Prime Big Deal Days is coming and early deals are rolling in on headphones and speakers — but we're holding out for more

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days is coming up. Start shopping early deals now on headphones and speakers from Apple, Sony, Ultimate Ears, and more.

Prime Big Deal Days is coming and early deals are rolling in on headphones and speakers — but we're holding out for more
A person wearing a pair of purple AirPods Max.
Best headphone and speaker deals

Best noise-cancelling headphone deal
Apple AirPods Max
$429 at Amazon (Save $120)
A pair of AirPods Max headphones

Best earbud deal
Soundcore by Anker P20i wireless earbuds
$19.99 at Amazon (Save $20)
A pair

Best Bluetooth speaker deal
Sony SRS-XE200 X-Series Bluetooth Speaker
$66.74 at Amazon (Save $63.25)
A Sony SRS-XE200 X-Series Bluetooth speaker in blue

Prime Big Deal Days is coming just mere months after Amazon's July Prime Day event. On October 8 and 9, the retailer will unleash a barrage of deals on just about everything you can imagine. While Amazon usually showcases its own products and services during the Prime Day event, plenty of other brands join in on the fun too.

Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, we're tracking deals on headphones and speakers. Historically, we've seen some of our favorite headphones drop down to their lowest prices during Prime Day. With Amazon's October Prime Day just two weeks away, there are some deals available now, but we're still holding out for more.

Right now you can find savings on Apple, Soundcore by Anker, and Sony, however, we're still waiting on bigger price drops to come on Bose headphones. Plus, with Apple's recent AirPod drop, we're eager to see if any of these new models will dip below full-price.

If you can't wait to start shopping, here are the early Prime Big Deal Day deals on headphones and speakers.

Best noise-cancelling headphone deal

Apple AirPods Max
$429.00 at Amazon
$549.00 Save $120.00

Why we like it

AirPods Max are stylish headphones with easy connectivity to boot. Just like the rest of the AirPods collection, the AirPods Max connect to iOS devices just by turning them on, plus you don't need an auxiliary app to control them. While AirPods Max aren't in our round-up of best headphones, we'll still sing their merits as they possess excellent audio quality and good battery life.

A big hang-up we have with the AirPods Max is their price tag because at $549, you can find headphones with the same quality for far cheaper. However, when the AirPods Max are on sale, we're all in. Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, you can get the AirPods Max for $429, saving $120 for 22% off. This is just $50 short of their lowest price ever.

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Best earbud deals

A pair
Credit: Soundcore by Anker

Why we like it

If you're shopping Prime Big Deal Days and are focused on budget finds, let us point you toward the Soundcore by Anker P20i wireless earbuds. For under $25, these earbuds check most of our boxes including 10 hours of battery life, a charging case, and customizable audio. While they don't include active noise cancellation, they'll still deliver pleasing audio quality, even if they don't block out the world around you.

Normally $39.99, the Soundcore by Anker P20i earbuds are down to $19.99, for 50% and $20 in savings.

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Best Bluetooth speaker deal

Why we like it

Maybe your Bluetooth speaker kicked the dust this summer after one too many pool parties. If you find yourself in the market for a new one, Prime Day is an especially great time to hit add to cart.

The Sony SRS-XE200 X-Series Bluetooth speaker is on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. It comes with a corded strap, making it easy to tote around on your adventures. With a IP67 rating, it's water- and dust-proof, giving it a rugged build. Not to mention the 16 hours of battery life keeping the party going all day.

Ahead of the October Prime Day, this speaker is down to $66.74, down from $129.99. That's 49% off for $63.25 in savings.

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