[ClieOS]

Soap might not be the best cleaning agent, unless it is for sensitive skin, a.k.a. soap- and alkali-free "soap". I will suggest you to avoid any chemical all together. A damped tissue should suffice. Most importantly, no alcohol based cleaning agent as alcohol actually harder the rubber faster.

 

[absoluNewbie]

mm odd, mine (2nd hand) didnt come with original shure cable, its neutrik///

 

[echosf]

As you know, Shure has two-year warranty policy. If you find any problem, it would be better to send it to Shure, and be checked by them. I once got a replacement. Their service was smooth and pleasant experience for me. Even after warranty period, the flat service fee is $145, and I think it is reasonably cheap.

 

[absoluNewbie]

update, still can't get the casing to open, will keep prying with cutter, worst case scenario i'll end up casing the drivers in saran wrap

 

[159650]

Shudder.Squirm.Chills. Oh god... poor SE530s. T.T

 

[159650]

Oh, and Thank ClieOS. You're right, I'll avoid taking soap to my SE530s. Although it was recommended by Shure in the first place. I guess water will have to do. I'll take soap to it if I see the cables start to harden. 

 

[absoluNewbie]

water wont wash oil?

 

[ClieOS]

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water wont wash oil?

It is not the skin oil that harden the cable, but chemical in sweat.
 

 

[159650]

I heard that it was the facial oil which corrodes the cables. After all, lots of people who have owned the SE530s didn't go to gyms with their precious earphones. And yes, water won't wash oil. There are water soluble fats, but facial oil isn't one of them. Maybe soluble in organic solvents like alcohol, but alcohol is not recommended right?
 
Say, ClieOS? when was your SE530s made and how long have you had them? 

 

[absoluNewbie]

so great in NZ, hardly ever sweat even in summer, still cant manage to get it open sigh