I have very conflicting answers from many different sources. So is the headband padding cover made with real or faux leather? I really hope its real, because thats one of the reasons i ordered it.

Hi, i was wondering if anybody has found a suitable replacement cable for the HD598 yet, I am about to get it, but the only thing stopping me, and for me, its a real deal breaker, is that the cable is 10 ft long, way to impractical for my use.   The 3M long cable is supposed to be "user...