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[General Accessories] snsgn:
I'm looking to buy me a pair, but I'm not sure what to trust.

I almost bought it from Pandawill, but before checkout I just had to checkout reviews and it's not very trustworty. A lot of review websites rated Pandawill @ about 2/3 out of 10. And only on resellerratings.com it's 7.5 out of 10. I'm sure there must be fake reviews in there.

Ebay

I found some pairs on ebay, but I don't know which ones are real and which ones are fake. Price range is about 14 to 26 dollars.

I found an ad saying in the description that under 22 dollars it's fake: www[dot]ebay[dot]com/itm/221521195801 , seems legit :P.

Is that because he's speaking the truth or because he wants to sell his for more?

What to trust?

ps: I couldn't post the proper link to ebay cause I don't have 10 posts yet ^^
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
If you happen to have any old headset which had 2 pin of l and r channels and you happen to insert a normal player/phone with only one socket you would have to press the button to hear thru both ears.

Ie the current wave only passes if the button is pressed. :)

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[General Accessories] Fabry1998:
Anyone bought them from merimobiles? How much does it take the shipping to Italy?

#FreeCroc
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
I bought it from them, they do free shipping across the globe.

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[General Accessories] Badelhas:
What do you guys think of this article from "The Verge"?

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THE BEST HEADPHONES FOR UNDER $50

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/11/6...utm_campaign=The Verge Newsletter - 9/11/2014

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Why haven't they also included the Xiaomi Piston on these comparison?!

Regarding where to buy I suggest ibuygou, 25 bucks shipped, they sell only official products
[General Accessories] npaladin2000:
Because the article was about replacements for Apple earphones, so I assume they're looking for stuff that works in an iOS device. The Pistons and their remote are designed to work with Android, which might not sit well with iOS fans.
[General Accessories] atishey23:
I recently bought Skullcandy ink'd earphones from flipkart, but they are fake. So I'm returning those.

Can someone tell me a trusty link to buy these. I don't want the history to repeat it self. So Plz give a link so that I get a 100% original xiaomi piston v2.

I need a link that ships to INDIA.
[General Accessories] Kangal:
But the article fails then, because none of these are replacements for EarPods.

All of them are in-ear (noise isolating) headsets.

None of them let ambient sounds come through, which you would need if your were for instance riding a bicycle.

And only a few of them have a Microphone, an Answer/End button. And none of them have Music controls.

Let alone the comfort difference between the flat/standard shaped EarPods compared to the ear-canal-tightening alternatives.

In real world usage, the EarPods are much much better than any of the alternatives they showed.

For listening to music in a safe area, the alternatives are better... but only if you are comfortable with them (which most people aren't).

Its a shame the EarPods only work fully with Apple devices.
[General Accessories] abhi321984:
http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm

As per the Reviews, Cheapest and Genuine.

Am yet to receive mine though...

There's also http://www.pandawill.com/original-x...eo-earphone-with-mic-control-talk-p84667.html

But, not sure if they are Genuine.
[General Accessories] atishey23:
I'll wait for some more replies. I want to be sure that they are not fake.

Can someone give a amazon link?
[General Accessories] atishey23:
anyone with link Plz. Link that works in India
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
Man, dish amazon for this and just buy from ibuygou, that's what I did. But boat2014 seems to be a legit seller on Amazon.

Check here http://www.head-fi.org/t/703651/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread/2385#post_10872393
[General Accessories] warzkaz:
anybody tried both Bose IE2 and Xiaomi Pistons 2? which ones do you prefer ?

I have the IE2 and I'm thinking about getting Xiaomi Pistons 2
[General Accessories] Astraion:
You have an excellent review about the Pistons on page 1 dude. Pictures included.

I will buy these for sure.. pandawill offer is good enough for me, unlike the ones from aliexpress. 22usd + original Mi packaging.
[General Accessories] djsarab:
Alrite, I got Piston 2 from ebay.in and I can confirm thay are 100% authentic with great sound and that chocolatey smell. I get a lot of stuff from China (Aliexress, merimobiles etc) but I don't like the wait. From ebay it'll cost you around 1600 bucks, you can try to find a discount coupon or two and you are set.

