Soul by Ludacris - Staples B&M - Further Reductions - Clearance - YMMV
 

Saw this earlier post in reference to Soul by Ludacris headphones on clearance at Staples:

http://slickdeals.net/f/5836942-S...learance-2

Soul By Ludacris (headphones) - $39 - $129 - Staples - Clearance
SL49 - $39.99
SL99 - $49.99
SL100 - $79.99
SL150 - $99.99
SL300 - $129.99

But now....just came back from two local Staples B&M and the prices are....:

SL49 - $20.90
SL99 - $29.90
SL100 - $49.90
SL150 - $69.90
SL300 - $89.90

Get them while they're hot, even if the headphones themselves are not regarded as such based on numerous reviews at Amazon et al...

Amazon - Soul Ludacris Headphones [amazon.com]

Good deals for those who are into these types of cans...audiophiles will undoubtedly chime in and revile them as mass marketing hype and catering to the ghetto youth culture.

I don't disagree, but this is slick deals, not consumer reports.

Cheers!

Let's keep discussion to the merits of the deal only please. Thanks.

This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 

FYI - No more SL300s in the San Diego region...Thought I might same someone some time

Northeast Ohio also sold out

Staples at Legacy in San Antonio sold out.

confirm about the price
also price tag date is 02/14/2013
look like Staples just mark down for Valentines Day :D

sweet with coupon $5 off $25 print at register and pay by Jan Rewards of Ink Recycle

Are there any coupons that would work? like all these 25 dollar off things i have been hearing. also where would you find the clearance stuff.
Can you call and ask if they got them?

Please explain the TDs.

I'd like to understand what I've missed in posting to earn the negative feedback.

Is the pricing not the cheapest for the headphones, before coupons, GCs, and scamming techniques for those who were interested in them?

Thanks.

Association with a celebrity makes me not want to buy it. Didn't thumb down but just saying.

That's definitely a reason for some to not buy it.

But does that disqualify it from being a deal for someone who's into that type of thing?

I'm just trying to learn why someone would consider my post unhelpful and thumb it down.

If someone had found these cheaper somewhere else, then I could understand the negativity.

But to just thumbs down without explanation?

And am I mistaken that slickdeals is about pricing, not the merits of the actual products?

Some people will TD without reason, just ignore them. I am sure some have found your post useful.

Good price if you're into that sort of thing. TU

Would really be great if someone could post skus

Don't take the TDs personally. These are a bunch of nerds and losers with no lives rating a deal, not judging your worth. Also, you didn't post a computer or gadget deal so they are handicapped by a lack of real world applicability of the item. :lol:

Im not a nerd, nor a loser and I didnt TD, but paying this much for headphones, to some people, its friggn insane!

yea, yea I know the sound/audio may seem awsome, and audiophiles can extol the virtues of paying out your wazzzzzoo and still feel like youre getting a deal kinda like getting pillaged by pirates and thanking them at the same time, yea yea,.... Hey, this 2009 civic wassss $25,000 but its on sale now for $19,900...


PS. Just because something isnt cheaper anywhere else, does not make this a slick deal..

There are some Office Depot printable coupons if your Staples will take them:

http://f.email.officedepot.com/i/...rintCoupon

http://f.chtah.com/i/48/123702094...rintCoupon

http://f.chtah.com/i/48/123702094...rintCoupon

http://f.email.officedepot.com/i/...721500.pdf

Don't sound so desperate for thumbs up, no one is required to explain themselves for that. I prefer my posts not filled with negative comments because of someone's sour opinion due to a once-upon-a-time issue. I, however, will be stopping by staples today to check my shot at prices.

I didn't TD or TU the deal, but I think I can describe it as, "Hey look at this great deal on this bag of crap I found!"
Or a "Hey look at this headphone that usually costs 5 times what similar sounding headphones cost! Its a great deal because now it only costs 2 times as much!"

Thanks for the comments. Repped all y'all.

Actually, if something posted is cheaper than anywhere else, why wouldn't it make it a slick deal?

Wouldn't it just depend on your level of comfort and perception of value in paying the posted price?

In this case, 70% off (cheapest thus far) something you may be interested in and that others have paid full pop for previously isn't a deal?

Is the $5 off coupon targeted? Thanks

I'm not so worried about the thumbs up.

Those will come when those that buy find merit in the information.

It's the thumbs down I'd like to understand.

If I don't think a deal is for me, I move on.

No need to disrespect the OP who tried to provide useful information to those it helps.

And I welcome the negative comments so that I can learn what triggers both positive and negative responses.

It will help myself and perhaps others formulate posts that prove more acceptable as "slick deals".

Thanks.

Ok, Well, I am selling my used TP and its a slick deal for $49.50 !! 5 sheets and slightly stinky. Only one selling it so I know there isnt a cheaper price out there.;)

I guess you and I have different opinions on what the TU and TD mean then. It definately isn't an act of disrespect. If someone doesn't like the post for any reason unexplained they TD. I figured that was the point of a TD. If you need any further reason for TD you can click on voting feedback. Not a good product is a reason they give to TD, so complain to the site developers.

