My klipsch s4 wire on the left speaker got cut and now I'm debating using the 598's in public at the very least outside around campus. Anyone with good or bad experience using these in a public place? My main concern is what to do with all that wire?

Quote: If it has a S/N Sticker you are good.    Also there should be a date of authenticity in the manual. 

Good Odd News everyone.   My Fiio E6 came from SMI Corp today. And guess what! Mine has a serial number sticker and the genuine Manual.    So unlike the other guy who ordered from SMI Corp and got no S/N I did. So what does this mean? Even the people who sell these don't know they are...

Quote: Dam man. I ordered from them as well.   So mad right now... 

My guess is that they still sound more or less the same and have little to no difference in performance but as mentioned the lack of the proper battery (probably sold the original for profit) puts users at risk and people will probably find their charge not lasting as advertised.    I get...

Man I hope not all things with CORP in it are bad :/    SMI CORP has a positive feedback so that seems promising. Couldn't find anything on BTA Corp though. 

Just bought from SMI Corporation off amazon, will get it Friday. Hopefully legit, will report back if not.