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Xiaomi Piston Earphones IEM Gold Colour - $19.44 AUD Delivered @ iBuygou

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Xiaomi Piston Earphones IEM Gold Colour - $19.44 AUD Delivered @ iBuygou
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Lyaycheapstuff on 11/02/2015 - 22:53 ibuygou.com (3016 clicks)
Last edited 12/02/2015 - 23:56

Been a few of these posted already on ozb but I don't think ever before at this kind of pricing. Originally thought I was being duped but after some googling note that iBuygou has a really good reputation for supplying the real deal so I thought I would post this so it doesn't get buried behind all the other previous deals.

Unsure if it is the 2.0 or 2.1 version but again looking at google people are reporting that ibuygou are selling 2.1s, but as I just ordered these today can't confirm until I receive it :)

Free (untracked) airmail delivery is provided by iBuygou free of charge to major cities, but given it ships from China probably takes like 30 days to get here anyway.

$15.99 USD for the brown/gold originals. At the top of the page there is an option to change the currency to AUD, which gives you $19.44 AUD for these. A seriously good price at the best of times, and a ridiculous price given the crappy exchange rate going ($19.44 is about 82c equivalent which is great as of 11 Feb 2015).

Silver also available (note the cable of the silver one actually appears to be white and the only silver part is the buttons and the actual earphone part). I personally don't like brown but prefer brown to the white cable potentially getting dirty. These are $16.00 USD or $19.45 AUD.

EDIT: To clarify the links:

Silver:
http://www.ibuygou.com/p-new-version-xiaomi-piston-headphone…

Brown/Gold:
http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-upd…

Happy buying…

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  • 00 on 11/02/2015 - 23:54

    It appears silver has sold out but brown still available. Thanks OP I need a new pair as I water damaged my Sony ones. Just hope the sound quality is passable :)

  • aznsniper on 12/02/2015 - 00:09
    +4

    Anyone notice it says Save $5 when you like our Facebook page and spend $30 however I don't see any coupon code unfortunately :(

    • Mehrad on 12/02/2015 - 16:01
      -1

      The coupon for facebook thing can only be used for purchases over $30 so don't bother.

      • aznsniper on 12/02/2015 - 21:38
        +1

        Well I could buy 2:P

        • Mehrad on 13/02/2015 - 09:44
          +1

          You got me. +1

  • BoomTetrisForJeff on 12/02/2015 - 01:09

    oh dammit i just bought this last week for $25 aud..

  • AzNDuDe on 12/02/2015 - 02:45

    I brought a pair of these from aliexpress recently. Got them for $10.Since people say that the ones selling for a cheap price are knockoff ones.How do you tell if it was genuine or not ?
    My pair from aliexpress came with the retail package and all.And so far it seems very durable and hasnt broken on me yet.The sound quality is pretty good as well for the price.
    So far I cant find any flaws.
    Whats the advantage of paying more for a genuine over a cheaper "Xiaomi Piston Earphone" thats labelled a knockoff because its sold at a cheaper price less than rrp ?
    Surely the materials used for the Xiaomi Piston Earphone dont cost that much to manufacture ?

    • jzdhgkd on 12/02/2015 - 08:34
      +1

      Not sure as I haven't personally listened to these but I had a knock-off pair of sennheiser cx300 vs the real deal and everything looked almost exactly the same. The only real difference was the sound quality which was night and day.

      Maybe it's one of those things you need to hear the original to show you the difference? Or maybe you got lucky with an awesome price hah

    • iridiumstem on 12/02/2015 - 08:52
      +3

      I think you pretty much pay for quality control and other things as well, when you buy a genuine product.

