Yea thats what I've read as well. The fischers come with velour pads and I think an extra cable, but other than that people who own both say they have the same sound sig.

Didn't see this posted yet but the Jaycar Pro Monitors are for sale again for $70 after shipping. These are the rebranded Brainwavz HM5 / Fischer FA-003.   http://jaycar.us/productView.asp?ID=AA2065&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1015#4