I have bought some Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones. I knew there were fakes about on ebay so bought from 'rainforest store'. 'rainforest store' dont ship them for 1-2 months so i went with an 'rainforest store' seller instead.
I have found this info on Ebay and will write below how mine compair to see if you think they are genuine or not. (My info has -- to the left)
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How To Spot Fake SONY MDR-V700DJ Headphones
Buying these headphones on eBay is a bit of a minefield; long story short, I now have one pair of REAL V700s and one pair of FAKE V700s. This is by NO MEANS a definitive guide, but here are the OBVIOUS DIFFERENCES between the two pairs that I have:
The genuine V700s feel bulletproof and have a very wide dynamic range and excellent stereo imaging properties. Guess what? The fakes don't. They look almost identical, but are not built to the same standards and sound inferior.
The genuine V700 retail box is approx 215 X 115 X 155mm, approx 25mm BIGGER all round than the fake box, and has a stick-on bar code label, not a printed one.
--The retail box mine came in is about 220 long x 205 width x 35mm depth
The genuine V700 box is marked 'Made in Phillipines', the fake box 'Made in China'. (SONY has a manufacturing base in the Phillipines).
--mine is printed on and below says 'Made in Thailand'
The genuine V700s are marked 'Phillipines' and 'CE' (European specification) left and right inside the headband, above the ear cups. The fakes are blank.
--mine are marked 'Thailand' just on the left side
The genuine V700s came with a cream/white-coloured vinyl carrying pouch. The fakes came with a black pouch.
--shiny looking cream/mother of pearl pouch
The genuine V700s have thick padding covering the drivers and are very comfortable. The fakes do not, and hurt your ears.
--mine are pretty comfy with a decent amount of padding
The genuine V700s have a grey(ish) matt finish to the jack lead and it easily stretches to 3m or more. The fake lead is black and shiny, is much shorter and does not stretch so readily.
--mine have greyish matt finish, stretch easily and is long
The genuine V700s were supplied with a gold 'screw-on' type 3.5-6.3mm adaptor. The fakes came with a 'push-on' type.
--mine is screw on
The genuine V700s have, on the 3.5mm jack plug, blue/greenish insulation material between the contacts. The fakes are black.
--I cant see any blue or greyish insulation, i cant see any insulation. The 3.5mm jack plug just screws onto the adapter
Once again, PLEASE NOTE that this is NOT a totally definitive guide -- the above listed differences are between the two specific pairs of headphones that I actually own; those selling fake V700s are always looking for new ways to peddle their rubbish, and are well aware of what they are doing. What this means is, for example, you may well buy a pair which come with a screw-on adaptor and a white vinyl pouch -- but are still fakes. The bottom line is, if they're not comfortable and they don't sound astonishing, then they're not genuine V700s. Of course, I realise that by the time you discover this, it may well be too late!
Do you want creaky, rubbish-sounding uncomfortable fakes which will disappoint you for ever? You will in the end have to buy genuine V700s anyway. Don't waste your time and money chasing a 'bargain' like I did! If you're serious about sound, my advice is to buy brand new from a reputable retailer. You will get a guarantee, peace of mind and a brilliant set of cans for not a very great deal more than your fakes will have cost you... well worth the extra in my humble opinion!
PS: Do NOT buy Z700s. They just DON'T sound as good as V700s!
The ones I have are very good quality audio (to me) and seem well built. The only things I am a bit concered about is the fact mine are made in thailand and done have the left and right marks above the ear cups.
I have found this info on Ebay and will write below how mine compair to see if you think they are genuine or not. (My info has -- to the left)
--
How To Spot Fake SONY MDR-V700DJ Headphones
Buying these headphones on eBay is a bit of a minefield; long story short, I now have one pair of REAL V700s and one pair of FAKE V700s. This is by NO MEANS a definitive guide, but here are the OBVIOUS DIFFERENCES between the two pairs that I have:
The genuine V700s feel bulletproof and have a very wide dynamic range and excellent stereo imaging properties. Guess what? The fakes don't. They look almost identical, but are not built to the same standards and sound inferior.
The genuine V700 retail box is approx 215 X 115 X 155mm, approx 25mm BIGGER all round than the fake box, and has a stick-on bar code label, not a printed one.
--The retail box mine came in is about 220 long x 205 width x 35mm depth
The genuine V700 box is marked 'Made in Phillipines', the fake box 'Made in China'. (SONY has a manufacturing base in the Phillipines).
--mine is printed on and below says 'Made in Thailand'
The genuine V700s are marked 'Phillipines' and 'CE' (European specification) left and right inside the headband, above the ear cups. The fakes are blank.
--mine are marked 'Thailand' just on the left side
The genuine V700s came with a cream/white-coloured vinyl carrying pouch. The fakes came with a black pouch.
--shiny looking cream/mother of pearl pouch
The genuine V700s have thick padding covering the drivers and are very comfortable. The fakes do not, and hurt your ears.
--mine are pretty comfy with a decent amount of padding
The genuine V700s have a grey(ish) matt finish to the jack lead and it easily stretches to 3m or more. The fake lead is black and shiny, is much shorter and does not stretch so readily.
--mine have greyish matt finish, stretch easily and is long
The genuine V700s were supplied with a gold 'screw-on' type 3.5-6.3mm adaptor. The fakes came with a 'push-on' type.
--mine is screw on
The genuine V700s have, on the 3.5mm jack plug, blue/greenish insulation material between the contacts. The fakes are black.
--I cant see any blue or greyish insulation, i cant see any insulation. The 3.5mm jack plug just screws onto the adapter
Once again, PLEASE NOTE that this is NOT a totally definitive guide -- the above listed differences are between the two specific pairs of headphones that I actually own; those selling fake V700s are always looking for new ways to peddle their rubbish, and are well aware of what they are doing. What this means is, for example, you may well buy a pair which come with a screw-on adaptor and a white vinyl pouch -- but are still fakes. The bottom line is, if they're not comfortable and they don't sound astonishing, then they're not genuine V700s. Of course, I realise that by the time you discover this, it may well be too late!
Do you want creaky, rubbish-sounding uncomfortable fakes which will disappoint you for ever? You will in the end have to buy genuine V700s anyway. Don't waste your time and money chasing a 'bargain' like I did! If you're serious about sound, my advice is to buy brand new from a reputable retailer. You will get a guarantee, peace of mind and a brilliant set of cans for not a very great deal more than your fakes will have cost you... well worth the extra in my humble opinion!
PS: Do NOT buy Z700s. They just DON'T sound as good as V700s!
The ones I have are very good quality audio (to me) and seem well built. The only things I am a bit concered about is the fact mine are made in thailand and done have the left and right marks above the ear cups.
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