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Old 02-08-2008, 07:50 PM   #178 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by onlychild View Post
3. I hear a lot of microphonics from the cable when the music is off, more than the Image. This is probably due to the fact that the wire goes over the ear.
Yikes, that's ironic. Usually the over-the-ear designs tend towards eliminating microphonics.

Perhaps the IMAGE is just very good at reducing microphonic effects? It does seem to come out of the ears at a slight angle, which may prevent the cable from making a big impact.
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