How much you wanna bet if it were JLo's TP it would sell out?

And that's my point, there's a market for everything and everyone.

If it's not for you, then ok, it's not for you. So you move along, nothing to see here.

But if it is for you, then aren't you glad it was posted?

Even if it is just for used TP?

Btw, I'm just thinking it would be helpful to other SDers to understand why their posted deal is not perceived as such, in addition to the TDs.

Maybe I'm wrong about it, and just being overly sensitive.

Forgive me, must be a Valentine's Day Hangover. :bounce:

But its not hers, its mine and its the only and best price out there!!!
Find me Jlo selling her used TP and then we can talk, until then Ive proved my point.

Hey, you asked and I answered, this is why is isnt a SD just because it the lowest price

TU'd the thread because pricewise (vs. normal msrp).. it is a slick deal.

For the audio quality.. in God's name no.

Comparably with the Beats.. I think the Soul line-up is better.. (that's not saying much to either phone) BUT.. comparing this deal pricewise.. it absolutely stomps the Beats lineup.

If you are part of the generation of young, don't-appreciate-real-audio culture.. And want something to hang around your neck as a fashion statement. Then, go ahead and purchase these. It's a slick deal.

I'll run back to my Sennheiser's and AKG's now =P good find Iodit.

I have never seen someone so defensive of TDs in all the time lurking here. My assumption is that most of the TDs were from the initial defensive about TDs.

You know, unless you are looking for that item...

Why would you come into a thread for an item you are not interested in just to thumbs down it?

these probably sound better than those piece of shit m50's

I'll bite.

Buy a bunch because if its cheap enough and there are enough suckers out there that would buy it at a higher price then id grab all I could and fleabay em and make a profit.

Or

Buy a bunch for friends and family and make em think I paid a premium for their gifts.


Or

Buy a bunch.....Oh this is exhausting......

Let's compare apples to apples here.

First, you need to spend $millions on marketing your TP at MSRP, have it endorsed by a "celebrity" and advertise it as one of the best, coolest, "all the other kids have it" type of product.

Then, you need to discount it 70% at major retailers across the country.

Then, you can compare it to the deal I posted and say your piece about not being a deal.

Otherwise, your one-off analogy isn't quite accurate.

But thanks for the response, it's been helpful to see how you and other SDers think.

As others have stated, I'll just have to get thicker skin and learn to ignore the TDs from now on.

Cheers.

do you have the $5 coupon link? thanks

Inventory checker anyone?

Good luck finding these, called a few stores and they're out of them since they have been on clearance awhile.

That is NOT what you said! You said he was being transfered because he was in danger... You said danger, I said grave danger? You said "is there any other kind?"


Wait, I digress.

You said it was a SD because there wasnt any other prices cheaper. I can have the court transcripts read back....

Lol.

I'm not trying to be defensive, nor am I crying out for TUs.

I'm simply trying to understand why SDers would TD a posted deal without explaining their reasoning.

If we were in a Staples store and both of us were looking at these headphones and saw the prices discounted 70%, and then suddenly I said, "Thumbs Down!" and walked away, wouldn't you be curious as to why?

At least to inform yourself before deciding whether or not to buy them if you were at all interested?

That's why I'm asking for explanations.

Anyways, I'm over it now. Valentine's Day sentiment has worn off.

Back to the daily grind.

Gonna check my local staples tonight

Sent from Slickdeals App for iPhone & iPod Touch.

You do understand that all of those things would mean that you do indeed have interest in the item. Whether it be for personal use or not, you have interest in it.


My question is towards people who come into threads for items they have no interest in, just to thread crap. Like people who go into fast food deals to say its bad for you, or people who go into work out posts to talk about how you don't need it

Lol...Great movie.

But, back to the rebuttal, counselor.

A slick deal to me is one that meets the Slickdeals.net classification of a "slick deal" with an emphasis on the lowest price available at the time of posting.

I believe the item I've posted does that.

Does yours?

That argument is also stupid because if the title was something like "selling my used TP" (almost) no one would even bother to go into the thread.

Fun thread.

This point however is flawed because the sales logic is completely different. It would be the same situation if your used TP was available for sale at multiple outlets at an MSRP of say, $100. Then you came in and said, "Hey guys, have I got a deal for you! I'm selling that same TP that would cost you $100 at retailers A, B, and C, for the low price of $30!! Come and get it!"

Is a "slickdeal" on something the general consensus isn't interested in, still a "slickdeal"? Wait, let me rephrase that before you/anyone answers that. If a tree falls in the woods, but no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound"

OP, people will TD deals if it's for products they don't like or believe in, regardless of whether or not it is actually a slick deal.

Well, you quoted me, so I answered you.
Also, Yes, folks have an interest in the item and come here.....Whats your point? They come here because they have an interest , read the post and decide its not SD and give it a TD.
You apparently dont like the reasons WHY they give a TD, but thats how it goes.
Anyone has the right to enter a thread and give it a TD ...just because. Its an ok thing to do..

