[blueangel2323]

That totally sucks dude. Try contacting Sony directly. The v-moda cables would have a better chance of surviving being pinched in a car door though, and they would fit perfectly as well. The downside is that they don't match the 1R aesthetically.

 

[x838nwy]

True that. I might get something aftermarket... lets see...

 

[Trunks159]

Don't you have two cables for the 1r?

 

[roguegeek]

My understanding is there are versions of the MDR-1R that are being sold with only the straight cable and not the iDevice cable. He may have one of those.

 

[Trunks159]

Oh.

 

[roguegeek]

I don't have the box in front of me, but I believe there is a small sticker on it that says mine are a special or limited edition that come with the iDevice cable. It just makes me believe there are versions without it then. I'll check on this when I get home tonight and take a pic of it if true. Mine were imported from Japan.

 

[Trunks159]

You have the silver one right? I have the black one and I still have both cables.

 

[roguegeek]

Yup. Silver. I don't think it's specific to color as much as it is to region. Honestly, I don't know. They are just assumptions I'm making. I figure if the box says these are special because of two cables, I'm assuming there are single cable boxes out there too.

 

[x838nwy]

Guys,

Sorry to have kept you guessing! I do have two cables, the injured one is the iphone cable. I actually use the iphone cable more than the audio-only as I use them at work so need to take calls etc. (Btw I'm using my v-moda cable right now as suggested.) Thanks again guys

 

[dweaver]

Ok just did the dynamat mod and so far I am liking the change. It might be a bit to aggressive but if it starts to bother me I will try using the foam from one of my Shure headphone and see if that tames it down a bit.

 

[d marc0]

Quote:

Ok just did the dynamat mod and so far I am liking the change. It might be a bit to aggressive but if it starts to bother me I will try using the foam from one of my Shure headphone and see if that tames it down a bit.

 
Ey dweaver, have you read my impressions on the dynamat mod? It was indeed weird and fatiguing for me at first but I found the sweet spot in terms of volume level. Once you discover that, it's an awesome experience. Really clear and full sounding I must say. I was at a point where I was already thinking of taking the dynamat off, but I'm glad I didn't.

 

[anonanon]

yes there are alot of fake on ebay 
in the link belong you have picture of the fake one and some tips
 
http://tiwell6.wix.com/fake-mdr

 

[MacedonianHero]

Well, just picked up a pair from The Sony Store for a great price. My Momentums are a bit too bulky with their carrying case to bring onto a plane, as these lay flat (and are more comfortable for long flights), I thought why not. I still slightly prefer my Momentums to these, but for the $, the MDR-1Rs are an outstanding choice (and better for taking on a plane too).

 

[Beagle]

I'm jealous........of the plane trips. I need a vacation badly!!

 

[Trunks159]

Hah lol. Maybe if you stopped buying headphones and amps you'd be on one!