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Sennheiser HD 218i Headphones $20 + $9.95 Shipping Dick Smith Online Only

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LWotda58383 on 22/05/2013 - 17:14 dicksmith.com.au (5779 clicks)
Last edited 22/05/2013 - 17:26

Just browsing through the website when I found this offer. There was a previous offer on this for $44 + plus 9.95 shipping and was surprised that they reduced it to $20. Really good headphones for this price. Not sure when this offer lasts though.
Reviews:
http://www.cnet.com.au/sennheiser-hd-218i-339319079.htm
http://www.whathifi.com/review/sennheiser-hd-218

*Apparently the headphone mic doesn't work with Android.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VJDPWN82R1EH/ref=cm_cr_dp_tit…
ty dealboy for heads up :)

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  • janeymac on 23/05/2013 - 00:29
    +1

    Thanks bought one. Great post, excellent reviews referenced.

  • cryptos on 23/05/2013 - 00:39

    My Canon D20 is on backorder, I assume these will be also or canceled due to a Ozbargain headphone orgy

  • cpho on 23/05/2013 - 00:49

    Dafaq just happened?

    I joined the crowd and bought one for no reason in particular…

    • Roary on 23/05/2013 - 00:50
      +2

      Dont worry you will get yoru money back in a couple of weeks

  • AML23 on 23/05/2013 - 02:37
    +1

    I caved in and bought a pair. Couldn't resist at that price. Thanks OP.

  • Geewhizz on 23/05/2013 - 06:11
    +2

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    • GaryQ on 23/05/2013 - 07:24

      So in effect, getting the digest in the morning is saving me money

  • sbv72 on 23/05/2013 - 09:48

    Thought it was a good deal until hit with $14.95 freight!

  • thunder tiger plus on 23/05/2013 - 11:03
    +1

    Good Price, I've got two, sorry for late post

    • muzzamo on 23/05/2013 - 11:46
      +1

      so you should be

  • CH on 23/05/2013 - 12:41

    Haven't received an email yet saying order is canceled. How long does it usually take them if they do?

    • dylzie on 23/05/2013 - 13:06

      me neither, but the order status has changed to "backordered".

      • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2013 - 15:12

        Same. "Your order is on backorder and will be shipped when available." :/

    • Roary on 23/05/2013 - 13:20

      I guess they are still having meetings deciding who to fire and how they should handle this. Cop the loss or create a media sh!t storm.

  • paulsmithy on 23/05/2013 - 13:37

    Yup, just checked status and it's listed as backorder for me too.

    Since this happens a lot with DSE apparently, can I actually expect to ever receive this or will the order just get canned?

  • imcold on 23/05/2013 - 13:47
    -2

    Well ozbargain needs a system in which reps of stores will get notification if there is a deal created to their stores. Its then the reps job to quickly verify the deal in case its a pricing error, then you can save everyone time, and people jobs lol.

  • ajdj10 on 23/05/2013 - 14:31

    Bloody Dick

    • mickyb on 23/05/2013 - 15:08

      It is painful

  • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2013 - 15:14

    Surely they know about OzBargain by now and surely they can foresee good deals being posted here. Why don't they have a system to deal with this sort of thing instead of pissing everyone off and backordering/cancelling their orders? Limit 1 per customer? Anything!

  • Ronnnie on 23/05/2013 - 18:55

    You'd think their online store could keep track of stock levels.. Personally I'm not in any rush (with in reason) , and don't care whether they come through or not, but hopefully it doesn't take till next week for them to get back to us to inform us what they intend to do about it.

  • dylzie on 23/05/2013 - 21:41

    Looking at the officeworks site, they have the same headphones but they are on "special order" which are ordered directly from the manufacturer, does anyone know what this means?

  • xitrapharlax on 24/05/2013 - 17:48

    So, thoughts from anyone on past experiences - cancel for money back or hang in and they might still honor in the next month? I can't help but think all we're going to get is a sorry and refund in a few weeks time perhaps with an option to pay significantly more for something else?

  • lj87 on 25/05/2013 - 15:42
    +1

    If it was a price error, surely it shouldn't take long for them to let us know. I'll be mighty pissed if we're left waiting over a week, only to be told, "Sorry, we f'd up, here's your money back".

  • imcold on 25/05/2013 - 21:34

    Whilst i would like to think and hope the delay is caused by negotiation with the manufacturer to cover the order at the price we paid due to a bulk purchase. They do have a 30 day policy where they can do basically nothing before offering your money back or asking you to pay more.