If I see a thread that I KNOW Im not gonna be buying but its looks intereting then Ill enter it. Sometimes these are funny and sometimes they are kinda lame and sometimes it give me an idea....

You just sem to be hating on the haters, which kinda makes you a hypocrite& a hater which means the haters have one strike against them and you have 2.......

Just sayn yo.

I will check my staples later!

I am going only be the guidelines that the OP said and that was that a SD is when an item has the lowest price anywhere then it is a SD. Only using that alalogy I then made my TP post to show how asinine it was.

Again, just because an item has the lowest price anywhere does not always mean it sa SD.. and yes, I know that a SD is subjective, but some are not, just like I dont need to eat a dead skunks hind quartres while sitting in a pile of maggot infested rotting human corpses to know that i wouldnt enjoy the meal nor would (hardly)anyone else.

TD for all the bs comments that were not related to the f'ing product...

Well, logic dictates that "lowest price anywhere" is not the same as "only price anywhere". So I'll rephrase; your point is in fact valid regarding the subjectivity of a slick deal being a slick deal, however your argument for that point is unfortunately still flawed.

SKU's anyone?

Dude......was your last promotion at work based on thumbs up or down? Did your wife threaten to leave you if your deal got thumbed down? Are you connected to a life support system that is plugged directly into your computer and powered solely by thumbs?

If you answered no to all of these questions, you should realize that thumbs up or down on some web forum for deals really aren't all that serious in the overall scheme of things. You really shouldn't get so emotionally invested in how people feel about your deal. Whether the thumbs up or down rain in on something you post, tomorrow the sun will still rise, the sun will still set, and Lance Armstrong will still be an a-hole. Life will move on, I promise.

TD for complaining about TD. I wanted to see some discussion about, ya know, the actual product but all I saw was multiple complaints from OP and stopped reading thread.

Receipt of GTFO. lol

Amazing how a thread about headphones turns into a discussion about used toilet paper.

They do not, these have too much bass. Yoo must be a Beats fan.

Not my thing but the SL150s are not too bad actually. Unlike some of the other celebrity headphones, they don't come with overwhelming bass and its actually fairly tight and fast. The treble is pretty mild as well. If you want this style of headphone, they are better sounding than the Beats and the Sync by 50 Cent.

Are you thumbing down yourself as well then?

Hopefully just figuratively, and not literally.

:wave::wave:

Please keep both hands on the keyboard.

As for the headphones:

Sound quality? That's subjective to the user, not the non-user. If they're tuned to accentuate the frequencies pleasing to your ears, they're great. Otherwise, meh.

Build quality? That's subjective to the user, not the non-user. If you treat them like the delicate flowers you laid on the bed for your partner , then they'll last. Treat them like your pet after they ate the flowers and peed on your pillow, they might not.

Style? That's subjective to the user, not the non-user. Shiny? Oooh....Flashy? Ahhhh....

Price? That's subjective to the buyer, not the non-buyer. What's a fair price for you to pay to be part of the "cool" or "exclusive" crowd? For some, money is not an issue. For others, it is. Hence, we have SD to help us find the cheapest price at any given time we're looking for a particular product.

Value? That's subjective to everyone. Great for those who are now considered "cool" for rocking the latest and supposedly "greatest", and also the celebrity earning a piece of the profits. Perhaps not so great for the kids or parents who save up for weeks or months to buy this only to have it break, get stolen or realize too late that these are not really one of the best headphones on the market.

I thought it was a slick deal because maybe:

1. It was the cheapest posted price for the item(s) at the time it was posted.
2. There was a ~70% discount before coupons, GCs or scamming techniques were applied on item(s) that others have previously paid full MSRP.
3. They are available across the country to those with a Staples B&M having stock of those item(s).
4. Your hip-hop loving kids will appreciate you "hooking" them up with a "cool" niche product that, to you, may be "crazy" expensive at MSRP and spec-wise garbage compared to your audiophile-status cans.
5. The feeling you get when your hard-working and respectful kids (if you have them) hug you, smile with eyes lit up and call you the best "dad" or "mom" in the world when you gift them these headphones, even though you can't usually afford to get them more than the necessities, is totally worth it.

Being able to achieve #5 with meager means definitely makes this a slickdeal for me.

Price confirmed on SL49 and SL99. I could only get SKUs for what they had in my store, but here is what have:

SL49 - 420420
SL99 - 416666
SL100 - 416670
SL150 - 416671

You could try a few increasing numbers to try to guess what the higher ones are.

And OP, I gave you TU and reps for the deal.

Actually, my promotions are really based on a vote by the managers.

Corporate annual reviews for raises and promotions at my workplace are not judged purely on performance, haven't been for quite some time now it seems.

It's more of a boys or girls club, and if you're "in".

But I get what you're saying, I shouldn't take this stuff too personally.

SL300 - 416674

Thanks google and increasing the numbers ;)

And who thinks that the SKU of "420420" was done on purpose for the lower ones? It doesn't fit in with any of the other numbers.

