humanflyz Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I found out today that the wiring on the right earpiece of my SE530 is loose, so that whenever I move, the signal cuts out. Fortunately they are still under warranty, so I sent them in for Shure to repair. My question is: what could have caused the wiring to be loose in the first place, so I can prevent this from happening in the future. I have been running with them on the treadmill everyday for the past two months, so is it that? And if it is, color me disappointed, because I thought the build quality should be able to withstand running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 The wires seem to be a bit thick. Maybe that creates too much torque? I dunno. I've been using mine sparingly, and in my bedroom rig for a while, so they've been stationary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've been using mine problem-free for years although I don't run so much as waddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apnk Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I had a pair that the wire split after 9 months, Shure sent me a replacement pair. 10 months later that pair had a filter fall out somehow, Shure again sent me another pair. I sold them, because of little use, to some guy in the Netherlands. 2 weeks later he emailed asking if I had receipt because the sound was cutting out. To me it sounds like they have a batch problem because some beat them and they still work fine others like Humanflyz and I barely use them and they still break. I won't be buy Shures for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I've been using my E500's for over a year with no problems... but I also don't hit the gym with them. I think it's definitely possible that they just aren't cut out for gym use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkpowder Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 The cable (or sheath) on the E500/SE530 has never been very reliable. Many people have experienced this problem to the point where I would consider this a question of not whether the cable (or sheath) with fail, but when... Fortunately, Shure has one of the best warranty policies around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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