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

[Rja4000]

Focal Chorus 826V crossover

https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=156605.msg1677471#msg1677471

Tweeter is very important in the sound, it needs better quality components. It is unacceptable in that price range.

Update: they are not electrolytics, I think.

Would you have any measurements proving that a change of capacitors has an impact ?
And we don't know anything about the filter in the Aria range. Those are all old designs.

 

[maty]

I do not think you see elecrolytics in tweeter filtering on any loudspeaker. They are small values so it is not logical to use them. And they are required to be more precise in value (uF), aka less tolerance.

 

[Cahudson42]

As well as the Phillips Fidelio HP at $99, the SHP9500 is $55:

Philips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ENMK1DW/

These are very light, very comfortable open backs, and IMO a great buy for secondary use. I have a set paired with a small $25 bt receiver that I use with my Fire TV. Beats any MPOW or other bt headphones I've heard.

@solderdude 's take:
https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brands-philips/shp9500/

The SHP9500 is also relatively sensitive at 101db. They work great on my LG V20 3.5mm. When the LG is tricked first into 'high impedance' mode there really is no need for an additional amp..


Here is the $25 bt receiver I use with them:
CAMWAY Bluetooth 5.0 DAC, 192kHZ Digital to Analog Audio Converter with Bluetooth Receiver, Optical/Coaxial to RCA 3.5mm Audio Output with Volume Control for TV Phone Tablet Amplifer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ9SRGY/

No, the receiver/amp above is likely not to ever get the 'hit it out of the park' panther, but for watching TV, it's fine.

 

[VintageFlanker]

About Focal I think you must read:

Focal Beryllium Tweeter Upgrade

http://pqltd.blogspot.com/2016/04/

Focal Profile

Except Focal Aria don't use Beryllium tweeter at all. TNF inverted dome tweeter.

 

[pozz]

Periodic Audio has a 50% sale on everything. Use the code CYBER from Nov 30 to Dec 2.

https://www.periodicaudio.com/

 

[wadec22]

JDS Labs El DAC B-stock $149, good deal. Overall audio Black Friday deals are a bit underwhelming.

That's an awesome deal.

There have been some pretty good deals;
-audeze b stock sale was great
-philips x2 for $99 is great
-shp9500 for $55 is pretty good
-6xx with extra pads for $180/160 was good
-focal elegia for $449 is pretty good

 

[amirm]

Let's keep the posts focused on deals, not discussion of audio subjects please.

 

[beefkabob]

JBL 104 Pair $49.77 + Free Shipping at ebay. Add them to your cart to see the discount.

 

[Tircuit]

JBL 104 Pair $49.77 + Free Shipping at ebay. Add them to your cart to see the discount.

Purchased, thanks! Needed something for my desk.

 

[daftcombo]

JBL 104 Pair $49.77 + Free Shipping at ebay. Add them to your cart to see the discount.

Where ? Can't find this offer.

 

[Webninja]

Where ? Can't find this offer.

I was tempted, but don't really need them, great deal, but you have to stick them in your cart to see the discount.

 

[beefkabob]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JBL-104-Pa...d-Desktop-Speaker-Monitor-System/303380961200

The price went up about 5 bucks.

 

[daftcombo]

Doesn't ship to Europe.

 

[gvl]

I grabbed a pair of JBL 104s. Not that I need them, but, couldn't just pass a pair of active monitors for 50 bucks.

 

[john5220]

Doesn't ship to Europe.

Just sign up for any Freight Forwarder that delivers to you and you can always buy from anyone who ships to the US. You can also choose not to send any invoice which will let customs assume a price and you usually come out always cheaper, I saye hundreds of dollars by doing this where I live in the Caribbean

 

[bigjacko]

Just sign up for any Freight Forwarder that delivers to you and you can always buy from anyone who ships to the US. You can also choose not to send any invoice which will let customs assume a price and you usually come out always cheaper, I saye hundreds of dollars by doing this where I live in the Caribbean

How do you even tell them to not include invoice? For shipping you always need to claim the value of the shipment. I buy things in US and ship to NZ, those customs make me headache too, so want some tips for it.

 

[maxxevv]

Just sign up for any Freight Forwarder that delivers to you and you can always buy from anyone who ships to the US. You can also choose not to send any invoice which will let customs assume a price and you usually come out always cheaper, I saye hundreds of dollars by doing this where I live in the Caribbean

It doesn't work that way in many countries in Europe. The Customs there are pretty on the ball about such stuff and will hold the items until they determine the appropriate value of the item. Usually via a web search and the receiver usually will be required to pay the requisite tax value based on the MSRP of the item instead.

And that's on top of usually a penalty for inappropriate paperwork.

Not a happy thing when it happens ...

 

[Veri]

It doesn't work that way in many countries in Europe. The Customs there are pretty on the ball about such stuff and will hold the items until they determine the appropriate value of the item. Usually via a web search and the receiver usually will be required to pay the requisite tax value based on the MSRP of the item instead.

And that's on top of usually a penalty for inappropriate paperwork.

Not a happy thing when it happens ...

Just got taxed €38 for SMSL SP200...
No explanation/calculation. Belgium.

 

[Filio45]

Just got taxed €38 for SMSL SP200...
No explanation/calculation. Belgium.

Dang! Was that from the aliexpress?

 

[dkinric]

Dynaudio Xeo 2 Wireless Active Bookshelf Speakers - Pair for $699 ($1500 list price)
https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/dynaudio-xeo-2-wireless-bookshelf-speakers-pair
Wow