[Seufari]

So how many versions of the cable are there? Cloth and rubber?

What are the differences as far as weight, microphonics, and durability...

 

[Hentai11]

My experience is that rubber cables are quicker to get a kink in them. Can't speak to durability; Any phones I've killed perished from stupidity, not bad workmanship.

 

[ClieOS]

3 versions: PVC -> fabric knit -> PPE

Can't comment on how they compare since I only have the original PVC version (and I have no complaint about it).

 

[Seufari]

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Originally Posted by ClieOS /img/forum/go_quote.gif 3 versions: PVC -> fabric knit -> PPE Can't comment on how they compare since I only have the original PVC version (and I have no complaint about it).

Are there any complaints for any version of the cables?

 

[kmhaynes]

I have the fabric/knit cover and I like it alot. It is slicker feeling than any other rubberish cables, so it untangles very easily. Microphonics aren't too bad, esp with the shirt clip.

 

[mythless]

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Originally Posted by kmhaynes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the fabric/knit cover and I like it alot. It is slicker feeling than any other rubberish cables, so it untangles very easily. Microphonics aren't too bad, esp with the shirt clip.

Agreed, I enjoy the knit version quite a bit. But, the new version should be excellent too.

 

[zeromacro]

The fabric sure feels nice but microphonics is pretty bad. Sure, you could clip it and insert over the ear, but it's such a hassle every time.

 

[mythless]

I used it today without the clip. The microphonics aren't that bad, it's better than the NE-7m.

 

[Gossling]

I have the RE2 with the knit cable and the RE0 with the new PPE cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the microphonics are unbearable with the knit cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the new cable is much much better in terms of cable noise, but it's still audible if I move my head rapidly. With a clip, I hardly ever hear microphonic noises, but I don't listen while walking or running. The key is to bring the cable joiner all the way up to your chin. I have used the RE0 while walking and the bone conduction caused by contact with the ground makes for a not very enjoyable experience, but this is not unique to the RE0.

P.S. Wearing either of these headphones over-ear changes the sound for me (for the worse), regardless of tip used. I've only read one report of this happening to anyone else on head-fi.

 

[mythless]

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Originally Posted by Gossling /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the RE2 with the knit cable and the RE0 with the new PPE cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the microphonics are unbearable with the knit cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the new cable is much much better in terms of cable noise, but it's still audible if I move my head rapidly. With a clip, I hardly ever hear microphonic noises, but I don't listen while walking or running. The key is to bring the cable joiner all the way up to your chin. I have used the RE0 while walking and the bone conduction caused by contact with the ground makes for a not very enjoyable experience, but this is not unique to the RE0. P.S. Wearing either of these headphones over-ear changes the sound for me (for the worse), regardless of tip used. I've only read one report of this happening to anyone else on head-fi.

Interesting, thanks for the input.