    • neonlight on 27/05/2013 - 12:14

      30 days! WOW.

  • Ronnnie on 26/05/2013 - 18:11

    They did sell the hd 220's for $29, they aren't much difference to these. So there's some hope they can come through.

  • neonlight on 27/05/2013 - 12:09
    +3

    Ok so its backordered, bloody dicksmith, so does this mean we should cancel the order and expect refund if they don't deliver within X amount of days.

    Also my Credit Card has already been charged.

    Why are they charging people if they don't have the goods to deliver? It should be charged when it gets shipped!!!?? Probably busy talking to suppliers or just holding on the cash.

    That's like keeping their cashflow higher, holding some money of fellow Ozbargainers….

    So bullshit.

    I swear if they don't deliver for this or refuse refund with no ETA, will not ever buy from DSE again!

    DSE obviously cannot handle "professionals"

    • fellator on 28/05/2013 - 20:00

      A plus from me.

      Dear Valued Customer,

      Due to overwhelming demand we have sold out of the Senheisser Headphones you ordered from us.

      New stock will be arriving on Monday the 3rd of June and will dispatched to you immediately.

      We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions or would like to cancel your order then please contact our call centre on 1300 366 644.

      Kind Regards,
      The Dick Smith Team.

  • cpho on 28/05/2013 - 00:20

    I'm also on backorder. I wonder if anyone actually got these. Hopefully they honour the deal. I paid with PayPal, so if they don't send it by day 30, I'll open a ticket to get my money back.
    Or hopefully I get my money back, and someone get these headphones by some random stuff up :D

  • illz on 28/05/2013 - 09:42

    everyone still on back order?

    • NosDan on 28/05/2013 - 10:18

      yup is for me

      i bought a set of wireless fones from another deal on here the other day so thinking of just cancelling my dodgydicks order

      • neonlight on 28/05/2013 - 11:23

        So did you get the wireless fones or not? is that also back ordered….?

    • dannyboi on 28/05/2013 - 12:24

      Has anyone actually had their order fulfilled?
      100+ positives and 5000+ clicks

      • illz on 28/05/2013 - 12:25

        Mines still on back order :/

  • daniel46211 on 28/05/2013 - 12:32
    +2

    Just received a not so dick apology email… Good thing is that they're honoring the deal! Stock is dispatched on 3rd June

  • NosDan on 28/05/2013 - 12:33
    +2

    just received this via email. looks like its still happening.

    Dear Valued Customer,

    Due to overwhelming demand we have sold out of the Senheisser Headphones you ordered from us.

    New stock will be arriving on Monday the 3rd of June and will dispatched to you immediately.

    We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions or would like to cancel your order then please contact our call centre on 1300 366 644.

    Kind Regards,
    The Dick Smith Team.

    • illz on 28/05/2013 - 12:44

      Cheers for the updates guys (danblar & nosdan)

      Dispatching Monday, not too bad!

    • watts on 28/05/2013 - 13:02

      just checked. backorder for me too, but no apology email yet.

    • jade on 28/05/2013 - 13:41

      I've just received the apology email as well.

  • Ronnnie on 28/05/2013 - 13:52

    I'm sure if you yet to receive the email you'll get it soon enough. I am happy with their service thus far, they seem to be honouring the price and the wait time is reasonable under the circumstances. :-)

    • watts on 28/05/2013 - 14:10
      +1

      I can't say I agree.
      - No 'no stock' or backorder indication when ordering.
      - No email received since order to indicate backorder status
      - No email received (yet) to advise ETA.

      Sure they're a bargain and I'm happy they're honouring but it's still poor form. If it was a full price product I needed quickly I'd be fuming.

      • neonlight on 28/05/2013 - 14:33

        I haven't got that email yet. But even if they honour the deal…

        There's only one thing I didn't like is they charge your credit card when the item is backordered.

        This is clearly still a processing problem.

        amazon comments says the control…

        "Only the center Play/Stop button works. Microphone and forward/rewind/volume buttons DO NOT WORK for Android.
        This headset is designed for Iphone after all "

  • Ronnnie on 28/05/2013 - 14:41

    They are no worse than any other online retailers in my experience. Bing Lee and jbhifi have been vastly worse in my experience, and that is dealing with less of deals than this. If you were in a hurry and willing to pay full regular price you don't shop online…

    If you were to source this same deal from overseas you'd be paying over double and probably be waiting just as long. Other local online retailers will obviously charge even more and don't appear to have stock either.