      For example, there was a hype in one of the online community I go to on Aliexpress IE80. Some sellers apparently got their hands on the real IE80 drivers, from one of the OEM companies in China. The problem is, manufacturing an earphone is not as simple as just adding all the parts together. You need quality control, tuning etc. Also, even if they have the real driver, usually the AliExpress sellers cut cost on other parts like wire, the tips, materials etc. Of course, you have to also take into account that there are a lot of fakes in AliExpress that sound worse than a 5 bucks earphones as well. So there is a risk factor. As the result of what I said the hype died out. People were getting disappointed with the build quality of the wires, housing etc, some people got really bad ones and the number of "bad fakes" increased as people were buying more of those AliExpress stuff as well.

      If you are fine with AliExpress products though, I suppose there is no problem (unless there is a legal problem associated with buying a fake one). After all, you are the one who's going to enjoy how it sounds. Some people complain about some earphone because they cannot stand how it sounds, other people are fine with it.

      • Kev1nZ on 12/02/2015 - 20:07

        The genuine product is ￥99CNY (about $20.6AUD)

        http://item.jd.com/1031097.html

        （price from the largest online direct sales company in China）

        $17.99 delivered (with Paypal Package $2.00) is unbelievable.

  • thanq on 12/02/2015 - 08:28

    Yup and they are closed for.Chinese new years

    • ozblogger on 12/02/2015 - 08:30

      website says they will be closed after 14feb

    • mousie on 12/02/2015 - 20:20
      -4

      crosed

      • Wally on 12/02/2015 - 22:31
        -3

        .. so ronry

  • kpl69 on 12/02/2015 - 08:33

    Good deal for these headphones. Bought another pair. Thanks OP.

  • EightImmortals on 12/02/2015 - 08:42

    What do they normally retail for?

    • nathan-drake on 12/02/2015 - 09:02
      -1

      like 30+aud

    • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 09:08
      +1

      i think they normally sit at around $20.00USD. ignore the RRP

  • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 08:58
    +1

    what's the difference between all the versions? there's:

    a cheaper 'brief version' for $10 http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-bri…

    an 'updated version' for $16 http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-upd… (reviews start 2013)

    a 'new version' for $16 http://www.ibuygou.com/p-new-version-xiaomi-piston-headphone… (reviews start oct 2014)

    a 'colourful edition' for $12 http://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi-huosai-colorful-piston-headp…

    • csi-lk on 12/02/2015 - 09:34

      I'd like to know this too, might hold off buying for now

    • v2 on 12/02/2015 - 20:48

      Updated version look like piston 2 and newer version is piston 2.1. Very minor difference between the two. 2.1 comes with shirt clip (visible on white and silver photos) cord length is 1.2 compared to 1.1 in piston 2.

  • carwashhair on 12/02/2015 - 09:16

    What other things is ibuygou best for buying from? just seeing if there's anything else recommended on the site.

  • shakilib on 12/02/2015 - 10:05

    I have ordered this month back and still waiting for delivery

  • hamwhisperer on 12/02/2015 - 10:07
    -6

    Fine, christ you guys won't stop spamming them, I bought a pair.
    THEY ARE STILL A HEADSET IF THEY HAVE A MICROPHONE THOUGH.

    • hamwhisperer on 12/02/2015 - 17:11
      -2

      Vote me down all you like, you're still wrong.

    • montorola on 12/02/2015 - 10:28

      How do you know if they're the real deal though?

      • HeXa on 12/02/2015 - 10:56
        +2

        how do you know these iBuygou are genuine?

        • montorola on 12/02/2015 - 10:58

          I read all the 140+ reviews on the website about the product, so I'm assuming it is real

        • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 11:00
          +7

          I read all the 140+ reviews on the website about the product, so I'm assuming it is real

          you are assuming the reviews are real and that bad reviews aren't deleted.

        • montorola on 12/02/2015 - 11:05
          +1

          @mattgal:

          Good point, but bummer I already ordered haha, now I'm skeptical!

