Sony MDR-V6 on eBay

[newbuild]

A pair I'd purchased direct from Sony was recently robbed from me and I'm looking to replace them, but not for the price Sony sells them, if I don't have to.
I've heard of cheap knock-offs kicking around, and am wondering if anyone might be able to confirm the legitimacy of the pair on this eBay listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-SONY- ... 555wt_1185

[newbuild]

Thanks for looking, laddies!
I've bought them, anywise!
You lot sure know how to welcome a traveller back

[nickking]

Apologies - I know nothing about Sony MDR-V6, otherwise I'd have replied...

Anyway, welcome back!

[newbuild]

They are my favourite headphones!
I like how flat they are, sound wise.
Thanks for the response, Nick!
...somehow I knew It'd be you.

[newbuild]

It turns out that my MDR-7506's were not actually stolen; they were temporarily misplaced.
Although it's too bad that the counterfeit MDR-V6's on eBay were purchased for me by a friend, I'm very happy to have my legitimate MDR-7506's back.

A lesson to be learned: look harder before assuming something is gone forever and don't buy MDR-V6's from Hong Kong on eBay.

[nickking]

A lesson to be learned: look harder before assuming something is gone forever and don't buy MDR-V6's from Hong Kong on eBay.

Hang on a sec, you bought some electrical equipment from Hong Kong/China on ebay?

Erm...

[newbuild]

I didn't buy them.
My landlord did for me.
He took the chance on them with his money!
I know better than that, which is why the two pairs of MDR-7506's I've owned were purchased direct from Sony.
It's a good thing I found my authentic pair; I found the description of the sound quality in the following link to be quite accurate.
My curiosity hasn't killed me yet!

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=319516

[Mark]

Risky business buying anything off eBay these days.

I've had a couple of fake headphones from UK sellers too, both Sennheisers. It almost always better to buy from the seller direct or an authorised stockist, but this can be very expensive!

I have however recently taken a risk with a pair of in-ear Sony's for my new Xperia phone (I can't stand walking around with big cans on!) only £25 as an older model but supposed to be great for bass. Not arrived yet as I only purchased them on Wednesday but I'm hoping they will do the business.

Fingers crossed!!!

[newbuild]

I gave up on eBay ages ago.
The only things I ever bought were records/CD's.
I prefer discogs.com now.

The price on some Sennheisers can get a bit steep!
sony.com lists MDR-V6's for $109.99, which I feel is a fair deal for a true pair of my favourite affordable headphones.

Best of luck with your Sony's, Mark!
Tarreur!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LiFdvTzZOY

[Mark]

Thanks! Hoping they'll be a bit of a steal.