Master "deals" (massdrop, ebay, Amazon, etc.) Thread on Audio Product Sales

[GGroch]

ELAC-America direct has dropped the price of the EA101EQ-G integrated amp with Room-EQ (up to 200Hz with Subwoofer Auto-Blend and Calibrate) to $330 Shipped. This is the original version without built in streaming. Apparently conceived by Andrew Jones, Secrets of HiFi reviewed it here including measurements and discussion of the ABC functions. What-HiFi's take is that it lacks enthusiasm and timing. Apt-x Bluetooth and Dolby Digital compatible Optical Inputs.

I am very tempted, but given what has transpired so far in 2020 I am not sure my psyche could cope with any further drop in enthusiasm.

 

[fieldcar]

Denon AVR-X3600H for $799 at Amazon and a couple 3rd party sellers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RR6WQBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wiwLFbZMANVE3

 

[sweetchaos]

If anyone looking to purchase these AVRs:
- Denon: AVR-X2700H, AVC-X3700H, AVC-X4700H, AVC-X6700H
- Marantz: SR5015, SR6015, SR7015 and SR8015
- Yamaha: RX-V4A and RX-V6A

Might want to see this thread about the HDMI 2.1 bug.

 

[TankTop]

If anyone looking to purchase these AVRs:
- Denon: AVR-X2700H, AVC-X3700H, AVC-X4700H, AVC-X6700H
- Marantz: SR5015, SR6015, SR7015 and SR8015
- Yamaha: RX-V4A and RX-V6A

Might want to see this thread about the HDMI 2.1 bug.

You’re late to the party, that said I foresee there being great deals on them soon. The Xbox and PlayStation aren’t even out yet so it’s somewhat moot.

 

[sweetchaos]

Passive Bookshelf (for US buyers):
Polk S15
Amir reviewed and liked it.
- bhphotovideo has it currently on sale for US$115/pair (but shipping in 2-4 weeks, if you can wait) (black and brown walnut available)
- BestBuy has it for US$120/pair (black available)
- Lowest price on amazon.com was $120 in the last year, but currently not in stock

 

[Baxtr]

Amazon has the Polk T15 bookshelf speakers for only $59 shipped. They also have the T50 towers for $79 each. This is about 50% off the normal price.

 

[weasels]

Amazon has the Polk T15 bookshelf speakers for only $59 shipped. They also have the T50 towers for $79 each. This is about 50% off the normal price.

Just to be clear - the T15 is *not* the model Amir reviewed. that's the S15 from sweetchaos' post.

 

[Trouble Maker]

Denon AVR-X3600H new at Crutchfield for $800
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX3600/Denon-AVR-X3600H-2019-model.html

 

[sweetchaos]

Amazon has the Polk T15 bookshelf speakers for only $59 shipped. They also have the T50 towers for $79 each. This is about 50% off the normal price.

Polk T15 was also measured by Amir, and I would strongly advice against purchasing it. I expect the tower to have similar problems as bookshelf.

 

[frogmeat69]

Apos Audio has the Topping D70 DAC for $419.99, $469.99 for the model with Bluetooth,
https://apos.audio/products/topping-d70-dac?utm_campaign=Topping D70 Discount (VYuKfL)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=A90 and D90 Purchasers&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJmcm9nbWVhdEByb2FkcnVubmVyLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkxkazhTVyJ9

 

[sweetchaos]

Subwoofer (for US buyers):
Klipsch R-12SW
Currently for US$225 on amazon.com, and lowest price in the last year was US$175.
Costco's Holiday Sale from Nov 5-19 flyer was leaked online and shows it will be US$170.

Spoiler: photo

Also, Erin measured it's baby brother, R-10SW here.

 

[Kettch]

Asus G14 RTX 2060 Ryzen 9 $250 off at $1200 Bestbuy

Open box as low as $935.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-r...b-ssd-moonlight-white/6403816.p?skuId=6403816

 

[RickSanchez]

Drop has some new HiFiMan collaboration headphones: the HE5XX planar magnetics. $220 USD.

• https://drop.com/buy/drop-hifiman-he5xx/details#details

Specs
(According to Drop / HiFiMan)

• Operating principle: Open back
• Drivers: Nano Diaphragm planar magnetic drivers
• Magnets: Double sided
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 93.5 dB
• Impedance: 18 ohms
• Headband: Spring steel with adjustable sliders
• Earpads: Hybrid Focus pads
• Cable: 4.9 ft (1.5 m) stereo cable
• Termination: 3.5 mm
• Weight: 12.5 oz (355 g)

 

[RickSanchez]

Not major discounts (~20% on average) but Harman Audio has a sale going on for 3 Series MkII studio monitors. Sale is in effect until Oct 31st.

• https://www.harmanaudio.com/studio-monitors/

 

[sweetchaos]

Not major discounts (~20% on average) but Harman Audio has a sale going on for 3 Series MkII studio monitors. Sale is in effect until Oct 31st.

• https://www.harmanaudio.com/studio-monitors/

The prices listed on the site ($129/ea for 305P, $159/ea for 306P, $199/ea for 308P) were available since Sep 1 (on most retailers), so there's no extra savings here. I do expect the JBL's to come down in price soon, to match sales from last year.

 

[raistlin65]

Subwoofer (for US buyers):
Klipsch R-12SW
Currently for US$225 on amazon.com, and lowest price in the last year was US$175.
Costco's Holiday Sale from Nov 5-19 flyer was leaked online and shows it will be US$170.

Spoiler: photo

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Also, Erin measured it's baby brother, R-10SW here.

The Klipsch R-12SW has a reputation among subwoofer enthusiasts and those in the home theater community of not being a deal until it gets well under $200. Better to buy the BIC F12. And how the R-10SW performs in Erin's tests should pretty much confirm that. It has trouble competing against the $100 PSW10.

 

[RickSanchez]

The prices listed on the site ($129/ea for 305P, $159/ea for 306P, $199/ea for 308P) were available since Sep 1 (on most retailers), so there's no extra savings here. I do expect the JBL's to come down in price soon, to match sales from last year.

Fair enough, I'll stop posting speaker discounts.

 

[sweetchaos]

Fair enough, I'll stop posting speaker discounts.

Not my intent...simply contributing to the group discussion.
Just like others who reply about any deals I've posted, everyone's contributions are appreciated.

 

[sweetchaos]

Headphones (for US buyers):
Beats Solo Pro (Wireless)
Usually US$230, now on sale for US$170 on amazon.com (lowest price in the last year), but only for 3 colours:
- red
- dark blue
- light blue

Measurements that I could find:
- oratory1990
- oratory1990 second
- rtings

 

[sweetchaos]

Active Bookshelf (for Canadian buyers):
Kef LS50 Wireless 2
Retail is CDN$3500. Was on sale for CDN$2598 recently, but *secret* deal is currently for CDN$2350 (~10% further savings over last advertised deal, or ~33% savings over retail price).
PM me for details.