Me UR Ears”‘s Amazon store) or for $27~ in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) by Amazon Warehouse actual. You can see both options at the detailed Amazon listing…
Used Etymotic MK5 In-Ears for $45
This is a bit of a question-mark because it says “Used – Acceptable” condition without giving any further details on the condition. They have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so if you don’t hate returning items, it’s not as big of a deal. This is the Etymotic MK5 In-Ears available in that condition for $45~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual…
PS: Amazon Warehouse Deals is rebranding itself to Amazon Warehouse.
Used Fiio A3 portable headphone amp for $42 w/FS
Keeping track of the Fiio product names from memory, especially after the naming reboot, is no easy task. The new condition Fiio A3 portable headphone amp (no DAC on this one) goes for $60 in new condition at authorized Fiio dealers, but if you want to save some, you can get it for $42~ with free shipping by Electronics EXPO through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
[DEAD] Used Fiio EX1 (2nd Gen) for $39 w/free S&H
As of 2/6/18 recheck, this sold out at these low used prices…
On the earphones front, the Fiio EX1 in the second generation is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original box, original packaging) for $39~ with free shipping by Electronics EXPO through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The earphones average 4 out of 5 based on 22 customer reviews. These ship directly from Electronics EXPO (mainly east coast chain() and are not Prime-shipping eligible.
Used Hifiman HE-400i Planars for $150
Marketplace seller “Alpha Stereo” (fulfilled by Amazon) is currently offering the Hifiman HE-400i planar-magnetics in “Used – Good” condition (they have a long uppercase sentence describing them) for $150 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Status Audio CB-1 Closed Over-Ears for $40
The closed back Status Audio CB-1 over-ears go for $59 in new condition but if you want to save some, the Status Audio Amazon store has a trio of Used Listings at Amazon Warehouse Deals going for $40 (Used Good) or $44 (Used Very Good) or $49 (Used Like New). These are fulfilled by Amazon, thus Prime eligible.
The open-back sister model, the OB-1, are currently un-orderable at Amazon, eg when you search for them, they don’t show up in the search results. The product listing is not pulled though, it remains there on their website, but it won’t show up with an Amazon product search. Kinda annoying if you are trying to read reviews and comments about it.
Used Audio Technica R70X Open Over-Ear for $239
The open-back over-ear Audio Technica R70X (a parallel model to the closed M70x) are currently available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for $239~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. This link is the summary that only shows one used listing, but when you check the Used Only listings you’ll also find a “Used – Very Good” for $255~ and a “Used – Like New” for $270~.
Used Open Box Sennheiser HD 650 for $256
If of all the various Sennheiser options it is the HD 650 the one you want, it is currently available in “Used – Like New” open-box condition for $256 with free shipping by BLINQ through Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD). This ships directly from Blinq and it is not Prime eligible. The new condition price is steady at $315 these days at authorized Sennheiser dealers.
The same seller has the all new HD 660S in Used Open Box condition for $438~ also through AWD.
Of note, upsetting the 600/650 truce is the Massdrop HD 6XX for $200 whose “drop” (aka offer) is currently inactive.
Open-box Noontec Zoro or Zoro HD for $13 with free S&H
Perhaps we have entered “Valentine’s Gift Buying” season because there’s more activity on the deals front. BuyDIG is offering 15% off their Clearance sale items with coupon code CLEAROUT15 until 1/31/18. This sale includes 29 headphones.
If you are looking for a budget closed-back on-ear headphone, as of the time of writing there are three listings of open-box Noontec Zoro On-Ears. The price is $15 with free shipping. Using the coupon CLEAROUT15 drops the price by 15%, making them $12.75 with free shipping. One of the three listings is the Zoro HD, while the other two are the Zoro.
As of the time of writing, there are two units left for the Zoro HD, and 3 and 10 of the two color schemes of the Zoro.
At their time, before the improved Beats Solo 2 came out, these Beats clones were considered by many to be a more decent Beats-style sound than the actual Beats. These are folding headphones. Plenty has been written about them if you are willing to dig into the search engines and the audio forums.
Used Open Box Sennheiser HD 660S for $438
A Song Of Discount and Sennheiser! The HD 660S open-back over-ears are currently available in “Used – Like New” condition (open-box; 30-day money-back) for $438~ with free shipping by marketplace seller BLINQ through Amazon Warehouse Deals. This ships directly from Blinq and it is not Prime eligible, so there is a higher risk than buying directly from Amazon or fulfilled by Amazon.
PS: there is no mention of warranty in the Blinq listing, so assume you won’t get any warranty.