Xiaomi will probably launch these in India soon but if you wannna buy it now with quick delivery you should opt for ebay otherwise Xiaomiworld or other China based e-comm sites.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/XIAOMI-PISTO...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item41854100db

PS: It seems FK also had them in stocks until recently, can't vouch for the authenticity but someone bought it on Oneplus forums and said it's original.

http://www.flipkart.com/mi-in-the-e...=b_1&ref=7b0dc655-71cd-4b2c-922b-3df842a95017
[General Accessories] Fabry1998:
Are they really 17 to 35 business days? :(
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Yes, i'm still waiting for mine.

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[General Accessories] Fabry1998:
Gosh...

EDIT: only a question: are you in europe? If yes, when do you ordered them?
[General Accessories] berlin51:
21 days to the UK from Merimobiles, $20/£12.45. Genuine 100% and best upgrade for an android phone....my music library sounds like new.
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
Another link for original set.

pandawill.com/original-xiaomi-brand-new-version-inear-earphone-35mm-stereo-earphone-with-mic-control-talk-p84667.html

ibuygou.com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_updated_version_brown-5708.html

Ships to Europe.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
I'm in India, I got a feeling they are lost but can't help till the 35 days span is over . fingers crossed

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[General Accessories] Fabry1998:
OK i've ordered them yesterday evening, we'll see

#FreeCroc
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Long way to go my 35th day is 7th Oct :)

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[General Accessories] abhi321984:
Hi...have you also ordered from Merimobiles ? When did you place the order ?

I am also in India and I ordered them from Merimobiles on 21st August and they were shipped on 25th August. Still not arrived and waiting.

And may I ask you which city are you in ?
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Same site, a few days before you I guess I know my 35 days run out on 7th next month. I'm in Noida where are you ?

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[General Accessories] abhi321984:
I'm in Pune. Let me know when you receive them.

Thanks.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Sure

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[General Accessories] onlavu:
Great performance for good price

I bought these headphones in version "2.1" at merimobiles for 20 USD. Free shipping took 17 business days. Overall built quality seems to be good (a lot of details, love it). However, the cable seems to be very thin, prone to be broken very soon.

As a laic person I would compare the sound of these to Koss Porta pro - at least the bass reflex. The volume is Okay even with my Sony Xperia S. The isolation is also good.

From accessory I like very much the small metal clip to pin the cable to clothes.

These headphones offer very good performance for very good price I suppose. I am glad I replaced my old Porta pro with this model.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Wires should be the least of your concern as they come with kevlar. Which country are you in? I'm still waiting for mine to land

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[General Accessories] Badelhas:
The wires only have kevlar until the volume rocker. After that it's normal cables
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
I wouldn't be expecting more in 20 USD :)

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[General Accessories] Mastershake242:
http://www.dx.com/p/in-ear-earphone-w-mic-for-xiaomi-coffee-golden-320154

Is it possible these are fakes too?
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
I wouldn't buy anything from DX.

More delivery time, worse prices, bad aftersales.

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[General Accessories] Mastershake242:
Ok what is the most current link to legit items?
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
Geekbuying

Banggood

Pandawill

Are known and with original products

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[General Accessories] Badelhas:
And ibuygou
[General Accessories] abhi321984:
And MeriMobiles
[General Accessories] amare68:
just ordered mine today this seller is legit according to reviews , 2 weeks cant come fast enough

i ordered from banggood . com $20.99 (Original Xiaomi Earphone With Remote And Microphone For SmartPhone)
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
I just found out that pernon audio sells a legit Xiaomi Piston 2.0 silver version. I just ordered, it looks great also. On that store costs 5 bucks that from ibuygou more but the color is worth it

http://penonaudio.com/Xiaomi-Piston-2.0-Earphones ?search=Xiaomi Piston Design 2.0
[General Accessories] Arktez:
Amazing headphones, looks awesome!
[General Accessories] atishey23:
I have also ordered from there. and shipped on 16 th of Sept. Plz post here when u get them
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
So is there any Indian till now who has ordered from merimobile and has got lucky with package ?

