Genuine Sony Headset

Kkuba on 25/05/2011 - 18:30
Last edited 25/05/2011 - 20:22

Hi,

So I am thinking about replacing my head set, as my current one broke. It was the original one that came with my W910i Sony Ericsson.

The Sony earphones are great, so I want to replace them, as it was the earphones bit that actually stopped working suddenly… it was very strange. After about 2.5 years of use, one earphone stopped working, then a few hours later the other one stopped working too… Coincidence?

Anyway, I found these on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-SONY-ERICSSON-HPM-70-WALKMAN-HAN…

OR THESE:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Ericsson-Walkman-Handsfree-Headphon…

They say they're genuine, seller looks legit, from UK, but at that price? I am very skeptical, because the equivalent actual Sony earphones, without the microphone etc, just a longer cord, cost about $80 from the shops.

So, do you guys think this is a genuine one?

If not, where can I find a genuine one?

And don't say Sony Australia. I called them to ask about a replacement bud for these same earphones, I lost the little rubber gromet. $10 EACH! plus shipping!!! I could not believe it! at that rate a whole new headset will probably cost me a couple of hundred dollars…

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • bendertiger on 25/05/2011 - 23:37

    Why not take the risk? But with feedback and sales like that, I get the feeling they might be genuine.

    Cheap as hell…I hate shops, if you've seen some of their profit margins…

  • llama on 25/05/2011 - 23:38
    +1

    After about 2.5 years of use, one earphone stopped working, then a few hours later the other one stopped working too… Coincidence?

    Nah - the internal wires in the lead have probably just broken, most likely down at the plug where it gets the most flexing.

  • marquise on 15/06/2011 - 20:56

    are you still after this? I have an unused pair from my W880i I could GIVE to you!

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