[Blaalad12]

I have read the cable on the he500 causes alot of 'noise' which sounds like it could be quiet bothersome, any tips or advice on how to minimize this or fix this all together?

 

[KamijoIsMyHero]

Fix it all together: get a new cable

To minimize: I recommend coiling the the extra length and use only how much you need

 

[Blaalad12]

Any recommendations for a new cable?

 

[fabio-fi]

Been happy with the stock one, but if you are set on buying a cable..
http://www.head-fi.org/t/662073/review-cablepro-freedom-cable-for-the-he500-and-lcd2

 

[CJG888]

Toxic Cables OCC Silver. Much more flexible, doesn't kink or tangle and (most importantly) sounds significantly more detailed and open.

 

[GREQ]

Really depends how you use your headphones.
I either sit at my computer or in a reclining chair - in both places I don't move my head around, so I never hear the cable rattling.
 
In my case, getting a new cable is a complete waste of money.

 

[Blaalad12]

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Really depends how you use your headphones.
I either sit at my computer or in a reclining chair - in both places I don't move my head around, so I never hear the cable rattling.
 
In my case, getting a new cable is a complete waste of money.

Ye likewise i will only be sitting back in a chair so wont be moving about but the cable will still rub off my clothes from time to time, ill see how bad the issue is when they arrive and i test them and if i cant deal with it i will then buy an aftermarket cable but def wouldnt spend much on one like some guys here

 

[fabio-fi]

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ill see how bad the issue is when they arrive and i test them and if i cant deal with it i will then buy an aftermarket cable but def wouldnt spend much on one like some guys here

 
Yes, you'll never know until you try it. 

 

[soundeffect]

Are the micro phonic issue that bad?

 

[Whitetriton]

I love my HE-500 headphones but I hated the microphonics caused by the stock cable.  I sit at my computer desk and listen to music.  I'm not jumping around but whenever the cables above the split would rub against themselves or my shirt, it would cause noise to travel up the cable.  It drove me nuts.  It got so bad that I dropped ~$60 on a replacement cable made of a more rubber like material.  I don't notice a difference in sound quality, but there are no more microphonics.  I am very pleased with the end result (although not impressed with Hifiman's stock cable for the price of these headphones).

 

[GREQ]

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Are the micro phonic issue that bad?

Noisiest cable (from movements) I've ever heard.
 
My 2nd place noisiest cable award goes to my vintage Yamaha HP3.

 

[soundeffect]

I'm surprise as the only cables I heard that are noise are from my previous experience with in ear phones. Surprise hifiman are okay with this. I guess this is to cut cost.

 

[JohnSantana]

Yes, mine got microphonics issue as well with the stock white silver cable, I read in the forum that the solution was to get another cable with sleeve / shielded.

can anyone please clarify if I'm wrong or correct

 

[GREQ]

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Yes, mine got microphonics issue as well with the stock white silver cable, I read in the forum that the solution was to get another cable with sleeve / shielded.

can anyone please clarify if I'm wrong or correct

 
That's is how you solve the problem permanently. 

 

[JohnSantana]

That's is how you solve the problem permanently. 

Thanks man, so the cable materials used is not making any difference I suppose.