Sent from my MI 3W
[General Accessories] Adv.Chirag:
Bass sucks...but build quality is the best

I like my pistons too :fingers-crossed:
[General Accessories] abhi321984:
Am yet to receive them. This wait is a bit too much for my liking. Merimobiles Chat Support has told me to wait till the 35 Business Days to end which is Oct. 10 and to contact them the week after that if the Package has not arrived and they will then try to Locate the Package.

Hope i do not have to go that route.
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
From ibuygou takes 15 days to get to Portugal
[General Accessories] chewlohseng:
Xiaomi Piston 2 is excellent!

Bought the iF Special Edition Xiaomi Piston 2 headphones in Singapore, for only SGD 16.80 during MFF2014 on April 8. Normal price is SGD 20.99, excluding delivery of SGD 5 if total purchase is less than SGD 50. :victory:

Mostly similar to the normal design, just the colour change to a little brownish. Quality is far above what is expected, like what [MENTION=3996566]vectron[/MENTION] said. :good:

This headphone, in short, is a steal! Forget about Beats headphones, that's not worth your hard-earned cash. ;)

Some brands (*cough* Samsung Electronics) keeps pushing their flagship prices uphill, while Xiaomi keep pushing downhill. :mad:

Waiting for their Xiaomi Mi3S announcement, it's on par with early-2014 mainstream flagships, but at a price less than half of the theirs (Z2, M8 and S5). :fingers-crossed:

Good job Xiaomi! :highfive:

Note: Sorry for the lousy photos, my phone has poor optics. :(

Review by Techgoondu (Singapore site): http://www.techgoondu.com/2014/04/07/goondu-review-xiaomi-pistons-earphones-version-2-0/
[General Accessories] Rawsta:
Thanks for this review.

Since i lost my old Sony headphones i've been looking for a replacement.

Seems i've found what i was looking for.. already ordered a pair ;)
[General Accessories] Teeeeeemu:
Is this the color you got?

http://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi_pis...gn_reward_commemorative_edition-5934-eur.html

Are there other colors too? Something not brown maybe?
[General Accessories] chewlohseng:
(EDIT)

I can see the link now. Yes mine is the iF product design award commemorative edition. :good:

Bought the headphone from Xiaomi Singapore, not from the site though. :D
[General Accessories] jheka7:
great design, gold :good:
[General Accessories] dk0108:
Bought these headphones. Must say they are brilliant for the price.

Anyone got the prev/next buttons working?

Skipping tracks with double/triple tap of the center button works fine but the other two buttons don't seem to work. Long press on any one of them takes me to Google Now so definitely not a faulty piece.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Only center multifunction button is used for transport control (single tap for play/pause, double tap to skip next, triple tap to skip back). Other two are for volume up/down.
[General Accessories] dk0108:
It doesn't change the volume levels as well.. Using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2.. Am I missing something?
[General Accessories] chewlohseng:
Not all devices allow volume controls. HTC One (M7) and ASUS PadFone Infinity are some that doesn't support. Maybe Nexus devices doesn't support too.

Volume Controls are supported in all Xiaomi devices (maybe MIUI ROM ported to other devices support too). Some Sony Xperia devices support too.
[General Accessories] vectron:
All Samsung should support it. Most LG and Sony and Blackberry as well. Maybe the latest HTC M8? Moto X doesn't. I read that Nexus 5 supports it but looks like Nexus 4 doesn't. Some of it has to do with a hardware support others maybe due to Android version variation. In-line remote adds another ring contact on 3.5mm jack and pressing buttons generates different signal level. Apple implemented it differently that's why their volume control is never compatible with Android. But some android manufacturers decided to add their own variation or just don't support "standard" implemented by Samsung. As you know, the majority (a.k.a. Samsung) set the rules lol!!! Other headphone manufactures just had enough and they are releasing "universal" in-line remotes with only multifunction button that supports every single phone.
[General Accessories] steamb0x:
Was surprized to see the pistons in my mailbox (arrived sooner than expected).

