Living in the fast-paced city of Los Angeles, ljokerl has been using portable audio gear to deal with lengthy commutes for the better part of a decade. He spends much of his time listening to music and occasionally writes portable audio reviews across several enthusiast sites, focusing mostly on in-ear earphones.
In this thread I will keep posting whatever Black Friday / Cyber Week deals I think are no-brainers for those in the market for new headphones (list is being updated continuously)
Discounts on custom IEMs are quite rare – in fact, Black Friday is about the only time of the year they occur with some consistency. Here’s two noteworthy promos that hit our feeds in the past 24 hours.
HiFiMan is running a “pre-Black Friday” sale on the fantastic RE-400 in-ear monitors through their official website at Head-Direct.com. Normally $99, the RE-400 is currently $79.
Brainwavz’ flagship dual dynamic earphone, the R3 version 2, can temporarily be had for $89.50 including shipping (down from $130) with a free mini-amp and free shipping
A brief review of two silicone-shelled custom in-ear monitors from Custom Art – the Harmony 8 Pro and Pro 330v2
A head-to-head review of three popular sub-$100 earphones – the VSonic VSD3S, Ostry KC06 and Havi B3 Pro I
The Headphone List officially launched last September. We wanted to thank all who have come along for the ride so far and share some statistics and takeaways from our first year.
The JAM Transit Buds deliver what they promise – easy-to-use Bluetooth functionality with a design that’s suitable for workouts thanks to sweat resistance and a secure fit in the ear.
Introducing BuySonic, a new, members-only daily deal site focused on headphones and earphones worth keeping an eye on
The VSonic GR07 Classic represents a cut in price but not quality for the acclaimed GR07. Beware of some sellers passing the Classic off as the GR07 mkII.