gixxerwimp
100+ Head-Fier
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I use small dog hair bands (real small rubber bands) and loop it in a similar bundle. It helps but don't stop the problem. The best way I've found is to ground the wire under my hat to neutralize that mechanical energy. That with the rubber bands does a pretty good job. I've always wondered if a mold would stop this.
I know what you mean. There's still a lot of noise wearing over-ear with the stock cable. I think it's because of the stiffness and hard insulating sheath, thus allowing it to transfer mechanical energy very efficiently.
Changing cables has made a huge difference. There's still some noise, but I think it's almost unavoidable due to the extreme insertion depth required for the ER•4s. Comply tips reduce it by providing a bit of mechanical damping, but the highs and lows are affected (for me) so I'm sticking with the tri-flanges for now.