anyone build this and test the SQ difference recently?

I just received my new replacement pair of SE530. The # is 0729. 72nd day of 2009.. so nice to have a soft cable again. I decided not to sell this pair. I can always buy another IEM later on and keep both. Thanks everyone for your help.

Quote: Originally Posted by Slides I don't get this early cable death syndrome. Why does it happen? I have had cheap earbuds for years that have had nothing to their cables. So, it's obviously not a cost issue with then cables, then what is it? As Arijsme said: Quote...

Is it really worth dumping my se530 for W3?

Quote: Originally Posted by cancam $295 ? Are you talking about USD ?? It is impossible to get on in HK = = It should be around $400 By the way, what do u guys prefer btw tf 10 pro and westone 3 I bought my e500 at Citysuper! in CWB Time Square back in Aug 2006 for...

Quote: Originally Posted by qusp sorry, but again you are reading between the lines and taking life far too seriously; where is the name calling and personal attack?? I was referring to this quote: Quote: Originally Posted by qusp man; your as boring as an adademic...

For the record, temp specs from the SE530 manual: Operational temperature -18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F) Storage temperature -29° C to 74° C (-20° F to 165° F) The standard freezer temperature is 0F (-18C)... so no worries even if you happen to forget they are in the freezer... I just...

Quote: Originally Posted by ibis99 I had mine delivered via FedX overnight which means that they sat in an airplane cargo hole at 35000 ft in january. As you may know that's about 0-20 below which is much colder than my freezer. At 35000 ft the temp would be a lot colder no...

Quote: Originally Posted by jinx20001 telling shure the truth about your cat might actually be more helpful than lying afterall, they may feel so sorry for you that they replace them anyway lol I agree with that... and they would probably have a laugh and send you a new pair...

Quote: Originally Posted by javahut I would try to send them back for replacement under warranty anyway. You should have received a new invoice for the new pair. Use that as the copy of the invoice for the return of your current SE530s. I'm pretty sure they'll replace them again, as...

Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 Oh, I see, the first three digits are the number of days in a year. Makes sense. In that case, I wonder what the 6-digit number is, as mine and Plex's number is the same yet they're obviously not the same batch. Probably just a code for all the 530's...

Quote: Originally Posted by Arjisme Yours were manufactured near the end of 2006 (303rd day of 2006). You do not have the reformulated cables. a hah. that makes sense now. So, that would mean it is the initial se530 production as that was shortly after the name change.

Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 The number should be whatever is before the "SE530" label. IIRC the number shows you the manufacturing date. Mine says 2808, which I believe means 2nd day of August, in 2008. That was what I was told by the guy who I bought from, anyway. I've had mine...

Quote: Originally Posted by autosound The 4 digit number provides you with a date and you can get service up to and possibly passed 2 years from the production date. Provide us with the enitre number and we can tell you how much longer, if at all, you have to send it in for warranty...

Quote: Originally Posted by K_19 The 6 digit number must be some sort of a batch number, as mine is the same. You want the 4-digit number. IIRC, if it ends with 08, you should be ok. it ends with 36. also, i just noticed another number on the same side, opposite wire as the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Arjisme What is the manufacture date on your current pair? There is a number on the plug end of your SE530s. What is it? there is a molded-in number (quite hard to see): 108261 and another 4-digit number. is it a serial number?

Quote: Originally Posted by VoLTaG3 So If I just send my SE530's to Shure in US with the form and my amazon receipt stating I purchased these earphone's December 5th, 2008 and I put in the problem box "Rubber wire strain relief detached after trying to remove foam tips" they would most...

Quote: Originally Posted by Walie kinda ironic to see a shure fanboy trying to scam the company Was that directed towards me or the author of the thread?

Quote: Originally Posted by ka-boom Well, duh. All the top musicians use "Dr. Dre Beats". Clapton, Plant, Buble`, Jones, etc. [/sarcasm] And what is with that hideous IDE ribbon cable? Ugh. Look similar?

Quote: Originally Posted by analogbox IME, they never asked what happened. All I had to do was just write down what was wrong with them and send the form with the bad unit to their repair center. Is it any different now? That is also my experience with HK and US centers. Which...

I am on my 3rd pair of SE530 (first pair was e500) and the cable has once again turned into 'wax' (stiff, shiny and brittle) and cracked in multiple places. I received the current pair in mid-late 2008. I think it has the reformulated wires, but im not sure--how can I tell? The sound in the...

Quote: Originally Posted by qusp man; your as boring as an adademic maybe you should read what I wrote again without your bias intact. Name calling...personal attacks...--Is this purely a matter of debate to you? I feel what you are saying about wikipedia is true, it just isn't...

Question is: will they even ask for your excuse?

Quote: Originally Posted by VoLTaG3 What did you tell Shure? Nothing at all, i simply said via email that the nozzle was broken and I would like to have them repaired. They told me to bring them to the service center along with the receipt and when I arrived I handed them my...

I had my e500 sitting on my bed and a friend had sat down and put their weight on them. Despite the softness of the blanket, i heard a firm 'snap' sound. and sure enough the nozzle had cracked at the base... I thought i would have to purchase a new pair or pay for repair... when I brought them...