Can you buy replacement buds at a reasonable price? The ones I've been able to find are ridiculously expensive.
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I've purchased inexpensive replacement buds for similar products (Sony, Panasonic) but not specifically for the AudioTechnica.
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You can buy new earbuds, but you are more likely to need new cushions. They are readily available on line. You can also get custom-made cover to fit your ears if you really want to (I have not tried them).
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I just got a pair from seller "clearav" for $39. The sound is tinny and completely bass-free, so I think I got ripped-off as well. I see they charge a 30% restocking fee, which also leads me to believe these aren't the best folks to be dealing with. I'm going to return them, take my medicine, and chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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My experience has been very similar to yours, as you can see in my review here. What I did was to burn them in for 2 full days nonstop and also get a pair of tri-flange buds to replace the stock ones with, and I have to tell you, the sound is so much better now. The highs aren't so excruciatingly vibrant anymore, and the bass response is actually pretty tight and solid. The sound is very good on all of my music now, and I can now see/hear what all the hype was about. What you said about pushing the buds in farther just might be what the problem was, since the tri-flanges I am now using go deeper into the ear canal than any of the stock buds will go. On a side note, is there a way to edit a review once it's been posted?
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I'm afraid that I don't know where replacement pads can be acquired. I can only recommend buying another headphone, which seems like a waste if the ones you have still work well. Good luck!
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I just received a pair, and wrote about it here before I saw this. Your story sounds just like mine. Sound is terrible. I wrote Amazon about it. I guess I'll see what they (Amazon) are made of. As what to do. Send them an email. Look for "Contact Us" on one of the help pages.
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I go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of ear buds in their electronics area - they are not marked "mono" but they work just fine for me. Actually, I buy a set of the less expensive (around $8 or $9). I like the ones with the small ear buds (usually comes with 2 other sizes). I tried the ones with the hard round ear bud and threw it away a day later. The more flexible ones work best for me.
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I suppose, like with any merchandise you buy from Amazon or any retails stores, first thing would be to contact them. I doubt they carry any warranty but it's worth a try. Then you contact the manufacturer. By the time you spent hours and hours on the phone and email, you'd probably be better off getting a new pair for $15.
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I would try sending them a letter to their address asking for a replacement, or bring that cord to Radio Shack to see if they have a similar cord, but should it cost more than buying another headphone set, see what's the better option, I would not pay more for the cord than the whole new set.
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Definitely not kidding. I had a slight problem with the J2's (the left earbud wasn't getting full range, weak on the low frequency) and emailed them. Within a day I got an email back answering my question and shortly thereafter (after trying to solve the problem myself) shipped a completely new pair. Which coincidentally work very well.Hope it goes as well for you!
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Same thing happened to me...and I am sure Skullcandy would have sent me a new one, but I went to the A/V section (electronics) at Target (could use Walmart as well) and got a new 6 foot cord for about $7. Works GREAT! Just get any A/V cord with the same adapters on the ends. :DAND You can get one even cheaper here on Amazon:Belkin Mini Stereo Dubbing 3.5mm Plug Cable for Kindle Fire, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, Smartphone and MP3 Players -6feet
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My story is almost identical: ear buds fall out when I'm running, these have been the only ones that work and I've been buying them for many years. If I was lucky a pair might last for a year before losing the sound in one ear, but sometimes it was only 6 months. Still, I was willing to pay the $8 a few times a year for headphones I could run with. My jaw dropped tonight when I came on the site for a replacement pair. This is definitely outrageous. I think Sony realized that there is a small but faithful group of people who depend on this style, and they're hoping we're desperate enough to take the hit to our wallets! This could have a hugely negative impact on my exercise regimen... My story is almost identical: ear buds fall out when I'm running, these have been the only ones that work and I've been buying them for many years. If I was lucky a pair might last for a year before losing the sound in one ear, but sometimes it was only 6 months. Still, I was willing to pay the $8 a few times a year for headphones I could run with. My jaw dropped tonight when I came on the site for a replacement pair. This is definitely outrageous. I think Sony realized that there is a small but faithful group of people who depend on this style, and they're hoping we're desperate enough to... » Read More My story is almost identical: ear buds fall out when I'm running, these have been the only ones that work and I've been buying them for many years. If I was lucky a pair might last for a year before losing the sound in one ear, but sometimes it was only 6 months. Still, I was willing to pay the $8 a few times a year for headphones I could run with. My jaw dropped tonight when I came on the site for a replacement pair. This is definitely outrageous. I think Sony realized that there is a small but faithful group of people who depend on this style, and they're hoping we're desperate enough to take the hit to our wallets! This could have a hugely negative impact on my exercise regimen... « Show Less
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ear buds can be bought anywhere that sells earphones, i have a bunch lying around from the earphones that i have bought in the past. they usually come with extra to fit your ears.
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I doubt if you can find just the headphones as a replacement. I had trouble finding them again because they've been discontinued and upgraded.
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I have their earbuds and they broke after around a year (heavy use). I emailed them and they sent me a brand new one. It was a newer version and was more expensive than the original ones I had. Probably the best customer service ever.
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the text says they do NOT come w/ the replacement buds... and others claim these are not the same as what Samsung sells... who knows...
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Min broke recently and I bought (12 Pc Lg Hbm255, 260, Lg HBM 280 Ear Hooks / Foam Buds Repair Set Compatible (3-black, 3-translucent Ear Hooks & 6 "Foam" Ear Buds) By Gadgetbrat) as a replacement. They tend to be a bit smaller and are more loose on the unit but work okay. at least there are 6 of them so when another breaks which is inevitable, you have a replacement handy and don't have to go days without. There are other replacements available on Amazon.com but these were the least expensive.
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Do you still need this info? I just read this question I apologize for the delay. I had a bad experience with purchasing these ear buds. I definitely think some of these sellers are shady. I ended up going to best buy after the beats fell apart a month of having them.they would not refund or send a replacement pair.