I think I found a way to prevent Shure cable cracking! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

TheVoxHumanus · 12-10-2007, 05:45 AM

For a while, I'd been looking for either a paint-on or spray-on rubber-like material to coat the wires and prevent the cables from cracking.

I had been thinking about this for some time and asking as many people as I could if such a thing existed -- everyone told me no.

Well, I found something I am pretty sure (time will tell) will totally eliminate the cable cracking problem. It's something called "Liquid Tape", and it's exactly as its name sounds. It's liquid electrical tape.

I can't tell you all how happy I am to have finally found exactly what I was looking for!

I masked off the buds and the connecter with some tape and sprayed on the rubbery stuff on the wires...it dries in about 20 mins. The cables totally retain their flexibility, and you can peel it off (it takes a bit of work) if you don't want it there anymore.

Just wanted to share a little find with my friends here!

kamal007 · 12-10-2007, 05:46 AM

pics?

jsmithepa · 12-10-2007, 05:16 PM

I hope the label says "resists heat and all contaminants, retains flexibility after wide temp change" 'cuz otherwise ur looking at "old-skin" after a while.

Kees · 12-10-2007, 05:33 PM

Good Thinking!
I like people who try to find creative solutions.

JPT · 12-10-2007, 06:59 PM

Is this problem relegated to Shure headphones only?

I have E2C's and after 9 months Shure replaced them because of it which is fine but I don't want to go through headphones every 9 months!

Jackson99 · 12-10-2007, 07:07 PM

Cool - Thanks for the info! Would love to see pics!

Ice Nine · 12-10-2007, 08:56 PM

"Heavy-bodied black insulating coating which replaces insulating tape in applications where wrap-around tape could not readily be applied. This compound dries quickly to a strong pliable finish that will not crack, peel or chip. It is water and oil proof and may be used outdoors to insulate any electrical terminal, connection or wire splice. Excellent for providing insulation on handles, etc. Voltage rating 400v/mil (min.)"

This looks like the brush on version.

Ice Nine · 12-10-2007, 08:58 PM

K1CRA Radio Store - Liquid Electrical Tape Spray Details

Spray version.

pickwick · 12-10-2007, 10:53 PM

What is cable crackling? I noticed my k701s sometimes crackle and i think it is mostly when i am moving the cable. Is this the same thing?

JPT · 12-10-2007, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by pickwick

What is cable crackling? I noticed my k701s sometimes crackle and i think it is mostly when i am moving the cable. Is this the same thing?

This is referring to the rubber insulation around the wiring cracking and stripping.