For a pair of earbuds at this price range, its clearity is mind-numbing. Freakin awesome
[General Accessories] vectron:
The sound gets better as you "burn" them in. After 10-12hr of playing, the quality of sound goes up.
[General Accessories] steamb0x:
Ooh yea it's burnt.

I might order 2 more iF series..

One for my lady, and one for safekeep.. or a gift
[General Accessories] hamlettime:
This pair of IEM look very very good! I would buy it if I have a chance, but it's unavailable on Amazon right now.
[General Accessories] chewlohseng:
It's not sold in Amazon at all. You have to buy from xiaomiworld.com or any sites that sells Xiaomi products. A mark up is definitely imposed. Unless you're able to get it through official Xiaomi China/Singapore/Taiwan/HK site, which is still not all that easy.
[General Accessories] unitedatom:
Those look awesome. Any reputable sellers you guys would recommend?
[General Accessories] vectron:
I bought it from Zhengnan, but I don't see it listed in there anymore. Maybe they are out of stock. I just pinged them and will let you. Be careful, there is a ton of listings on amazon including some for $5-$6 and up to $20 - which are all fakes. Xiaomi sells original ones in China for about $16-$17. Considering a seller will have to make a profit and pay for shipping, the real ones will never be sold under $24. But some trying to sell fake ones at a proper price as well. I also heard most of the Pistons on ebay are fake.
[General Accessories] joevik:
Hey guys beware of fake ones.

check this website (use google translator) :

http://chinandroidphone.com/ecouteurs-xiaomi-piston-fake-attention/

A is the fake one

B is the original one
[General Accessories] chewlohseng:
A lot are just counterfeit Piston earphones. There are a few that are not though. One of which is xiaomiworld.com. Better to pay more than to waste your money on knock offs. The best way is to get it through Xiaomi's official website, but is limited to the country they're selling to though. Cheap yet genuine.
[General Accessories] hellrokr:
these are v1 pistons.. v2 pistons are gold.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Can anyone do a comparison of soundmagic es18 vs tekfusion twinwoofer vs pistons 2 all burned?

Or maybe any 2 if you possess?

Sent from my MI 3W
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
I just received a second pair of piston 2.1 that I have ordered from ibuygou and this time they came without the chocolate smell. Did they stopped with that gimmick?
[General Accessories] simon16:
what's the difference between xiaomi piston 2.0 and 2.1?
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
Nowadays, none. Every 2.0 already comes with the t-shirt clip
[General Accessories] simon16:
There must be something. I've seen that cable length is not the same in all stores. For example the one from ibuygou.com are 1,2 m long while some others have 1,1 m cable.
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
Check this guy signature http://www.head-fi.org/t/703651/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread/2535#post_10910511
[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
I bought yesterday at pandawill. I paid 16USD.

use the promo code panda2014
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Those are version 2.0 I guess

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
what are the differences between 2.0 and 2.1?
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Side markings, wire length and clip. I just checked it's 2.1 you are safe

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[General Accessories] sohebq:
I was really loving this but mine have been stolen from my office desk :( sasmung ones are really crap.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
I have made a deal then :D

Now I hope this is the original...
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
They are very well legit

Sent from my MI 3W
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
Please check this great OP regarding this headphones. It explains most questions you guys have it (differences, where to buy, etc) very well and should be added to the 1st post, in my opinion

http://www.head-fi.org/t/735775/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread-2-0
[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
Thanks you ! Very useful link!
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
It's already running in another thread with a few more details :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2846800

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
The standard is OMTP or CTIA ? Because my phone is in OMTP... To find out if I have to plan the purchase of an adapter OMTP-CTIA..
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
What's that?

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
See the attachment !

So if the phone use the OMTP standard and the earphone the CTIA, you can't use the microphone... The sound will be normal but can be weakened.

You can buy an adapter like this : http://www.ebay.fr/itm/3-5mm-Caoutc...s_PDAs_Câbles_adaptateurs&hash=item4d223c2139
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
That's something new for me but how to check what I have?

