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Are headphones generally problem free? I just bought some Denon AH-D2000 headphones and am wondering if i should spare the extra 25 bucks for a 1 yr warranty?
Is a Warranty for Heaphones Worth It?
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Menisk
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Depends. If they break it gives you an excuse to upgrade if you've got no warranty.
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NO. Extended warranties are worthless on anything except cars and MABYE computers, depending on the situation. If you buy from an authorized dealer, the Denons are covered under the factory warranty. Extended warranties like the kind best buy sells are a scam. You are buying nothing. The products you buy already have a factory warranty! If you didn't buy from an authorized dealer, I still would not get the warranty. Headphones are very durable. They will only break if you abuse them, and your warranty will most likely not cover user abuse.
| Originally Posted by oPEEPINGTOMo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are headphones generally problem free? I just bought some Denon AH-D2000 headphones and am wondering if i should spare the extra 25 bucks for a 1 yr warranty? |
NO. Extended warranties are worthless on anything except cars and MABYE computers, depending on the situation. If you buy from an authorized dealer, the Denons are covered under the factory warranty. Extended warranties like the kind best buy sells are a scam. You are buying nothing. The products you buy already have a factory warranty! If you didn't buy from an authorized dealer, I still would not get the warranty. Headphones are very durable. They will only break if you abuse them, and your warranty will most likely not cover user abuse.
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its not worth it (i'm trained as an actuary)
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If it malfunctions within the first 30 days you send it back to your retailer, if it breaks within the warranty period provided no abuse or mods then send it to the manufacturer. If you like giving away free money you can send it to me
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That would explain the nice collection & planning in your sig wouldn't it?
| Originally Posted by jjinh /img/forum/go_quote.gif its not worth it (i'm trained as an actuary) |
That would explain the nice collection & planning in your sig wouldn't it?
Landis
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Depends what the warranty covers, depends on how you're going to treat it and depends on how bad your upgraditis is.
As a salesman, I live off warranties, and as an anonymous member of an online forum, I'd recommend doing your homework for major purchases when it comes to warranties -- and I wouldn't pay much mind to Tvrboy's comment. On a headphone? I wouldn't; in a year's time, who knows if you'll still have those headphones or even want them. Also keep in mind that most warranties do not cover modifications, so a simple tweak could void it anyway.
As a salesman, I live off warranties, and as an anonymous member of an online forum, I'd recommend doing your homework for major purchases when it comes to warranties -- and I wouldn't pay much mind to Tvrboy's comment. On a headphone? I wouldn't; in a year's time, who knows if you'll still have those headphones or even want them. Also keep in mind that most warranties do not cover modifications, so a simple tweak could void it anyway.
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What kinds of warranties do you sell? I stand by my comment that most "add-on" warranties are BS. What do you get with an add-on warranty? You get to take your product back to the store, where they will ship it to the manufacturer. You can do that yourself for just postage. Now for a computer or something that is really costly to fix, they can be worthwhile, depending on what they cover and how long it is.
Every time I buy something $30 at best buy they try to get me to purchase a $20 "protection plan." As if I'm stupid enough to believe that 1. my disc drive will explode soon and 2. seagate will never ever take it back for a warranty replacement or 3. I'm too dumb to mail it to seagate myself
Now as for a "no questions asked" warranty on notebook computers, i would recommend that as somebody who has killed 2 of them by spilling beer in the keyboard.
| Originally Posted by Landis /img/forum/go_quote.gif and I wouldn't pay much mind to Tvrboy's comment |
What kinds of warranties do you sell? I stand by my comment that most "add-on" warranties are BS. What do you get with an add-on warranty? You get to take your product back to the store, where they will ship it to the manufacturer. You can do that yourself for just postage. Now for a computer or something that is really costly to fix, they can be worthwhile, depending on what they cover and how long it is.
