My gut says no to these Sennheiser IE80 on ebay (Too good to be true). But how can these guys manage to get 100% positive feedback all the time if they are fake IEMs?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fspt=1&LH_CAds=&_udlo=&_sadis=&_sacat=&_fpos=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udhi=&_nkw=Sennheiser+IE80&_sop=1
 

THere are pretty good discounts on amazon.jp on many audio technicas currently.

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Originally Posted by MrEleventy 

Or purses... 

I just bought another pair of hps too, Technical Pro HPT990  aka Takstar HI2050... which is getting shipped to my work address. 

I just did a review of the HPT990 over in the Takstar thread.  I love the sound and build quality of these.   I see you have the Somic too.  That'll be an interesting pair to compare to. 

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Originally Posted by b1os 

Yeah... I think you didn't read all of my post.

 

If I replace them myself, I have the risk of ripping out the inards, which will cause further trouble regarding the warranty. Plus I have to buy some Comply tips, say 10-20€. Moreover, the warranty will terminate in about eight months, and the IEMs have already been used for 15 months.

 

If I return them, I'll receive a 125€ refund. Together with the savings of the Comply tips, I'm at about 140€. If I could find a new pair, with further 24 months of warranty, for said 140€, it would be much preferrable, don't you think so?

Returning them will effectively extend the warranty, but the cables are user replaceable. As mentioned above there are a couple of pins at the end of the cable, no need to go into the innards. I replaced mine with the Jaben twisted cables and it made a big difference.

See this thread for a review of TF10 cables.

Amazon deals on Sure IEM's

Shure SE315-K, Sound Isolating Earphone, Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Black)

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00426DND4/ref=pe_58260_28308060_email_1p_2_ti

Shure SE215-K Live Sound Monitor, Black

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PNZFZ8/ref=pe_58260_28308060_email_1p_0_ti

I don't know much about fakes, but would the packaging be faked as well as the accessories and phones themselves? Seems like a lot of trouble, but when making money is involved, I guess anything is possible. These look very inviting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Free-Ship-New-Sennheiser-IE80-HiFi-Earphones-/281067383994?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_TV_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4170ebecba

In addition, do "fakes" and "clones" refer to the same thing? If they do, they might be worth it, if they are identical except that they aren't made by the "right" company. Take, for example golf club clones. Its sometimes difficult to tell them apart from the genuine club, performance wise. Of course, if headphone/ earphone fakes/clones are inferior in performance and/or build quality, that would be a different story. Has anyone here bought fake earphones? Is it possible to buy fakes, and not even realize it because they were such a good copy?
 

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Originally Posted by BriGuy31 

My gut so no to these Sennheiser IE80 on ebay (Too good to be true). But how can these guys manage to get 100% positive feedback all the time if they are fake IEMs?

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fspt=1&LH_CAds=&_udlo=&_sadis=&_sacat=&_fpos=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udhi=&_nkw=Sennheiser+IE80&_sop=1
 

Do you notice they ship from China? The seller also sold many IE8, I think there are fake.

Originally Posted by rtar 

I don't know much about fakes, but would the packaging be faked as well as the accessories and phones themselves? Seems like a lot of trouble, but when making money is involved, I guess anything is possible...

 

Has anyone here bought fake earphones? Is it possible to buy fakes, and not even realize it because they were such a good copy?

The thread here has comparison pictures of fake vs. real Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 headphones, complete with all the packaging faked in great detail.

Those are regular prices. In fact, in the two years since SE215's debut, it has NEVER went over $99. And it goes below $99 quite often. 

Please know what you are posting and at least do some research. Sites like camelcamelcamel, or just a google shop search, would help a great deal (no pun intended). 

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Originally Posted by labcoat 

Amazon deals on Sure IEM's

 

Shure SE315-K, Sound Isolating Earphone, Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Black)

List Price:	$249.99
Price:	$199.99

 

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00426DND4/ref=pe_58260_28308060_email_1p_2_ti

 

Shure SE215-K Live Sound Monitor, Black

List Price:	$199.99
Price:	$99.00

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PNZFZ8/ref=pe_58260_28308060_email_1p_0_ti

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Originally Posted by Yggdrassilious 

Those are regular prices. In fact, in the two years since SE215's debut, it has NEVER went over $99. And it goes below $99 quite often. 

 

Please know what you are posting and at least do some research. Sites like camelcamelcamel, or just a google shop search, would help a great deal (no pun intended). 

 

 

Yeah it's true. ONce in a while you will find the SE215 on sale for $85ish.  I returned them though, very well built but almost a basshead IEM for me.

Speaking of Shures, there are a few returns on headphone.com for amazing deals imo.

http://www.headphone.com/support/b-stock-outlet.php

SE215 - 69$

SE315 - 169$

Both IEMs are awesome if you like silky smooth mids.

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Originally Posted by b1os 

Yeah... I think you didn't read all of my post.

 

If I replace them myself, I have the risk of ripping out the inards, which will cause further trouble regarding the warranty. Plus I have to buy some Comply tips, say 10-20€. Moreover, the warranty will terminate in about eight months, and the IEMs have already been used for 15 months.

 

If I return them, I'll receive a 125€ refund. Together with the savings of the Comply tips, I'm at about 140€. If I could find a new pair, with further 24 months of warranty, for said 140€, it would be much preferrable, don't you think so?

I did read your post .. and if you look in my avatar I have owned the tf10's and removed cables numerous times its really nothing to worry AT ALL.

This looks interesting for anyone that still uses an iphone 3g/3gs as a source.

$49

http://www.amazon.com/Go-Dap-GD-03-Black-for-iPhone3GS/dp/B0060HI2P2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361543505&sr=8-1

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Originally Posted by vormhat 

 

I just did a review of the HPT990 over in the Takstar thread.  I love the sound and build quality of these.   I see you have the Somic too.  That'll be an interesting pair to compare to. 

I'm also getting the DT880 600ohms and Etykids 5.  Gotta find some way to split time with each of them...