ibis99
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Do these differ in anyway other than the detatchable cable. Wonder if SQ is same or improved over SE 530.
I've just had a peak at the pictures on Zdnet:
http://www.zdnet.com/photos/shure-se425-se535-photos/379869?seq=5&tag=mantle_skin;content
I'm not liking that bulky attachment at all. I see this as a move to stop RMA's due to cables cracking........cynical maybe.
I'll be waiting to hear opinions on sound and comfort when they're released.
Not trying to start a flame war, but if the return rate is so low, then it should be a slam dunk for them to stand behind their product unconditionally.
Although, it is unclear to me that 7% is a small number. If they sold 50 thousand of them, that would be like 3,500 with premature failure? I have no idea what the volumes these things sell at, but it sounds like a lot of returns to me.
And keep in mind, return rate is likely only for people who managed to return them. It is unclear how many people looked at the warranty page, saw the poof of purchase requirement (and other requirements) and threw them in the trash.
I agree the new cables are better. Like I said, it caused mine to fail *outside* of the warranty period this time, *and* the cable is not visibly frayed, it only shorts out as I move my head. Doesn't change the fact at this point my choices are to send them to Shure and pay several hundred to be repaired, try to crack them apart and re-cable them myself, send them to someone like UM for a re-shell, or throw them in the trash.
-john
Hey ccfoodog, when did you purchase your 530's? I'm only asking because I'm wondering if the cord issues have gotten any better. There was some talk about the recent models being improved but then I just lost track of the discussion. I bought mine about a year ago, and although I've fallen in love with the Shure sound, and personally haven't had any cord issues of yet, I'm always wondering when they'll crap out. I haven't worried about a devise this much since I bought my xbox 360! Lol. At this point if they do die it will just be an excuse for me to upgrade to customs. I personally would not buy a pair of 535's just for the new cord but everyone's needs are different. Just my opinion though.
Warranty term is not just as simple as to ensure the consumer's investment being safe. It also serves to prevent item falls into grey market too easily as to undercut the official distributor and dealer, which need to maintain a certain margin of profit since they have to pay rent, keep stock and provide service. These are of no concern to third party seller who get their SE530 from unknown origin, liquidation, or worst, stolen goods.
The problem with forums is, you can't verify statistic by forum posts, as people generally don't post when they have no problem, so you end up getting a lot more posts about cracking cable but you don't see post like 'how bad is SE530 cable? Do I need to worry since mine still haven't cracked after 1.5 years?'
BTW, Shure doesn't repair broken SE530 at all, they replace. If it is out-of-warranty, generally they will offer a replacement (with very limited warranty) with cost. I don't remember the fee but it will be more than remolding. There is another option: put them on sale for other to remold.
FYI, any SE530 since 2008 has the new cable.
BTW, Shure doesn't repair broken SE530 at all, they replace. If it is out-of-warranty, generally they will offer a replacement (with very limited warranty) with cost. I don't remember the fee but it will be more than remolding. There is another option: put them on sale for other to remold.