Used Denon HP600 DJ On-Ears for $43
On the used front, Amazon Warehouse Deals actual is having the Denon HP600 On-Ear Closed DJ headphones for $43~ with free shipping in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging).
Note that there are three different models on the same product listing at Amazon, so if you are reading customer reviews or answered questions, make sure they are referring to the correct model!
Used Yahama EPH-30 In-Ears for $11
If you are not a perfectionist, the black color scheme of the Yahama EPH-30 in-ears are available in “Used – Good condition” (various cosmetic imperfections; repackaged) for the very specific price of $10.79 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, so Prime members get free 2-day shipping. These average 3.2 out of 5 based on 80+ customer reviews, so if you are not familiar with them, be sure to read up on them as the review score suggests trade-offs and potential issues.
Used Philips A1 PRO/27 Closed DJ Headphones for $29 w/FS
This was the entry-level in the Philips + Armin Van Buuren line of DJ headphones. It is the closed-back over-ear Philips A1 PRO 27 available in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual for $29 with free shipping. They are on the same listing as the A5 model, so make sure you are reading reviews and questions/answers for the correct model.
Used FOCAL Listen Bluetooth Over-Ears for $224, NEW for $249
The FOCAL Listen Wireless (bluetooth) closed-back over-ears go for $300 in new condition at some of the recognizable dealers, but if you want to save some, then to Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) we go, where AWD actual has them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $224. There you will also find two “fulfilled by Amazon” sellers (Audio Advisor, Wired for Less) offering them for $249 in new condition.
Used Audeze Deckard DAC/amp for $414 + S&H
And now time for some used scavenger hunt action! We begin with the Audeze Deckard DAC/amp, it is available in “Used – Excellent Plus” condition for $414 plus shipping (starting at $11) at authorized dealer Adorama.com. When the used option sells out, you will no longer see it in their search results.
Open-box Focal CLEAR for $1399
This is the first time I’ve seen this headphone available as used at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Marketplace seller “Wired for less” (100%, 1345 ratings) offers it in “Used – Like New” open-box condition for $1400 with free shipping instead of the $1500 price in new condition. This ships directly from the marketplace seller and it is not Prime eligible.
[DEAD] Used Hifiman Edition X V2 Open Planars for $849 + S&H
As of a 1/25/18 recheck, this sold out in USED condition…
[DEAD] Used Chord Mojo DAC/amp for $399
As of a 1/23/18 AM recheck, the $399 option is sold out and gone…
We have a lower used price for the Chord Mojo marble-button DAC/amp at Amazon Warehouse Deals. Marketplace seller “Audio Advice” is offering it for $399 with free shipping in “Used – Like New” condition. This ships directly from them and it is not Prime eligible.
Used Bravo Audio V1 Tube Driven Headphone Amp for $43
If you are tube-curious, there is one listing of the Bravo Audio V1 Tube Driven Headphone Amplifier in “Used – Good” condition (repackaged) offered for $43~ with free shipping, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The new condition price there is $75+, so it’s a pretty decent used discount, considering AWD offers a 30-day return policy.
Used Hifiman RE-2000 In-Ears for $1728
In-ear prices gone wild! The new condition HifiMan RE-2000 are priced as per their model number, $2000, but if you are comfortable with used flagships, you can get them in “Used – Like New” (damaged original packaging) for $1728 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. There’s only one used listing, this one!
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x: Refurb for $216, Used for $225
If you don’t want to wait for future sales, the closed-back over-ear Audio-Technica ATH-M70x studio headphones are available in “Used – Like New” condition (damaged original packaging) for $225 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual… Or on the same listing, there is a fulfilled by Amazon offer from a 3rd-party seller in refurbished condition for $216~ with free shipping. They average 3.8 out of 5 based on 100+ customer reviews.
Used Audeze LCD-3 Planars for $1149 + S&H
The AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones (Zebrano & Lambskin Leather) are currently available in “Used – Demo” condition for $1149 plus shipping (under 420) at authorized dealer Adorama.com. When it sells out, you won’t see any results in the link above.
Used Pioneer SE-CH5T In-Ears for $28 w/free S&H
The black color scheme of the Pioneer SE-CH5T in-ears are currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) going for $28 with free shipping through Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price is $40. They average 4.7 out of 5 based on a lucky 13 customer reviews.
UPDATE: initially the blog-post title failed to mention they are used. It has since been corrected.
Used Yamaha HPH-MT120BL Studio Headphones for $52
The Yamaha HPH-MT120BL closed over-ear studio headphones are currently available in “Used – Very Good” (repackaged) condition for $52~ with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. These are more of the rectangular earpad design.
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