Best Black Friday Headphone Deals: The 2019 Guide

To see a full list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Headphones, Earbuds, Amps, Audio Players and more, check out Audio46’s Black Friday / Cyber Monday Page.

Black Friday might be everyone’s favorite holiday. It’s the day when people of all walks of life unite under the great American past time: business. Consumers get to save money, and businesses get to earn it. And if you’re looking for the Best Headphone & Earbud Deals of the 2019 Black Friday shopping season, MajorHifi has you covered. Let us present the Best Black Friday Headphone Deals: The 2019 Guide.

Best Black Friday Headphone Deals: The 2019 Guide

Reviewing headphones has its perks. Sometimes we get to demo headphones before the release date. And sometimes we get info about price drops ahead of time. And with Black Friday coming up, prices change fast. A deal today might be gone tomorrow.

Just like we did in 2018, we’ve compiled a guide of what we think are some of the best Black Friday deals on headphones for consumers and audiophiles alike. And as we get new information about price drops, we’ll update the article, so make sure to check back.

Best Current Headphone Deals: Quick List

Some retailers like to get a jump on Black Friday, and give you an opportunity to snag some savings while avoiding the madness. And Black Friday sales usually extend through the weekend up to Cyber Monday. This is a quick list of items of popular and well-received items that are on sale right now.

• • • Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case – $199 $164.99
    • Apple AirPods Pro – $249 $234.99
    • Beats Powerbeats 3 Wireless – $199.99 $89.99
    • Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones – $199.99 $149.99 
    • Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones – $349.99 $199.99
    • Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Headphones – $349.99 $248.95
    • JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker – $99.95 $59.99
    • Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless – $299.98 $209.98
    • Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones – $349.99 $259.99
    • Strauss & Wagner SPW301 Wireless Sport Earbuds – $49.95 $39.99
    • Strauss & Wagner TW401 True Wireless Earbuds – $59.95 $49.95
      

Best Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals by Brand (Alphabetical)

These are headphone companies that will be cutting prices on the day of Black Friday. Some of these deals will be extended through the weekend and Cyber Monday, but each deal will be different. Some companies won’t reveal specific prices until Black Friday, so for those you’ll have to stay tuned.

11/25 Update- Most of these price drops start on Monday and continue through the week to Black Friday, so you can get a head start!

Astell & Kern – Hi-Res Audio Players

11/29 Update- This South Korean company with a European sounding name is known for it’s ultra high-quality audio players. Three models are currently on sale, making it the perfect time to upgrade your MP3s to FLAC or MQA.

• SR15 Hi-Res Audio Player – $699 $549
• KANN Portable Hi-Res Audio Player – $799 $629
• SE100 Hi-Res Audio Player – $1699 $1399
• SP1000M Premium DAP – $2399 $1999
• SP1000 High Res Music Player – $3499 $2799

Audio-Technica – Studio and DJ Headphones

The Japanese tech giant announced that several popular models will be receiving price drops. We can probably expect the M40X, M50X and M60X to all see a reduction, as well as the M50XBT Bluetooth version.

11/23 updates includes $30 off the M60X and $20 off the M40X!

11/25 updates include drops on the SR6 Bluetooth Over-Ears, and the WS50iS Solid Bass Over-Ears.

• Audio Technica ATH-M50X – $149 $129
• Audio Technica ATH-M60X – $199 $169
• Audio-Technica ATH-M40X – $99 $79
• Audio-Technica ATH-SR6BT – $149 $115
• Audio-Technica ATH-WS550iS – $99 $59

11/30 Updates

• Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT – $199 $159
• Audio-Technica ATH-CKR7TW True Wireless – $249 $179
• Audio-Technica ATH Sport7TW True Wireless – $199 $139

Beyerdynamic – Precision Audio

11/25 Update- The German Audio company known for its reference headphones has announced a strange smattering of models set to go on sale. We’ve got a few in-ear models, a gaming headset and most notably: the Lagoon ANC True Wireless. The $100 price drop on the Lagoon makes it a viable alternative to the Sennheiser Momentum 3, Sony WH-1000XM3, and Bose 700.

