[eclectic]

Just saw a post about ecost. Are these a buy or should they be avoided?

 

[obobskivich]

are what a buy? remanufactured 'phones?

normally headphones can't be returned/etc due to hygene concerns, so if that bugs you

otherwise, I'm not seeing a huge issue, should be the same as buying any other remanufactured product: used with a warranty

 

[Zombie_X]

From my understanding re-manufactured cans are either repaired to NEW status, or just have light fixes to them. I have a pair of HD600 that is re-manufactured and they were practically new (new head band, new padding, and new drivers!). They have absolutely no signs of wear on them at all.

I would buy re-manufactured ones. They are usually a ton cheaper then the phone would be new..

 

[obobskivich]

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Originally Posted by Zombie_X /img/forum/go_quote.gif From my understanding re-manufactured cans are either repaired to NEW status, or just have light fixes to them. I have a pair of HD600 that is re-manufactured and they were practically new (new head band, new padding, and new drivers!). They have absolutely no signs of wear on them at all. I would buy re-manufactured ones. They are usually a ton cheaper then the phone would be new..

I have to ask, how is the vendor/seller making any money if they're putting all new pads and drivers into them?

and if thats true (I'm not doubting you at all), go for it!

 

[Zombie_X]

Not sure man, I think they only replace what needs to be replaced. But when I bought my HD600, the seller said both drivers where originally blown and Sennheiser re-manufactured them to new condition. That's how I came up with my theory on it... and I hope I was right..

 

[cegras]

Because in reality, profit margins are a lot higher than you expect.

 

[eclectic]

That makes sense and ecost has good reviews, so...