    Yes their online store should display accurate stock levels, but they aren't the only one that does this, the only exception they seem to come through with their deals…

  • LSGH on 28/05/2013 - 16:16

    Got the same email just now, glad to see they will honor it…

  • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 18:45

    Just got the email. Good stuff, bargain.

  • dimagiba on 28/05/2013 - 19:12

    Dick Smith have just come through 3 for 3 for me so they have my vote.

    Previous ones were:
    Telstra 4G bundle - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/85374
    Canon D20 - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/103735

  • Elijah on 28/05/2013 - 20:13

    The people of OZBargain have been back-ordered by 2 D's so far this month…, ones a Dick the others a Deal… lol

  • Greenius on 28/05/2013 - 20:30

    Just got the email too and I purchased it as a guest. They still haven't charged my PayPal though.

    This was my first time purchasing from Dick Smith online but we'll see how this goes! I'm pretty happy that they're honouring it as my current cheapo set need an upgrade :)

  • AML23 on 28/05/2013 - 22:40

    I've received the email too.

  • neonlight on 29/05/2013 - 09:40

    Got the email hope they deliver next week.

    Next time gotta be careful with dick deals

  • Ronnnie on 30/05/2013 - 12:21
    +3

    Just got an email saying they will be shipping it soon. So should get it monday or tuesday…

    "Your order has been packed and is awaiting collection. You will receive an email with shipping information this evening which will enable you to track your order.

    Please note that tracking links may not work until next business day."

    That beat my dealings with jb and bing lee when they supposedly have stock but takes several weeks before you see it.

    • NosDan on 30/05/2013 - 12:23

      yup just got my email too :D

  • kcy on 30/05/2013 - 12:21
    +2

    I've just received an email with the invoice too. It seems like the headset will posted today. From normal procedure, usually gets the tracking number later in the day and item will be received tomorrow or next day. I'm in Melb metro btw.

  • illz on 30/05/2013 - 12:22
    +1

    Me too!!!

  • chaos77 on 30/05/2013 - 12:23
    +2

    Just received a new email from Dick Smith, seems we will receive our headphones soon.

    "Your order has been packed and is awaiting collection. You will receive an email with shipping information this evening which will enable you to track your order.
    Please note that tracking links may not work until next business day."

  • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2013 - 12:24
    +1

    Same e-mail. This is good news, at least. The fact that they're honouring these makes me very happy. :D

  • daniel46211 on 30/05/2013 - 15:00

    My order has just been shipped via AAE.

  • AML23 on 30/05/2013 - 15:00

    I received the same email as chaos77 about 2 hours ago.

  • dylzie on 30/05/2013 - 16:12
    +2

    I've received the same emails, after tracking the consignment, it's gone to the courier's processing warehouse, so should be here (sydney) tomorrow!

    YAY, gonna catch the train tomorrow just to enjoy my new headphones!

  • Tadashi on 30/05/2013 - 18:50

    Yeah it on its way for me too

  • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2013 - 18:59
    +1

    I got an email with a dispatch notice from Startrack. Consignment starts with DS. Assuming it's from Dick Smith.

  • Smellykeys on 30/05/2013 - 20:17
    -7

    It’s not as good a deal as everyone’s making them out to be. The headphones sell on eBay for $20

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sennheiser-HD218i-Headphones-bran…

    (I know it’s an auction but it really has little interest)

    Furthermore they sell the HD220's which are an updated model that unfortunately have the tacky logo for $29, the same price after delivery.

    The reviews for this model are also only average (and they were tested at $30 USD), i recently bought a pair of sony MDR-1r for $150 so i want to sell my pair that are coming tomorrow! Any one keen, im not Borden so $20 is fine. :)

    • illz on 30/05/2013 - 22:26

      your insane.

      the 218i's retail for over $100 in aus, that's the absolute cheapest best deals, not including shipping.

      They are $47 on Amazon. Amazon is almost always 50-70% off Aus prices, Shippings kills us.

      The ebay listing is a starting bid auction.
      Ozbargainer? The deal was posted the same day this deal went up, 4 hours after. Coincidence?

      whathifi.com tested them at 40 pounds, plus UK/US is always way cheaper than us.

      they have 4 or more star ratings on all major legit review sites.
      cnet has them at 4.5

      I bet those newly listed 49.95 Buy It Now listings + shipping on ebay are from Ozbargainers. Just like the epic $9 wireless Dell printer deal back in the day. Many people make money from this site, not just save.