Every time I buy something $30 at best buy they try to get me to purchase a $20 "protection plan." As if I'm stupid enough to believe that 1. my disc drive will explode soon and 2. seagate will never ever take it back for a warranty replacement or 3. I'm too dumb to mail it to seagate myself
Now as for a "no questions asked" warranty on notebook computers, i would recommend that as somebody who has killed 2 of them by spilling beer in the keyboard.
Landis
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The point of an extended warranty is that it extends beyond the manufacturer's warranty coverage and usually gives you beneficial bonuses within the manufacturer's coverage. A $20 warranty on a $30 item is just ridiculous, but a $60 warranty on a $300 item for three years when the manufacturer offers one year, tends to be more worth it depending on the item and known issues.
For example, on headphones with us, it's an over-the-counter exchange in store for two years and will cost about 10-20% of the product value. Covers wear and tear, short circuiting and any performance issues. For $20 for two years coverage on a pair of $150 headphones, it's usually worth swinging by your local store for an instant new pair instead of shipping it off for a few weeks.
The best thing you as a consumer could do is keep an open mind towards warranties, do your research on each major purchase you make and make your decision from there.
| Originally Posted by tvrboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif What kinds of warranties do you sell? I stand by my comment that most "add-on" warranties are BS. What do you get with an add-on warranty? You get to take your product back to the store, where they will ship it to the manufacturer. You can do that yourself for just postage. Now for a computer or something that is really costly to fix, they can be worthwhile, depending on what they cover and how long it is. Every time I buy something $30 at best buy they try to get me to purchase a $20 "protection plan." As if I'm stupid enough to believe that 1. my disc drive will explode soon and 2. seagate will never ever take it back for a warranty replacement or 3. I'm too dumb to mail it to seagate myself |
The point of an extended warranty is that it extends beyond the manufacturer's warranty coverage and usually gives you beneficial bonuses within the manufacturer's coverage. A $20 warranty on a $30 item is just ridiculous, but a $60 warranty on a $300 item for three years when the manufacturer offers one year, tends to be more worth it depending on the item and known issues.
For example, on headphones with us, it's an over-the-counter exchange in store for two years and will cost about 10-20% of the product value. Covers wear and tear, short circuiting and any performance issues. For $20 for two years coverage on a pair of $150 headphones, it's usually worth swinging by your local store for an instant new pair instead of shipping it off for a few weeks.
The best thing you as a consumer could do is keep an open mind towards warranties, do your research on each major purchase you make and make your decision from there.
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For the D2000, probably not.
Cost to benefit needs to be taken into consideration. For example, I always warranty my computer chair because I know the hydraulics or back will fail. I use my chair that often, and have yet to have a chair stand up to a beating past three years.
Cost to benefit needs to be taken into consideration. For example, I always warranty my computer chair because I know the hydraulics or back will fail. I use my chair that often, and have yet to have a chair stand up to a beating past three years.
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it actually depends on the cost of the item you're buying
$20 extra warranty on a $40 headphone is totally riduculous
the ratio needs to be higher
getting extended warranty is not BS. it's smart.
$20 extra warranty on a $40 headphone is totally riduculous
the ratio needs to be higher
getting extended warranty is not BS. it's smart.
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Warranties for many consumer items are part of 'packing the deal', a strategy used by salespeople to sell that extra accessory or two, as part of an incentive/instruction for them at work.
For headphones, I wouldn't recommend getting an extra warranty other than the one supplied by the manufacturer.
For headphones, I wouldn't recommend getting an extra warranty other than the one supplied by the manufacturer.
I actually noticed last night that my beyerdynamic T1s come with a 5 year warranty included!
Hat's off to beyerdynamic!
Hat's off to beyerdynamic!
Depends on the headphone construction. For D2000 I would choose this extra warranty , because of its building quality and construction. I owned one and the damn screw holding cups became loose and finally broke. I got new one under warranty , but I sold it immediately after that.
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Only with expensive headphones.
If you get a Grado headphone, don't get a warranty because you might want to mod them.
But I have Apple Care across 3 computers; it's worth it.
If you get a Grado headphone, don't get a warranty because you might want to mod them.
But I have Apple Care across 3 computers; it's worth it.
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