OzBargainAirFi
Dear OzBargainers,
Thank you again for being so welcoming and supportive over the last two promotions we have offered (found here and here).
Many of you asked for a deal on our wireless headphones, so I set about making one happen. Here's the lowdown:
- Air-Fi Runaway AF32 On-Ear headphones: $44.99 ($30 off with coupon) - our bestselling wireless set. Available in 6 color combinations, the Runaway is lightweight and comfortable, and was tuned for a smooth, balanced sound.
- Air-Fi Venture AF52 Over-Ear Headphones: $54.99 ($65 off with coupon) - our recently-released over-ear wireless headphone. It delivers an enhanced-bass sound with no-frills Bluetooth operation. The Venture is my personal favorite - it's very straightforward and easy to use and sounds good whether used wired or wirelessly.
- Air-Fi Matrix AF62 Over-Ear Headphones: $69.99 ($80 off with coupon) - our flagship wireless headphone, the Matrix has a few extra Bluetooth features over the Venture such as NFC, Multipoint connectivity, and Bluetooth voice prompts. It has a nicer finish on the outside with the matte plastics, faux-carbon fiber inserts, and softer earpad cushions. In terms of sound they are similar but the Venture is tuned for more bass whereas the Matrix focuses more on vocals and instruments in the midrange.
All of our wireless headphones have built-in microphones and remotes for headset functionality. They can also all be used wired via the included detachable audio cables. The Venture and Matrix can be used in wired (or even wireless) mode while charging. The battery life of the Runaway is about 12 hours per charge while the Matrix and Venture can go about 18 hours at top volumes and even longer at reasonable volumes.
Coupon code is "OzBargainAirFi". All prices listed are in USD. There is a limit of 2 per order and the coupon will expire next Thursday, 10/24/13, at midnight PST.
The coupon code also gives an additional $2.95 credit towards shipping. For those who use US forwarding services, this will give free postage to any US address. For everyone else it will just discount the total by an additional $2.95.
Unfortunately the international postage for these gets a little complicated - because the boxes are much bigger and heavier compared to our earphones, the postage varies based on weight. There is a base charge of $8.95 for USPS 1st class mail, same as before, which does not change with the number of units. After that, the postage cost works as follows:
*Each Runaway AF32 unit adds $7 to the overall postage cost
*Each Venture AF52 unit adds $11 to the overall postage cost
*Each Matrix AF62 unit adds $15 to the overall postage cost
This means that international postage for two AF32 Runaways would be $8.95 + $7 + $7 = $22.95 before the $2.95 shipping discount ($20 total after discount). The postage for one Runaway and one Venture would be $8.95 + $7 + $11 = $ $26.95 before discount ($24 after).
Delivery times vary but are typically between 10 and 20 business days for the cheapest shipping method. FedEx shipping is also available at an additional cost and typically delivers in just a few days.
With our wireless headphones the goal has always been to deliver sound quality competitive not only with other wireless sets, but with similarly-priced wired headphones as well. The Runaway AF32, which was released in 2012, was recognized as one of cnet's best headphones under $100 and received other rave reviews from outlets such as PCAdvisor. The Venture and Matrix were released within the past few months and only have a couple of reviews, such as the Android Dissected Venture review.
I also want to address compatibility as it will surely come up - all of our headphones are compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 and newer devices that support A2DP for stereo audio. In practical terms, this means they will work with all modern smartphones and tablets (as long as they have Bluetooth built in) as well as Mac computers manufactured in 2011 or later. Windows computers a little more complicated and require some setup but as long as the hardware is compatible (Bluetooth 2.1 or newer and A2DP support) it should be possible to set up a wireless headphone under Windows 7 or 8.
As before, I will gladly answer any questions as best I can. I can also be contacted by email at [email protected] or directly at mike(at)s2einc.com .
Thank you all for your feedback and support. All comments and suggestions are welcome!
The built-in mic is part of the bluetooth chipset. If your computer doesn't support bluetooth or you plan to use the headset wired and not wireless for some other reason (e.g. while gaming), you'll need the microphone cable. Not sure if that clarifies it sufficiently, the whole wired/wireless thing is admittedly a bit complicated.