      This was an absolute great deal and great cans for the price.

      Edit: Oh, you joined Ozbargain 2 hours ago just to post that neg comment, wish if I didn't bother..

      • Tadashi on 30/05/2013 - 22:57
        +1

        Millzy lol fell for a troll. Did you manage to get one of these?

        • illz on 30/05/2013 - 22:58

          lol read post below.. Beat me to it

          Yeah got a pair to add to the collection.

        • Tadashi on 30/05/2013 - 23:03
          +2

          yeaps same.. Man these bargain are making me broke. Now got Senn, this and the Logitech… Need to join a ozbargain rehab program

        • illz on 30/05/2013 - 23:06

          lol same same

        • NosDan on 30/05/2013 - 23:06
          +2

          hi my name is Dan… and im an OzBargainoholic. its been 20 mins since my last purchase….

        • Tadashi on 30/05/2013 - 23:21

          Welcome Sam, you are in a safe place.

        • illz on 30/05/2013 - 23:37

          Annon, sent you a message.

    • ash2000 on 30/05/2013 - 22:53
      +1

      The headphones sell on eBay for $20

      Is this user a Troll or just plain dumb?

      • illz on 30/05/2013 - 22:58
        +1

        I think I got trolled.
        Or that's his listing on Ebay and is trying to get a quick sale..

        • Smellykeys on 31/05/2013 - 00:27

          Hey, My appologies! i didnt mean to make you look stupid for "playing a troll", indeed thats what most people are saying regarding my post. May i explain?

          It is only a goodish deal for the web but an amazing deal for a retailer i can find many other sites that will sell them cheap online. Especially the HD218's that are the same without the iphone cord.

          The ebay listing got a bid as soon as i posted that so thats interesting… its not mine however and i did offer to sell my pair under the cost i bought them for, so thats kinnda nice.

          The fact about the HD220's is still true, i dont know why people didnt snap them up.

          and look at this:

          http://www.best-electronicstore.com/product_info.php?currenc…

          I have loved DSE deals ever since i got a $40 brand new dsi XL, and no i dont work there, even if they dont have stock (which they usually do at my local one in the countryish area)my ozbargain spirit send my buying things i really dont need and then i ask for a refund or return them. I have a problem.

        • Smellykeys on 31/05/2013 - 00:44

          Millzy, what headphones do yu have in your collection?

          I have

          Marley TTR's- looks good bass is great
          MDR-1r's- clean crisp like a good beer
          Audiotechnica M50's -clear good for studio work, accurate sound
          Senn HD439's- Good price, train use

      • Smellykeys on 31/05/2013 - 00:28

        I mean with the flood of them on ebay soon they will drop watch the final price of those headphones, Simple supply and demand economics.

  • jade on 31/05/2013 - 09:52

    I have just received my headphones! Yeah! Looking good. I was expecting it to come with a cloth bag for storage, but it didn't. Oh well.

    • captaindopey on 31/05/2013 - 10:17

      Same here, I got mine around 8am (NSW)

  • watts on 31/05/2013 - 10:24
    +1

    Just got a message from the mrs telling me there's a package waiting at home for me. It's either the headphones or one of my DX purchases!. woo hoo.

  • neonlight on 31/05/2013 - 10:40

    Received the headset from DSE, impressed they delivered before 3rd June!

    • dylzie on 31/05/2013 - 10:43

      Same, received and impressed! DSE is in the good books.

      Now to hunt for more bargains I can pick up today. If I'm going to get in trouble for it, I may as well make it totally worth it.

  • Ronnnie on 31/05/2013 - 11:08
    +1

    I've received mine too, impressed by how fast they came. The irony is I am still waiting on a package from bing lee that I ordered about a week before this deal and supposedly the item was in stock when I ordered, yet I still haven't received my item. Bing lee hasn't emailed me to explain why the order has taken so long, unlike dick smith.

    I don't know what the guy is going on about this being not a good deal. $20 for quality name brand headphones is pretty incredible. Even in the US you'd be looking at $40-50 for these. Some people are never pleased though, even if these were $2 they'd still complain. :)

    I have a pair hd 439 for comparison, Picked them up for about $75 in the US, they obviously are a lot better than these, but these are pretty damn good for $20 or $25 with postage. Actually I'm surprised by how damn good they are. :)

    • illz on 31/05/2013 - 11:48
      +1

      Just got mine an hour ago.
      Agreed, suprised at the quality, they sound great for the price.

