Yes like said above WAY more flexible and well made.  Plus they don't sound bad at all, just a little rolled off on the top.  I actually prefer the sound of the aftermarket cables to the stock ones.

I bought a pair of these cables on ebay.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/161743404378?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=460719869868&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I got the 3 meter ones because I needed the length for my set up.  I also didn't want to spend $100 plus shipping for the HiFiman ones.  The...

I bought a pair of these cables on ebay.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/161743404378?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=460719869868&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT  I got the 3 meter ones because I needed the length for my set up.  I also didn't want to spend $100 plus shipping for the HiFiman ones.  The...

Where did you find the focus pads for $25?  I have only seen them for $39 and they are sold out.  I have done the grill mod and it sounds awesome.  This is also my first pair of nice headphones and the grill mod was very easy.  It took me about five minutes.  It's easy to change back as well if...

I just did the grill mod.  I'm still using the original velour pads.  OMG is all I can say.  The sound opened up so much I can't believe it.  I let my wife who doesn't care about audio try them on.  The first thing she said is wow, it doesn't even sound like you are wearing headphones.  She said...

Thanks! I checked out the site, they seem pretty good.

Hi new member, first post.  I recently picked up a set of Hifiman HE-400s headphones.  I have read about 50 of the pages in the thread for them.  I plan on doing the grill mod and ordering the focus pads.  My question is what are my options for a longer cable?  I could go with the Hifiman 3...