          Oh well, I'll let you guys know how it goes, takin' one for the team! :D

        • HeXa on 12/02/2015 - 12:23

          @montorola: don't worry too much - XM forum goers seem happy :)

        • Archdon on 12/02/2015 - 13:03
          +1

          iBuygou are an established genuine retailer amongst the Xiaomi community, although their site looks pretty dodgy, they've actually got a partnership with Xiaomi to sell their products.

          http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/order-xiaomi-devices-via-…

          Not affiliated with either companies, just a hardcore xiaomi fan

        • Rayve on 12/02/2015 - 16:55

          @mattgal:

          Reading around the various forums it does seem that bad reviews are deleted from their social media pages.

        • Rayve on 12/02/2015 - 17:03
          +1

          @Archdon:

          That website is not an official one. It is a fan (or profiteer) who has partnered with iBuygou. Although he does state on a few pages that it is not an official Xiaomi site it does appear designed to deceive. So this fan endorsement means very little in terms of iBuygou's reliability. In fact there are several horror stories which raise alarm bells for me with this vendor.

      • DEvok on 12/02/2015 - 11:46

        647 transactions.

    • Archdon on 12/02/2015 - 13:05
      +3

      These are definitely fake, the cardboard packaging is supposed to be plain with no chinese text.

  • montorola on 12/02/2015 - 10:27

    So if you choose AUD, will you be charged in local currency or would it still be an international transaction? I'm deciding whether to use 28 Degrees or another cc for points…

    • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 11:00

      still international

    • thanq on 12/02/2015 - 13:48

      I selected aus and paid through PayPal with cba cc. Was charged the display price with no international fee

      • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 14:48

        possibly because it is only a credit card authorisation at the moment and not a transaction. usually just paying in the local currency is cheaper.

    • Kenb0 on 12/02/2015 - 16:03
      +1

      it depends on your card whether you have a "foreign currency transaction fee" or an "overseas transaction fee". One involves all foreign currencies whilst the other involves all transactions processed overseas, even if in AUD.

      From my experience, Citibank won't charge overseas transactions fee so if its charged in AUD, regardless of whether its processed overseas or not, you won't get charged any extra fees. Bonus is that you'll get bonus points for overseas transactions :P

      I think all the Big 4 banks do charge overseas transaction fees, but could be wrong. Pretty sure Westpac definitely does.

      • montorola on 12/02/2015 - 17:17

        Oh nice, didn't know that - Do you have the Citibank Signature? I was going to use that, but thought they may slap me with a foreign transaction fee.

        But it's good to know now I can get points and a free conversion!

        • Kenb0 on 13/02/2015 - 11:43
          +1

          Yup, Citibank Signature(along with every other Ozbargainer who snapped it up fee-free-for life!!). Also useful for stuff like uber where they charge you in AUD but its also processed overseas.

          What you don't want to use are cards that charge the overseas transaction fee on purchases that have been converted to AUD by the merchant(at a usually less than great rate) as you then end up paying the OTC AND the premium charged by the merchant for the currency conversion. A double-whammy if you like. At least with the Citibank Signature, you get extra points for the overseas transaction, even if AUD, so you get points to soften the blow of the exchange rate premium

  • ProjectZero on 12/02/2015 - 10:34
    +2

    For those of you after the silver white versions, Mushtato is still selling them at $27.95… slightly more expensive but it apparently ships from Aus and not overseas.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/182344

  • rakkihizoku on 12/02/2015 - 12:17
    +4

    Been listed on head-fi that iBuygou sells legit

    http://www.head-fi.org/t/735775/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread-2-…

    Though i bought from Mushtato and it arrived in 3 days

    • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 12:24

      thanks! that clears up my confusion about the various products. basically the newer brown/silver/pink 2.1 pistons and the cheaper pistons

  • c64 on 12/02/2015 - 13:34

    ibuygou is not particularly encouraging when they send you an invoice with half the shipping address missing. and you can't view the full original invoices either. and they sends you your password in plaintext in an email

  • Wickedwings on 12/02/2015 - 14:06

    As much as I want to buy these I think back and shudder at the discomfort I felt trying to wear IEM's. Anyone got any recommendations for making IEM's more comfortable or any other earbud recommendations?