Thumbs downed because:


A) terrible product

B) Unable to replicate deal

Thank you, thank you, thank you. repped.

does anyone know if staples does price match if the price of the item drops?

bought these then they were on sale awhile ago.

Ah well, no big loss if its no longer available :)

Help yourselves to those Sennheiser HD419 cans for $25 over on the other thread. Still available I believe.

got one SL99 for 24.99 + tax. LOL!

lol, my thoughts exactly.

i own the beats and bose headphones. both $300 a piece. was it worth 300, ummm no.
the beats are awesome looking and has decent sound, was expecting more bass from them though. the noise cancelling is good too.

bose dont look as pretty, but the noise canceling is the best.

if im traveling on a plane i would use bose.
if im out and want to be noticed i use the beats.

i test the most expensive soul headphones, and i was very disappointed. these headphones at most should be only $50-$75. they are mediocre, and not worth the high price tag. if i got a free set and got to choose from beats, bose, and soul, i would go with the beats. just my opinion, but go try them 1st before buying them and think about when and how you will be using them.

Don't worry about the TU/TD system. You're not penalized in any way. And the system is designed to allow users to TU or TD without providing a reason. That's how SD works. Let it be, and ignore the folks that TD your deals.

What coupon did you use?

I'll chime cause I actually own the product. I dont post much on slickdeals but im tired of people bashing the headphones cause they are associated with an artist. I was looking for some good headphones a few months ago and after extensive research the SL150 ended up being the best headphones I could find. Look up reviews on headphone audiophile sites and on youtube and you will see the SL150 got great reviews at its original MSRP. I went to radioshack and tried a bunch of different brands in the 100-200 dollar range and these sounded the best overall. It has a little extra bass but not overpowering like the beats and it actually compliments the music. Everything is balance and clear no matter the style of music. Silversun Pickups music sounds amazing on these. Plus once your playing music pretty much all outside noise is blocked. As far as build quality a guy on youtube posted a video showing these are not easy to break lol.

So to sum up, for those that do not want to spend more than $20 on headphones this desl is not for you. But for those who want some grest headphones that in my opinion sound better than anything in the 80-200 dollsr range buy the SL150. I listen to rock, metal, and trance and for all these genres it sounds amazin;g, clear, and balanced. From my research the SL150 are the best for listening to music, SL300 are more for monitoring.

5 off 25

ah dont worry about it bud, i get thumbed down and hated on all the damn time. I shrug it off now. it the thought of helping and sharing that gets me by :) btw the cool thing about this deal is you are allowed to actually buy it for the clearance price online... :) staples wants these headphones gone :D :lol: FREE SHPPING :)

how bout the sl99?. i like the look of those but do they have the quality and clarity?

Beats by Dre, now Soul by Ludacris?

Man this is getting retarded, as if it wasn't already.

I really wish these idiots would stop plastering their names all over overpriced, mediocre products.

Every time I see some 15 year old "ghetto" kid wearing Beats(in a rich white neighborhood) it makes me want to punch babies.

/rant

But, yea at least this is the cheapest price. Nothing on you OP, lol.

Just picked up SL49 for 20.90 and SL99 for 29.90.

Thanks OP.

;)Thank you and repped. Found 3 in the Seattle store.

For the sale price on this thread they aren't bad at all. For $100-$200 there much better choices if you care about sound quality IMHO.

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how bout the sl99?. i like the look of those but do they have the quality and clarity?[/QUOTE]

Sorry cant comment on those since i personally dont like in ear headphones

I also smugly look down on people who choose to allocate their resources differently than I do and enjoy products that I do not.

Do these headphones even lift?

Can some one put down the SKU nbr's ?

Read back in the thread.

I tried on these headphones(sl150) at CES 2012 and they were actually very good. Always wanted to pick up a pair. Now I can justify it. Just got the last one at Staples Monrovia.

FYI. I also own a pair of the AKG701.

Sl99 and Sl100 in Stock Jacksonville Beach, FL if anyone wants...just came back from there

Just scored one SL150 with $10 off $50 OD cpn. thanks, op.

got the sl300 with protection plan with the office depot $20/100 + 10% off for being the display model for ($65 +$15) $80 out the door. Been meaning to get a pair of noise cancelling headphones for some time now, and this deal seemed too good to pass up.

you can find one from OD homepage.

Are there SKUs so we can check the store inventory when we go there?

Or what other ways are there to check that info?

http://t.staples.com/skava/static...y=Ludacris

Only the SL49 isn't up, but the rest are. If its marked as low stock clearance, it can mean either returned/damaged or a few left... You could call stores that are sold out to see if they could give you a quantity, or just call stapes 1800.

Soul
 

SKU 870143005640

Just bought 2. Great deal

Sup Devyan! another Jax native here. Thanks for the headsup..

