Affordable repair for Sony MDR-V700 Headphones

"В When purchased (approx)? 2005 When did they break (approx)? Feb 2008 Stressful conditions, or casual use? I expected them to break (stepped on). I DON'T expect to have to pay $40 for the $4 part that broke."

"I haven't recieved them yet but I am looking forewards to it. If they break, I'd like an inexpensive repair to be possible. When purchased (approx)? Dec 29th 2004 When did they break (approx)? Haven't yet Stressful conditions, or casual use? Casual use"

"my brackets cracked after carefull studio use When purchased (approx)? 10/30/2004 When did they break (approx)? 7/14/2006 Stressful conditions, or casual use? casual studio use...no rough handeling"

"I have three pairs of Sony MDR-V700 headphones and all broke and cracked on the swivel joint. I really want to get them repaired as the sound is still perfect, but cannot believe that they all broke in the same place. As you can see I have spent a lot of "

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"I PAID ALOT OF MONEY FOR THESE HEADPHONES AND THEY NO LONGER ARE WORKING. THEY FELL APART DUE TO THE CRACKING PROBLEM WHICH YOU GUYS WONT MAKE GOOD ON. When purchased (approx)? 4/1/03 When did they break (approx)? 4/28/04 Stressful conditions, or casual u"

"I have gone through 2 pairs in 6 months...never buying them again When purchased (approx)? Dec and Feb When did they break (approx)? Once at swivel after 2 months once on headphone jack after 2 weeks! Stressful conditions, or casual use? 3 gigs a week"

"has happened to me 3 times Stressful conditions, or casual use? casual"

"2nd pair of V700s, also owned a pair of V500s that broke When purchased (approx)? 2005 When did they break (approx)? After 20 months of use"

"major design flaw Stressful conditions, or casual use? light use"