  • LSGH on 31/05/2013 - 17:03
    +2

    received mine too, even the box looks of hi quality, cant wait to test it! i am pleasantry surprised with DSE on this one….

  • cwongtech on 01/06/2013 - 15:36
    +1

    Just picked mine up from the post office - take out the centre foam for increased treble response :)
    I have no clue why but these definitely sound different from the HD218s I tried in Jbhifi ages ago.
    They sound like my HD228s which is really strange. I will repair my HD228s shortly and compare them.

    These HD218s just saved their own ass from being chopped up for parts to repair my HD228s (Mic In-Line cord + Pads).

    • illz on 01/06/2013 - 16:51

      Looking forward to your comparison mate.

      Thanks for the foam removal info.

      • cwongtech on 01/06/2013 - 18:14

        HD228s repaired
        I think HD228s - possibly because they're burned in
        But their sound is so similar now. The only difference I can tell that is only slightly obvious is the HD228's bass has a slightly louder (smooth) purr to it (like how a nice engine in a car sounds)
        The HD218i have it too, but a bit less pronounced.

        I would say this - I would buy both HD228, and HD218i but not HD218 [very strange because the HD218i are supposed to be the mic in-line version of the HD218, the HD218 on the demo stand @ jbhifi definitely did not sound like the HD218i I have in my hand)

        To put the earpad [after removing the center piece foam, a.k.a. Asteriod mod from headfi for HD228, applicable to HD218i] back into the place, imagine one of the earpieces as an egg, with bearings NESW [North being the top of the egg, South being the bottom]
        Slide the earpad back ontop of the driver housing on ONE of either East or West clips
        Adjust the earpad such that the North and South clips are in place before proceeding to remaining East or West clip.

        • illz on 01/06/2013 - 21:54
          +1

          I can't find the original Astroid Mod post.

          Do you have it handy?

          Do you suggest doing the astroid mod on the 218's? I read, like you said, that you lose bass but open up the sound stage. Or would you rather keep the 218's the way they were?

        • cwongtech on 01/06/2013 - 22:02

          I think the Asteriod mod helps slightly with the sound, the HD218i still sound incredible without it.
          Did you need a little guide with the steroid mod?
          If you do I'll post up a pic-by-pic + mspaint arrows to show you what to do haha
          All it really is, is taking off the earpad, taking out a foam piece and putting the earpad back on :)

        • illz on 01/06/2013 - 22:17
          +2

          Pics please ! :p

          Lol I want to see you ms paint skills.

        • cwongtech on 01/06/2013 - 23:23
          +1

          May need to be tomorrow - M50 removable cable modding atm :)

        • daver on 02/06/2013 - 00:14

          Thx for a wise tip cwongtech.

          The initial impression of 220s (DSE deal earlier) can be they sound slightly stuffy [coming from px200, 595 et cetera] so I removed ALL foam in my attempt to get them open to the maximum. Impressively, this does expose previously hidden higher registers, whilst at a subtraction to bass level (lower the volume accordingly to preserve hearing). In the end, I have just put the outer foam back in to support the pleather, leave out the 'yolk', and it feels comfortable again.

          They pleasantly maintain much of a well controlled, thuddy-thumpiness of px200, and whilst being 'Asteroid modded" will agree voices through clean mids make sound that much more impressive from my 30.00 dollar set.

        • illz on 03/06/2013 - 11:47

          Dont worry about the drawing mate. Like you said very easy.

          Pull the pads off in the up direction (clips holding it in will not break)facing the head band.

          Take out the center egg shape foam.

          Put the pads back on under the clips.
          Done

          Sounds much clearer.

        • impoze on 03/06/2013 - 11:53

          ok that was easy,

          just grabbed the foam on the top part and pulled it out firmly.

        • illz on 03/06/2013 - 11:58

          Exactly.
          Pinch the pleather and pull out and in the up direction.

          Let me know what you think about the sound whrn your done.

        • impoze on 03/06/2013 - 12:37

          yeah the treble seems to be a lot more pronounced without the middle foam.

          very happy with the price

        • LSGH on 10/06/2013 - 10:40

          hey guys, whats a pleather and where do you "grab the foam on the top part and pulled out firmly" ? - sorry, this is my first and probably only pair of sennheisers :)

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