• Soul Byrd In-Ear Earbuds – $89 $79
• MMX 300 V2 Gaming Headset – $399 $258
• Lagoon ANC Traveler True Wireless – $399 $299
• Xelento Wireless Audiophile Tesla In-Ear Headset – $1199 $999

11/30 Updates

• Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Studio Headphones – $139.95 $179
• Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Studio Headphones – $449 $599

Empire Ears – Luxury IEMS

11/29 Update- Just announced today on Black Friday itself, Empire Ears’ whole lineup is going for 20% off! Favorites like the Wraith, Valkyrie and more can be grabbed for $200-$700 off list price.

• Wraith IEM – $3499 $2799.20
• Valkyrie IEM – $1599 $1279.20
• The Empire Ears Collection at Audio46

Final Audio – E Series and Sonorous

11/23 Update- Final Audio has announced some pretty big price cuts on two E-Series earbud models, as well as two over-ears from the Sonorous line. The Japanese company is known is known for packing high-end sound into a mid-level price point.

• E4000 Hi-Res Earbuds – $149 $119
• E5000 Hi-Res Earbuds – $279 $223.20

• Sonorous III Over-Ear Headphones – $399 $319
• Sonorous VI Over-Ear Headphones – $699 $559

Focal – Luxury Headphones

11/25 Update– Some of Focal’s most popular models are on sale starting now for Black Friday! The Elegia and the Clear Pro getting drops on their own. But the Clear, Stellia and Utopia are all getting discounts when paired with Focal’s Arche DAC/Amp.

• Elegia Closed Back Headphones – $899 $699
• Clear Professional –$1,699.00 $1,349.00 
• Clear & Arche DAC/Amp – $3998 $3000
• Stellia & Arche DAC/Amp – $5498 $4000
• Utopia & Arche DAC/Amp – $6498 $5000

HIFIMAN – Hi-Fi Deals

11/26 Update – Hifiman is starting sales early on a few of its in-ear and higher-end models. Their 600 True Wireless, Ananda Planar Magnetic On-Ears, and even the Electrostatic Jade II are all seeing drops of several hundred dollars.

• TWS 600 True Wireless Earbuds – $199 $99
• RE600 V2 Songbird IEM – $299 $99
• RE800 Wired Earbuds – $599 $279.95
• Ananda Planar Magnetic Over Ear – $999 $699
• Jade II Electrostatic Headphones – $1399 $900

JBL – Budget Wireless and Noise Cancellation

In addition to some models going on sale before Black Friday, JBL announced 50% OFF three of their true wireless models on the day of:

• Lifestyle Tune 205BT In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones – $39.99 $19.99
• LIVE 500BT Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones – $149.95 $74.95
• Live 650BT Noise Cancelling Around-Ear Wireless Headphones –$199.95 $99.95

Klipsch – T5 Series

11/26 Update- This old-school American audio company has the entire T5 lineup on sale from now until Black Friday! This means the T5 Sport, Wired, Neckband, and True Wireless are going for as much as $50 off.

• T5M Wired Earbuds – $69 $59
• T5 Sport Wireless Earphones – $114 $94
• T5 Bluetooth Neckband Earphones – $119 $139
• T5 True Wireless Earbuds – $199 $149

Noble Audio – High End IEMs

Noble Audio mentioned to us that a large part of their catalog will be seeing a 20% price drop for Black Friday. And if this includes IEMs like the Katana, that could easily amount to savings of a couple hundred dollars.

Noble Audio Collection at Audio46

RHA – Airpod Alternatives

RHA has announced a massive $70 price drop on it’s popular Airpod-alternatives: the RHA Trueconnect. It has roughly the same battery life as the Airpods 2 (one hour longer actually), but with replaceable eartips and a metal charging case. And on Black Friday, they can be had for only $99.

11/29 Update- The White Color RHA Trueconnect is now also on sale for the same price.

• RHA Trueconnect – $169.00 $99.00

Check back for updates! (Last Update on 11/29/19)

–MajorHifi Best Black Friday Headphone Deals: 2019 Guide–

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