I typically stay away from rapper endorsed phones because of the bassy signature of all of them.. but I think I will get these for my hiphop itches (the price point finally makes it worth it as cans that can be disposed of without too much remorse)

Going to staples after work lol. I will never wear them anywhere but my bedroom though.. don't want people seeing me in these. :shake:

FYI: I called Staples via phone and was able to price match the SL150 at $69.90 store price. You just need a store location that has them in stock. I used zip code: 29407.

I also took a receipt in for some SL300s to the store and they refunded the difference on a prior purchase. Good Luck. Thanks, OP!

Picked up SL300
 

Thanks for the post, I picked up the SL300 model for $89 total after I used an officemax 10 dollars off coupon we got in the mail. They honored it. Good thing is they still had the $130 price tag out, so that kept people away from buying, which leads me to believe they have a good amount still in stock. Ramsey, N.J. Staples location.

picked up an SL99. Good deal thanks!

they use officemax coupons at staples?

Ditto, and Ludacris at that.

thanks and repped

These aren't as bassy as other rapper headphones. The bass is there but its dialed back relative to the others. They are pretty good sounding for celebrity headphones.

I just TD for the whining by the OP about TD or TU.

Tried SL150 in store and the bass was a bit harsh. I prefer my House of Marley Oxodus much more although not as comfortable.
But TU for the price anyway.

nice,,,,,

Picked up a pair of the 150's and 100's. They accepted a $20 off coupon as well, so both came to $106 after tax. They both sound pretty good - typical house curve that teen's like, to go along with the house curve on mp3's. Not as smooth as the HD428's, but better bass than the Monoprice 8323's. For the price, they make the kids in the house happy, and they are nice looking. But for anyone into audio, I'd stick with tried and true cans that have been around. Both pair really make the Senn's and Monoprice cans a bargain. They just won't look as cool on your kids head.

This actually makes me feel a lot better about these phones. I really hate the obnoxious bass of the Beats.. but I actually enjoy bassy hip hop and electronic/dubstep music on most occasions. Thanks bro.

Loving my SL300's from the first price drop.. Thanks for the info OP

what $20 coupon?

See, this is what slickdeals needs. People who understand the merits of a product and can differentiate what matters to what group. Not just blind people who go "RAPPER ENDORSING HEADPHONES?!?!?! MUST be GARBO!"

All these exclude clearance AND technology. Surprised they're taking them.

Thank You!

And there is a question as to why this received so many TD's??? OP, just post the deal and let the people decide. The more you whine about it (and you started the post off with a pre-whine), the more people are going to TD.

As far as the deal, I saw these in my local store Wednesday and thought there was some money to be made. There wasn't on Wednesday, but now with the price drop its possible there's a little bit of meat left on the bone. Gonna swing by on my way home and clear out what they have. Would have TU'pped you if if hadn't been for all the whining.

I agree. If you can find them at the sale prices, I think you'll be happy. For $150, there are some great choices out there-- if you're looking for closed/portable/over-ear, the AKG K167 (celebrity-branded, but don't let that scare you off) are a good option.

Picked up a pair of SL300 at a Westbury NY store.The had one more pair left.Manager refused to use the OD coupon.Technology excluded-clearly written.$89+tax.It will be perfect gift.
I use Parrot Zik headphones as well as AKG.
Parrot Zik will never go on clearence,Well...

Check SL150 Inventory Here [staples.com]

Check SL300 Inventory Here [staples.com]

Type in your zip code, hit 'Search Again.'

Picked up a pair of the sl100 at a store...

They sound pretty good so I picked up a pair. If I don't think they're worth it, I'll return them in return window.

you're thinking too deeply into TD's.. as a previous poster said someone will vote something down for the dumbest of reasons and just because you kindly ask them for a logical reason doesn't mean you're going to get it, that's just applying common sense and realizing this is the internet where no one needs to take responsibility for anything.. i'm sure posts for apple products have been thumbed down by apple atheists just off of that simple notion, and similarily this has been voted down because they are a joke of a product by a joke of an "artist".. whether it is the cheapest available price or not, people's personal opinions will show.. but obviously the fact that this has + reps means that people who respect your find outnumber the douchebags.. i can't help but feel that you won't accept this not going FP just because of the savings on this item.. good prices on BAD products is a slickdeal, but not a FP.. good prices on GOOD products gets you a FP sir. nonetheless we commend your efforts and i'm sure you've done a solid for a number of users, just don't be so weird about TU or TD..

Thanks OP, I was able to grab all the new unopened boxes of SL49, sl99, sl100, sl150 at my store.

Self-righteous thread crappers are getting really annoying as they can be found on almost any SD thread. As some of the TC's grow up and move out of mom and dad's house and/or mature past their 20's, they will see that the world is made up of different people who have different needs and wants. What you think is silly or wrong or too expensive may be just what someone else is looking for, for any number of reasons. No, you are not the smartest person in the world, and no, you don't have the whole world figured out yet Mr./Ms. TC - no matter what your mama told you.

This is a deal, unless anyone can provide a link or receipt for the same item for less.
Even though I'm not buying, TU to OP for sharing the info.

