[lukeap69]

Of course, you'll never know when something hits you. Then you will appreciate the importance of guarantee. The right driver if my M100 stopped working on the 11th month of ownership. So it was repaired under warranty. Had it happened couple of months after, then I will have to shoulder the cost of the repair...

 

[potkettleblack]

Of course, you'll never know when something hits you. Then you will appreciate the importance of guarantee. The right driver if my M100 stopped working on the 11th month of ownership. So it was repaired under warranty. Had it happened couple of months after, then I will have to shoulder the cost of the repair...

I feel dizzy even having to argue this.

Imagine buying the he-1000, or better yet the 009's, and after 13 months they die. You'd be worried then mate.

I'm not asking for lifetime guarantees but 4-5 is pretty f'n reasonable.

 

[Decoy]

Nobody is arguing with you. It would really suck to have my HE1K crap out 13 months after buying it. I would be mad as hell. I would love a 5 year warranty. I am just not willing to pass over this product solely because of the crap warranty.

 

[bfreedma]

I feel dizzy even having to argue this.

Imagine buying the he-1000, or better yet the 009's, and after 13 months they die. You'd be worried then mate.

I'm not asking for lifetime guarantees but 4-5 is pretty f'n reasonable.

 
If the warranty isn't satisfactory for you, vote with your wallet and don't purchase the HE-1000s.
 
I wouldn't buy with a one year and HFM doesn't look to be changing the policy.

 

[fastphones]

I think an extended warranty for the HE1000 is an absolute requirement, absolute!
I would not be happy with 1 year given HiFi Mans track record with reliability, an extended warranty would illustrate the manufacturers faith in its own abilities and materials as well as the assurance to the buyer that they have faith.
 
1 year = same old sxxt, keep your fingers crossed type of ownership, I would need more to enable me to buy without being worried about a failure of some sort, this is $3000 or £2000 (both ISH)

 

[Decoy]

I think an extended warranty for the HE1000 is an absolute requirement, absolute!
I would not be happy with 1 year given HiFi Mans track record with reliability, an extended warranty would illustrate the manufacturers faith in its own abilities and materials as well as the assurance to the buyer that they have faith.

1 year = same old sxxt, keep your fingers crossed type of ownership, I would need more to enable me to buy without being worried about a failure of some sort, this is $3000 or £2000 (both ISH)

Are you going to buy them? Were you going to buy them, but now you will only by them if HiFiMAN offers a longer warranty?

 

[potkettleblack]

Let me guess, you're just asking him, right?

More passive aggression.

Just say it how you want to mate.. That you're happy with what they're offering. That's cool with me, I guess.

How about this - we may or not buy them. But in th meantime campaign for a better warranty?

The guy before me hit the nail with force. If a company has faith in their product, they wouldn't offer a 12 month guarantee on arguably and soon to be considered, one of the best headphones in the world.

 

[Decoy]

Let me guess, you're just asking him, right?

More passive aggression.

Just say it how you want to mate.. That you're happy with what they're offering. That's cool with me, I guess.

How about this - we may or not buy them. But in th meantime campaign for a better warranty?

The guy before me hit the nail with force. If a company has faith in their product, they wouldn't offer a 12 month guarantee on arguably and soon to be considered, one of the best headphones in the world.

I'm not being passive-aggressive. I am not sure where you are getting that from. I am genuinely interested if someone would stake their decision solely on the warranty. You need to calm down.

 

[potkettleblack]

Yes you are. It's pretty clear how people feel, yet you continue to poke with - ''are you really not gonna buy them because of the warranty?.'' Type responses.

You're feigning surprisement to allow yourself to keep asking the same question over and over.

You have no reason to be surprised at this.

I'm surprised you're not agreeing with us more*

 

[money4me247]

don't want to sidetrack this warranty discussion, but just as a fyi side-note: all four major credit card networks (via, mastercard, discover, and american express) add at least an additional year to your product's warranty. Does not cover refurbished or second-hand items. Requires an original receipt and documentation of the warranty policy. Does not cover normal wear & tear or accidental damage.

 

[goldendarko]

Good point money! I actually ended up using my visa to replace a $3000 TV that broke after the warranty had expired and the process was painless. So at least 2 years really

 

[potkettleblack]

If I do get these I won't be updating my profile and headphone inventory for at least 6 months to save face.

 

[goldendarko]

You know you'll want one eventually

 

[subtle]

Let me guess, you're just asking him, right?

More passive aggression.

 
Irony.

 

[yates7592]

$3000 TV, that's a joke right? That makes these headphones or any other at this price point look like an absolute bargain!