    • rakkihizoku on 12/02/2015 - 14:54

      Try memory foam eartips. There's cheap stuff on ebay or there's the expensive 'Comply'

    • algy on 12/02/2015 - 14:54

      My Shure SE215's are the most comfortable IEM's I've ever used. I could never wear IEM's before as they just hurt after an hour or so, I can (and do) wear my Shure's all day. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

    • AMLagonda on 12/02/2015 - 16:54

      Some people just cant stick something in their ear I know I just couldnt, just not comfortable.

  • Malathay on 12/02/2015 - 16:25

    Bought these from Focal Price before Xmas(http://www.focalprice.com/MI0174X/Xiaomi_3.5_mm_In_ear_Earph…) and their normal price is under $10AUD even before the Aust Dollar drop.

    • Roary on 12/02/2015 - 16:47
      +1

      Well those are obviously fakes by looking at their pictures

      • SrMoure on 13/02/2015 - 09:52

        If they sell fakes , I guess the pictures would be from the original ones.

  • spanks on 12/02/2015 - 20:49

    Look's like silver's back on the menu, boys.

    But why is silver only valued at $37 while brown is $52?

  • [Deactivated] on 12/02/2015 - 22:30

    So what's the difference between the "original updated version" and the "new version"?

    Both are currently $16…

  • Mentem on 12/02/2015 - 22:53

    I got mine today, took ages to arrive. But they are v good - I'm no expert but sound v good for the money

  • DEvok on 13/02/2015 - 10:49

    Fakes vs real comparison with images.

    http://www.pandawillforum.com/showthread.php?25739-How-to-kn…

  • Peteroz on 13/02/2015 - 14:21

    are there headphones around $50 that sound better than Xiaomi Piston?

  • montorola on 13/02/2015 - 16:37

    Guys, do these headphones sound better straight out of the box or does it require 'burn in' time like other headphones?

    • carwashhair on 16/02/2015 - 08:36

      All headphones require 'burn-in' time. Every brand of headphones (and often across each model, too) has a different sound signature. The 'burn-in' comes from your ears adjusting to this signal.

      • c64 on 16/02/2015 - 09:15

        sounds like listening to music. apparently research has shown you grow to songs (even the crap ones) if you are forced to listen to them often enough …

  • drup on 13/02/2015 - 16:42

    Can anyone kindly point out the significance of these headphones? Are they that much better then regular headphones?

    • nathan-drake on 13/02/2015 - 21:29

      these are much better than apple earpods or basic samsung included earphones. worth a try IMHO

  • Peteroz on 13/02/2015 - 20:24

    just found some info on headphones:
    http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thr…

  • c64 on 14/02/2015 - 09:58
    +3

    i've had a poor ibuygou shopping experience so far. they advertised they would ship if orders were placed before 12pm on feb 14. i did so (and i checked the local beijing time) but they haven't shipped the order. so now my order won't be shipped until 26 feb.

    • kevsta on 16/02/2015 - 15:52

      I hear you. I put in an order on feb 12th and their system still has the order as 'Paid'. The invoice they emailed me didn't have my shipping address, so it doesn't inspire confidence.

      I am assuming they have my shipping address from Paypal.

      • thanq on 16/02/2015 - 23:45

        Ditto……the wait game begins. Knowing me, I'll probably forget -.-''

  • nathan-drake on 15/02/2015 - 00:35

    mine was shipped a few hrs ago!

    • hamwhisperer on 26/02/2015 - 20:43

      Mine shipped 12 days after yours. Golly

      • nathan-drake on 27/02/2015 - 19:22

        man that sucks, but they did have a new years break until yesterday!

  • edBARGAIN on 23/02/2015 - 21:51

    hmmm still waiting…

  • porleng on 26/02/2015 - 15:44

    Received mine today and from scanning the QR code they are genuine.