Thanks for these coupons. Got shot down in my store because they say "regular priced items". Of course the manager who doesn't like my coupons was working. I might try to rebuy it at a more friendly store later.

Thanks a bunch this is most certainly a slick deal! The sl100 are fantastic gym headphones. Are they top notch sennheiser or akg cans, absolutely not. But these sound great! I went to the location in Phoenix Arizona and all of the souls were still full price on the rack. Had the employee look the sl100 and got them for 50. The employee even asked me if I heard if the 300s were on sale so he could get his own pair since I got the last pair of sl100s haha great deal!

Double post

Wearing a pair of the SL150s right now. For $70 there's no way to beat it. They sound awesome, comfy, and look slick as hell.

FYI - No more SL300s in the San Diego region...Thought I might same someone some time

Just a heads-up. Some people have mentioned that the 150s are tuned a bit harsh. The 300s are VERY neutral (which is what I wanted), so expect to use a EQ with them if you like your music a specific flavor of sound.

Edit...

People still care about TU TD??...kind of like a star or happy or sad face in pre-school

You can't really make a call on that with something like these right out of the box (the 150s in my case). Hooked up to a phone? Yeah they seem a bit odd. In my laptop with my amp? Much better. Plus reviews also indicate that after a few days the bass really fills out.

I was listening to this song call "say it right" in the beggining, it sounds a bit weird???
I have not burned them in but would that help?
Also, do you guys think the sound stage is good, because i like it.
This is for the sl150

Also, the earphones sl99 is great but bad sound stage. what is better the sl49 or sl99

officemax coupon at Staples
 

My local Staples (Ramsey, N.J.) did. I asked if they honored competitor coupons and she looked at it for a second said "uhhhhh" and then just applied it. That was awful nice of her!

I just dl the song to see if I heard anything weird but didnt hear anything. I've had my SL150 for a few months and while i was doing my research a lot of people said these need to be burned before sounding great. I personally love mine even though i paid $100 for mine i dont regret it at all. I absolutely love the sound stage on these phones.

staples also has the Hits by Chris Brown headphones at some deep, deep discounts

I like these for the style. I don't even plug them into any music player. I just wear them by themselves.

Is it possible to get a store like best buy to pm? My staples doesn't have them

TD just for the annoying begging for a TU. Go away

edit..

You're my hero, trolling in about 23 hours after the initial post to offer up some of your genius deal perspective.

Can you teach me how to be as witty as you?

Or can only inbreds be genetically gifted with your level of intelligence?

Btw, can you show us the post that begged for a TU?

You're a perfect example of a keyboard warrior that can't stop showing off how well you can type with just one hand above the desk.

Here's a special "slick" deal just for you, if it's still available and don't forget to TU the OP:
http://slickdeals.net/f/5783630-2...e-Shipping

Enjoy!

I had bought a pair of the sl99s (a couple of weeks ago for around $34) and didn't like them at all. I found them very harsh sounding. I went on to buy a pair of AKG Q350 ear buds (Best Buy price match to Amazon for around $55) and I think they sound much, much better (a tiny bit bright but overall mostly neutral sounding with a great open midrange). The Sl99s to my ears were very, very bright sounding.

I didn't try the full size Ludacris headphones but I had a feeling that they sounded much better than the ear bud models. If the sl150s or sl300s are neutral sounding, then they should be a solid buy at the current prices. An accurate sound is much easier to live with over the long haul. You're better off having a neutral sound and then using an equalizer if you want more bass or treble. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 600s and Shure SRH 940s and you forget you're wearing headphones after 5 minutes of having them on (both pairs sound that good). With headphones like these, you hear the music the way it's actually supposed to sound like..:shake:

forget they are on your head? Im pretty shure those beast sennheisers are really heavy, well im just trying to buy cheapo headphones and selling them for a slow profit and someday get the hd 600 but then theres the amp

I wouldn't call any of the celebrity phones neutral. The SL300s are a bit sloppier in the bass than the SL150 when I heard them. The most neutral cans I've heard under 200 are the Shure 840s.

I bought 5 pairs of SL49's and one pair of SL99's for $20.99 and $29.90 respectively. Amazing deals thanx OP, repping ya!

The SL150's play really well off an iPod or iPad. The SL300's IIRC require batteries - forget that. The SL150's bass is actually very controlled, and the high's aren't piercing. I'm not into hip hop, but my daughter said dad, listen to this. The bass sounded pretty darn good, and this is from a guy who has an SVS PB12 Plus/2. These cans won't get into the low teens Hz, but they sound decent with cheap mp3 players.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8mJJJvaes

You aren't getting this bass with the Sennheiser HD428's or Monoprice 8323's. I've got em both. They are a step down from these 150's. And the 150's are pretty darn comfortable. Good clamping pressure, which really seals makes them ideal noise cancelers. And they're the nicest looking of the OP's bunch IMO. Staples took the $20 off $100 OD coupon. The 100's don't look nearly as good, nor have the same bass, but for the price, should work well in the gym/street.

