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Knockoff iPhone Earbuds?

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Colin Len

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Oct 7, 2011
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I seem to have misplaced my OEM iPhone earbuds and really needed a couple sets anyway. I don't want to go out and pay $60+tax to get two new sets from Apple and was hoping there was a cheaper, but still quality, knockoff that was available.

I would prefer to have a knockoff of the original earbuds opposed to a different style or brand. And I don't need some fancy super high quality sounding ones - just something that works as well and is as durable as the OEM ones.

Found some on Amazon but the reviews make me a little weary. Any help is greatly appreciated. :)
 
Colin Len said:
I seem to have misplaced my OEM iPhone earbuds and really needed a couple sets anyway. I don't want to go out and pay $60+tax to get two new sets from Apple and was hoping there was a cheaper, but still quality, knockoff that was available.

I would prefer to have a knockoff of the original earbuds opposed to a different style or brand. And I don't need some fancy super high quality sounding ones - just something that works as well and is as durable as the OEM ones.

Found some on Amazon but the reviews make me a little weary. Any help is greatly appreciated. :)
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Go here. They are OEM earbuds but from 2010 or early 2011. I have two pairs and spent an hour trying to see if they were bootlegs, nope. Identical in every way.

http://www.all4cellular.com/apple-earphones-stereo-headset-with-remote-and-mic.html

They have great customer service too.
 
Awesome, thank you! You specified that they are older headphones, is there a difference between the older ones and the newer ones?
 
Colin Len said:
Awesome, thank you! You specified that they are older headphones, is there a difference between the older ones and the newer ones?
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Nothing as far as function or sound. They changed the way the cable enters the remote on the later 2011 models. Its a tiny change that 99% of people wouldn't notice. I use these everyday in the gym and they work perfect.


I have had the eBay knockoffs and those are horrible! Not worth $1. These are OEM for sure.
 
Perfect, looks like I'll be ordering a couple (hopefully they don't actually hold you to that "limit 1 per customer" thing).

Thanks again!
 
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