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Question: $10 or less, fine.  $40?  No thanks.  Has anyone found a good comparable substitute?
Document: i bought several of these in late 2012 for less than $10 each and now they are going for $70 each! Does anyone know what accounted for the huge price increase over such a short period of time? Did they improve the quality that much? Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm back to ear buds now and miserable. if anyone finds anything comparable for the old price ($14-$20) please comment and let me know. Thanks!
Maybe if enough of us complain to Sony, they will bring them back. Join me! Go to the Sony website and ask them to start making these 'phones again. I'll be curious to see if anyone has found earphones with comparable sound and comfort from any other manufacturer. Please post if you have.
I feel like the lone ranger here giving this product a less than glowing review, but that's what reviews are for, right? I found this headset to be very light and flimsy. One side worked about 80% and the other side about 40%. I was in the process of returning the item, but Amazon said no need. Since I was "a valued customer", I could keep the item and they'll refund the money anyway. Two thumbs up for Amazon!! !
Shortly under year ago these headphones cost less than $10 - which was great because they often had to be replaced if used frequently (due to sweat, ect.). I recently went to replace the headphones and came to Amazon to find that they were $40 and then they are now $64.99. This is beyond absurd especially when they only last 3 - 6 months! I would never buy these headphones at that price!
The sound quality wasn't anything special for me, seemed okay. I mainly wanted something comfortable for jogging and these fit the bill (at 10 dollars, not at 40)  It's a little misleading that there are all these great reviews for these things b/c people were probably reviewing the product based on about a 10 dollar or less price tag. At the old price, I would have given these 4 or 5 stars.
These are the best headphones I've used out of many I tried and in many years of running. Unfortunately, Sony stopped making them, and what were originally 10.00-12.00 headphones have now jumped up into the 30.00 range..for the same headphones. Thanks, but I'll find a substitute.
Highly recommended- I'll certainly buy another pair when these wear out.EDIT: When I purchased these, they were under $10. Now, they are nearly $40! No way would I pay $40 for these! Sorry- there are other brands out there and while these work just fine as non-slip phones for an hour at the gym, they are not in the $40 class by any stretch of the imagination!
I must have strange ears because I cannot find ANY headphones that stay in while working out - that is until I found these! They stay in perfectly while biking / running / walking / stretching / crunches etc. They are so light - its like you're not wearing anything at all. While I wouldn't use them on a non-working out basis (they're a bit goofy looking), I am totally fine using them at the gym - am I really trying to impress anyone there anyway?
These headphones were awesome for running- one of the first pairs I've found that actually stay on/ in. They had pretty good sound quality too. But one ear inevitable shorts out after about 6 months (2-4 times per week/40-60mins). It's honestly probably worth it for the price to just replace them, but still frustrating.
Answer: I haven't. Target used to carry an equivalent for about $10.00 but no longer available