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
If the microphone and vol+/vol- of the Xiaomi piston work, your phone is in CTIA because the xiaomi Piston use the CTIA standard ^^
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Do we have any phones where the volume rockers don't work?

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
Nokia, Sony, Micromax, all the samsung device before s4, Acer use OMTP ^^ This device can't work without adapter I think.

HTC, apple, the new Samsung, the most recent nexus I think use CTIA.

Edit : I think, you can read this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio)#TRRS_standards the list is too long :)
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Have an s3 owned 2 google nexus they all had it :)

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
You are lucky !
[General Accessories] henel321:
I bought a pair of these from Penon Audio, definitely legitimate pair of silver one. Also really quick shipping. Arrived within 4 working days to Sweden. Very good headphones, awesome value for money! :good:

http://penonaudio.com/Xiaomi-Piston-2.0-Earphones ?search=Xiaomi Piston Design 2.0
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
Well, buying from this store at 29$ instead of the usual 21$ that you find in other stores, I wouldn't call it exactly a bargain.

And what do you mean by writing "pair of silver one". Aren't they supposed to be gold?

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[General Accessories] Mastershake242:
There are silver ones. And I wouldn't complain about the 8 bucks with 4 day shipping vs 20 plus days from other sources.
[General Accessories] Badelhas:
I also ordered a pair of silver ones from that store but it's been 11 days already. I live in Portugal. They come from Hong Kong, I believe, and it's a mess out there at the moment. Probably that's why.
[General Accessories] henel321:
I live in Sweden. $8 is basically half a pint of lager. Just positive for the belly lowering the beer consumption.. :silly:

The important thing here is they were the only ones that looked legit and still had the silver ones in stock. I didn't want the gold ones.

Exactly. And they were sent registered and I had to sign for them at the post office, which was definitely worth the extra moolah.
[General Accessories] atishey23:
Is Nexus 5 omtp or CITA?

And is anyone received there's from Merimobiles till now..?
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Looks like no Indian has got it yet, I guess I am ahead of the curve with first order let's see what happens.

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[General Accessories] RasmusDesign:
I think the nexus 5 is in CTIA :)
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
I really hope that you all realise, that by buying the silver set, you are buying the previous model.

The golden is the last version.

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[General Accessories] Badelhas:
Not true, there is a silver 2.0 version. I confirmed it in the head-fi.org forum.

Check here http://penonaudio.com/Earphones/In-ear-earphone/Xiaomi-Piston-2.0-Earphones

And here http://www.head-fi.org/t/735775/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread-2-0#post_10903404
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
I guess we are both wrong.

According to this: " Like I said, this is simply a recolour of the base Pistons 2.1, and should still sound the same (info on Xiaomi’s main page confirms this)" silver is also 2.1

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[General Accessories] segag:
I got these a month ago in India

There are available in India via Flipkart. This review sold me and i was able to order them.. They are awesome! Best earphones i have ever owned! For Rs. 1000/- they are a great buy
[General Accessories] abhi321984:
Hi, have you gotten in touch with MeriMobiles Customer Care regarding your Order ? What do they have to say ? I recollect you saying that the 35 Business Days Delivery Claim ends on October 8.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
You are right i could not as I was traveling somehow, let me get hold of them now.

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[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
Finally I have them they don't smell of chocolate but the quality speaks for sure.:D

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[General Accessories] abhi321984:
Great... Did you get in touch with their Support or you got it before that ?

My 35 Days ends today. Hope even i get a surprise soon.
[General Accessories] bilalvoh:
I did get in touch they said they'd get back with details as they don't have any tracking number either. I guess it must have been 37th day or something but it should be delivered .. If not let them know thru the chat app on 35 eve before that it's all frugal attempts.

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[General Accessories] mr.axan:
Is this the original ones?

http://www.ibuygou.com/p-new_version_xiaomi_piston_headphone_available_in_silver-6220.html

Just in silver color right?
[General Accessories] RASTAVIPER:
As it's written a few posts before, there are both gold and silver versions.

The specific link that you posted looks not trustworthy, since there are no reviews from anyone that bought them.

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