  • hamwhisperer on 26/02/2015 - 20:42
    +1

    Holy shit……. mine only just shipped!? I just got the email.

    • montorola on 28/02/2015 - 13:12

      Same here, and I ordered before the supposed "cutoff" the guy mentioned. Bloody useless!

      • nathan-drake on 28/02/2015 - 13:18

        OMG I have them in my hands!! Fast shipping! I think the reason I received them fast was because I did what it said in the second email they sent (I had to send them the paypal transaction number etc. for 'tracking'). Going to unbox soon……

  • unco on 27/02/2015 - 10:53

    How does one read their tracking page?
    http://www.ibuygou.com/track-order/

    Mine says:
    Payment Status: Pending => Paid => On the way => Order Completed

    Does that mean it's not even up to the shipped stage yet?

    • c64 on 27/02/2015 - 17:17

      yes, i'm still at the same stage :(

      • unco on 02/03/2015 - 09:30

        Got my shipping notification email :) can't wait!

  • nathan-drake on 28/02/2015 - 18:46
    +1

    OH MY GOD these sound so effing good!!! Can't believe they were under $20!! Been listening to spotify songs on PC and everything just sounds so rich. Very happy with ibuygou and Xiaomi…..cannot wait until Xiaomi starts releasing actual products to Aussies directly (heard their phones are great)!

    • c64 on 28/02/2015 - 20:27
      +1

      sounds encouraging

  • bundy23 on 01/03/2015 - 21:44

    I'd completely forgotten about these but my Sennheisers are starting to play up and I remembered I had some replacements on the way :-)

    I don't think I'll be buying from these guys again…

  • thanq on 02/03/2015 - 15:33

    man i only just got the email telling me they've been shipped.

    I paid on the 11th too…….

  • thanq on 02/03/2015 - 15:34

    man i only just got the email telling me they've been shipped.

    I paid on the 11th too…….

  • edBARGAIN on 06/03/2015 - 15:47

    just checked email

    got email from them say shipped 28th Feb

    wtf

    now going to take another 2 weeks to receive

    tracked my order
    Payment Status Pending => Paid => On the way => Order Completed
    Order Date 2015-2-12 8:07:53

  • yaycheapstuff on 08/03/2015 - 16:32

    Your mileage may vary I guess.

    I am the OP and ordered first, and also only got the shipped email on the 28th of February!

    Of course there were other businesses with stock in Aus you could order from if you wanted them faster, although they do cost more, so the tradeoff is there. Seems like some people have gotten them quite fast still.

    • gto21 on 09/03/2015 - 14:14

      Weird ordered after you and got mine 2 weeks ago.

      • yaycheapstuff on 23/03/2015 - 20:28

        Mine just arrived, 1 month + 8 days later :P

        These are really good compared to my old pair, but since I've been waiting a whole month+ maybe that is why they sound so good, cause I haven't used IEMs since :P

        For $20, these are ridiculously good.

  • bundy23 on 08/03/2015 - 22:35

    mine finally showed up a few days ago, nice headphones but when i'm one of the lucky ones who got theirs in ONLY a month it's hard to get excited.

  • kevsta on 10/03/2015 - 20:43

    Got mine today. On my fiio x1 with 24bit flac the sound quality is pretty damn good for $20. Might have to get some for other family members.

  • montorola on 11/03/2015 - 19:55

    Got mine today, (13 days after shipment notice), sound is pretty good for $20!

  • hamwhisperer on 12/03/2015 - 08:01

    Yep so (profanity) amazingly slow shipping, incredible. Still I knew this going in so not a huge deal I guess. Hope they are decent - but fair warning to others, SLOW.
    NOTE: This doesn't mean I've got mine yet..

  • violin on 12/03/2015 - 15:48

    Ordered on 13 Feb 2015.
    Shipment notice 27 Feb 2015.
    Received 12 Mar 2015.

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