james444
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Just bought IE800 and they are amazing!!!
Just one thing that I don't understand, what the hell is microphonics? Cause if it's a static noise or something like that I don't ear a damn thing! And I tap the cable while listening and nothing wiggle my head and not a peep.
So what do you mean when you say microphonics?
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Microphonics, also more commonly known as "cable noise", refers to the noise you hear through the cable when shuffling or bumping against something, your shirt for example. Of course, it depends on the cable but some cables are more prone to cable noise. There are two wearing styles for cables on IEMs. Everyone knows how to wear the cable straight down, which as you may be able to guess, is when you plug in your earphones and let the cable hang downwards coming out of your ear. The other alternative to wear the cable is to loop them around your ear. This is actually very effective in reducing microphonics. Some earphones are only meant to be worn cable down while others only over the ear, but of course there are also those that allow you to wear them either way.
If you don't hear microphonics with a cable down IE800, you're either sitting perfectly still or listening too loud.