It's all about efficiency with lower priced cans. If you need an amp, it really limits you to where you can use them. The mid-range is the holy grail with over the ear headphones, and these really aren't all that bad when you consider two pair ran just under $107 (100'S and 150's). The Sennheiser has the best mid's, then the 8323's, but if you're not into female voices, jazz, or classical, you'll enjoy these Souls. Thanks OP, and thanks Staples. Another good buy (best are the Brother laser printers with the old coupons).

What I meant was that the sound is so good that you just kind of concentrate on the music, you don't lose the feeling that something is on your head. And it's true that the HD600s are somewhat difficult to drive ( I don't have a headphone amp). I actually like my Shure SRH 940s better than the HD 600s as they are much easier to drive and sound a bit better to me. The Shure model is a closed design but very open sounding.

If you stock up on the sl99s for under $30 you can probably flip them for a profit. I still think it's probably better to buy the full size models and try to resell those.;)

Here at my local staples and they have them full price??

... Is there an ad or something I can give them to reference? This thread won't work lol.

Did you scan them?

Ok. For those who show full price ask a manger to look up the price. It'll pull up as clearance!

how do you guys check the store inventory?

You could buy there, and return and re-buy from somewhere else

Under no circumstances am I allowing my money to go toward anything with his name on it.

The SL300's use batteries for noise canceling, but can also be used passively and still sound good. They don't hit 10 hz, but easily hit 20 hz with clarity (need to find a test that steps through 10-20 to see where they kick in)

Might have to grab some more of these.

Wholeheartedly agree, but that was a joke :hug:

so i got one of the sl300 and the sl150, i thought my brother wanted them, too but he doesnt, which should i keep? and should i even flip one?

I'd say keep the SL150. The SQ is fantastic, they're cheaper, and they don't need batteries.

I realize the batteries are for the noise-cancelling in the SL300s, but that still means either you keep up on that or you spent extra for a feature you're not using.

Does anyone have an Office Max coupon? Also if there's only a display model left then how do I tell them to take an extra 10% off or is it automatically applied at the register? Is there any way I can convince them to give me the protection plan for free since it's the display model? Also, if I do get the protection plan, what type of protection will it cover since I'm assuming Staples isn't going to sell these headphones anymore which is why they're on clearance?

I would agree. If I didn't fly a lot (and will be using the noise canceling feature), I would have stayed with the SL150's

Was gonna pick up the SL99s today for $30... Anyone know if this deal is still going on?

any inventory checker links?

Yep, they're that price until gone (clearance). SL150's are impressive little buggers. SL100's don't compare, but are well made for someone younger and can probably take a beating.

i picked up a purr of the sl150 and used the office depot coupon $10 off $50 along with a $5 off $25 staples coupon. woiked like a charm.
thansk OP.

SL150 - 416671 and 416674 not working

Anyone have or know of any working coupons?

Could not get the inventory checkers to work, any suggestions?

I found this one .

Got it working that time, thanks. Showing up as low-stock clearance item, probably means they don't have any in my area stores. I listened to these in the store at one point, was surprised by how good they sounded-- for under $100, they are probably a good buy.

Good buy if you want one but ebay has some of these at around these prices or at least not much more.

Got Sl100 for 39.90 Used Office max 10 off 50 Coupon.

Lots of fakes on ebay.

Any Staples or Office Max coupons? Don't have Office Depot in town so can't use those

I understand. That is why I bought this from Staples. My point is that they are not flying off the shelf because there are not a lot of premium on ebay for these. My local stores have plenty left except for SL300 as of yesterday.

My Staples (Hamilton Square, NJ) had ONE pair available.....the SL300. For 89.90, I'll try them. Thanks!

So Staples will take Office Depot coupons?

depends on the store so YMMV

Cheapest one my staples have 49 dollars ugh

Thanks.

For anyone curious, I've been running sine sweeps through my laptop with no amp into the SL150s, and it's damn impressive. It doesn't seem to really cut off above the audible spectrum, I mean it's got good authority down in the 20s, and under 20 you can't really hear a "note" but the pressure is plain as day. This is day 2, so very little burn in, and again no amp. Basically what I'm getting at is these things have the goods.

For SD'er in the Houston area Spring store off of 45 N has them all I just grabbed a pair of the sl150's.

Are you getting a fairly flat frequency response curve throughout the spectrum 20-20khz?

If so, then the SL150s would seem to be a pretty good bargain.

Perhaps if someone near you had the SL300s you could test those out and report back.

Thanks for doing some measurements.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/cont...150-page-2

http://www.innerfidelity.com/cont...one-page-2

Wow!

So, that reviewer determined that the SL150s were an overall better buy than the SL300s.

Especially with regards to sound quality and frequency response.

Even though the SL300s are supposedly the top-of-the-line for Soul and list for $100 (in our case $20) more.

Guess I know what will be going back to Staples this week!

Thanks for the links.

If you don't have a use for the noise cancellation part, the SL150 is definitely a better buy. Better sounding, no battery, lighter, and cheaper. But if you travel on a plane a lot, then SL300 is going to sound a little better at lower volume when you are trying to fall asleep.

