The ad says these ear cushions are "by Bose", but at least one customer review says they're not. Are they by Bose or not? Later: Thanks to all who've answered. I'm well aware that the cushions from the *Bose* page come from Bose. The problem is that...
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They are shipped directly from Bose Corp. Official product, complete with replacement liner as the original gets oily and collects dust. Worth the extra price paid.
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Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were? Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is... » Read More Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were? « Show Less
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They are no more or less comfortable than the ones you can order from Bose. I find that the headphones with either makers earpads tend to squeeze my glasses into the area above my ears, and for me, that gives me a headache after a period of extended use, but the Bose earpads did that as well
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A couple days ago (August 2014) Amazon seems to have restricted this listing to just the genuine Bose pads. Before they did, I bought mine from Accessoriesplus on this page. They were $5 cheaper and didn't charge sales tax. I'm 80% sure they were authentic. If you buy the ones that are fullfilled directly from Bose, then you can be 100% certain that they are legit, but you'll pay more for them. The other thing you could consider is buying one of the $7 or $8 pairs of obvious knockoffs. Then you'll have no doubt about their authenticity. I haven't gone that route yet, but plan to next time. A couple days ago (August 2014) Amazon seems to have restricted this listing to just the genuine Bose pads. Before they did, I bought mine from Accessoriesplus on this page. They were $5 cheaper and didn't charge sales tax. I'm 80% sure they were authentic. If you buy the ones that are fullfilled directly from Bose, then you can be 100% certain that they are legit, but you'll pay more for them. The other thing you could consider is buying one of the $7 or $8 pairs of obvious knockoffs. Then you'll have no doubt about their authenticity. I haven't gone that route yet, but plan to next time.
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I have extras because I bought a new pair of headphones, but all I can say is get them from Best Buy along with insurance so you can just get a new pair if that happens. Its cheap and they're bound to keep these for a while...otherwise maybe ebay.
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i dont think these come in fakes i ordered mine from ebay from a trusted seller. i doubt they sell these headphones in a fake form http://www.ebay.com/itm/190660899741?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 do you think these are fake from this guy
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We bought a Bose about 5 years ago and it quickly 'died', that is 3 of the 4 disk player slots read 'error'& won't play. Talking with friends about this & who also own Bose and all have had problems. Myhuspand opened up the system to the wires and found they were crimped apparently when being manufactured. Ask Bose about warranties and what their average lifespan is without problems.
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They had no Bose markings on them and no directions. They were made of a much stiffer cushion. They would not completely encircle my ears. So no, I do not think they are not made by Bose. When I asked to return them, they gave me my money back and told me to keep them. I then went to Bose.com and purchased the original ones--even though they cost much more.
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No these are unique to Bose, however, the post and opening are not the issue, it is the shape of the Bose that is the issue. If you really like these, I would use a tiny drop of crazy glue to make sure the stay on the post of your ear buds. If you try that, and I would because the shape and approach are comfortable and stay really well even when running, I think they would work. Pastor Jim
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These headphones were made by beats but were really limited and sold out on their website pretty fast. As far as the ones I ordered I was under the impression they were real when I ordered them but when I got them they seemed fake to me. I have another (red) pair of power beats that I got from best buy and they were much better quality then the ones I got from Amazon market. Also like 2 weeks ago they broke the driver just kind of snapped off in my pocket. With all that being said all beats and fake beats come with warranty info and beats paperwork so it's hard to distinguish real or fake... I'd only buy some from beats website or an authorized retailer they have listed on their site like best buy or apple. Sorry for the lengthy response hope this was helpful
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I've read posts that there are third party sellers selling counterfeit Sennheiser products. Did you purchase yours directly from Amazon and not a third party? Just curious.
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NickI was also worried about ordering fakes. I saw that amazon said they came from Sylvania so I ordered them. When I got them I looked at the packaging and they appear to be ok but I'm not an expert. They work fine.
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Yes they are genuine. The box had a Bose seal tape and had instructions plus warranty info. inside.
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Sorry, these have a design by BOSE to prevent replacement for a competitor replacement. It is proprietary design and usage.
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Just wanted to pass along that Amazon took back the opened package. Others I've listen to didn't sound anything like the crappy ones I received.Amazon has first rate customer service. I'm going to try a different pair from here. Any suggestions?
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thats what made me nervous too. I've been trying to research... klipsch lists them as an authorized dealer on their site i tried calling but haven't had a call back from klipsch to verify authenticity and refund policy incase there is some tom foolery going on.
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Try contacting "Avantree". They have a near-exact pair of these head phones, just with a different brand logo, and their website suggest they are a professional company. The company that made these headphones, "Brightech", seem to not have any contacts, almost like they do exist. I think they are a copy of Avantrees headphones, so Avantree may be able to help you on getting through to "Brightech"