It's a gift for kids, so I thought they'd appreciate the lighted headphones and noise cancellation feature, but from the reviews and your descriptions, much better to just give them the SL150s for portability and no further expense for batteries.

They can learn about NC some day in the future when I can afford the QC15s.

Thanks again.

Which is the better buy: SL100 or SL300 at these prices? My Staples doesn't have the SL150 unfortunately. Also which coupons can I apply tomorrow when I go pick it up?

I'm curious-- do the online Staples prices ever go as low as the in store prices? There are no SL99s in my area and am considering biting the bullet buying then online but am really hoping the go lower than there current 49.99

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Sl300. Office Depot $15 off $75 coupon will work.

OD says no technology, right?

I used the $10 off $50 today but YMMV.

I used the 5 off 25 and got the 99s for 29.90-5...24.90 plus tax. Great sound. A little bulky for pocket when not in use at work, but GREAT SOUND...

East valley, PHX ARIZONA

Brooklyn Staples Coney Island Ave . Pleenty of inventory.

It's not studio flat, but they definitely don't have any weird peaks. What I'm really impressed with is that everything is separated and clear but nothing is harsh or tinny. Even for $100+ I think they're a pretty damn good purchase. At the sale price they're a no brainer.

If anyone is willing to pick up a pair of sl300, I'm willing to pay for shipping and the trouble of picking it up. Send me a message. Appreciate it.

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I just want to say that i've bought the sl300 and sl150, but both had problems right after unboxing. for the sl150, the right side didn't work at all. for the sl300, the right side didnt work at first but it all of a sudden came back to life when i unplugged and replugged the wire a dozen of times.

Just got my pair of 150s, stacked 10/50 competitor Q plus 5-25, 20 rewards from ink recycle! The manager almost blew a load when he scanned the price . They were tagged with an original price tag.
He grabbed the remaining pair. I picked these up in Hawthorne, CA.

X2 good buy at sale price.

Was the box for SL300 shrink-wrapped in plastic like the Sl150 is?

Does anyone know? I got a SL300, but it was not shrink-wrapped in plastic like the SL150. The Ast. Mg. said that is how the Sl300 comes.

Not sure if I trust what he said.

Thanks for any info. anyone.

Anyone find any in dallas Fort Worth ?

hes lieing, mines was shrink wrapped. maybe someone returned it because they didnt like it. tip - look for finger prints

btw, the broken sl150 that i had before was a bootleg, the little accessories box doesnt even have "accessories" written anywhere, but my exchanged ones does!

He's an a$$$$. You are absolutely correct. I opened the battery compartment and the old customer forgot to take out the batteries. What an a$$$$$$$ the assistant manager is? This really pisses me off.

I wonder if I should bring this matter up to the attention of Corporate or the Store Manager. This is so unethical.

he should have gave you 10% off in the first place.

That would have been the right approach. I called in advance to check and I specifically asked if it was brand new and the CSR said yes. When I got there, I asked the Ast. Manager why it was not shrink-wrapped and he said that it came like that. At that time, another customer was looking at another one and hers was not shrink-wrapped either.

I thought that it was weird that it was not, but I saw the other one was like mine and did not think that the Ast. Mg would lie straight to my face like that.

I am going to escalate to Cororate as this is very unethical.

Also, I noticed that the light outside of the headphones are not lit up. Aren't they supposed to light up when you use it? That is one of the feature that stands out as compared to the Beat ones.

press the little button near the left ear piece.

Enjoyed getting the first SL300 set at $129, and I'll enjoy getting a couple more at $89. My FBA account will be very happy!

got the sl300 for 75 dollars plus tax, the 15 dollar coupon from OD works. Thanks!

Got the SL99's at Staples in Saugus, Mass, they had a good amount there of a few of the different model numbers; makes me hope they will go down further in clearance price!!

How do you like the SL99's? I'm looking for some earphones and for $30 I am hoping they offer decent sound quality.

Can anyone post if these headphones work for Android OS? I have read Amazon reviews. People were complaining it (SL99) only worked for iOS and walkman, not working for Android and other older devices. I am thinking to hunt for SL300 tomorrow. If this wont' work for my phone, I may not get it...

I mean the SL99's aren't bad sound quality in my opinion, especially considering the price: i wouldn't buy them at their original price but for $30 i feel like they do the job well enough

It's a standard universal input. It will work on a 1980's Sony Walkman, iOS, and Android. You're good to go.

Hope it was his phone issue. He did mention it was a 3.5mm jack and should work on any device...but it was not


* Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo This is the phone I have, unfortunately I get a message (Unsupported Device), I don't really mind not being able to use the skip functions or the hands-free option, I just want to listen to my music.... So this was a HUGE disappointment for me.

Not being able to use it on my phone was a real let-down especially as it has the 3.5mm audio socket this is why I had to knock off a star. Luckily for me though I have a Walkman, which is DOES work on, so I can use these with that.