[Custom 3 cables]

Ok, I'm an idiot and can't figure out how to post properly but here is the pic I was referring to....hope it comes thru.

don't shoot me...

That's what I'm talking about!
The cable on my original Custom 3's was bendy just like this picture, I
couldn't kink 'em unless i was trying. I checked my reciept, purchased
2/08. Maybe I got dumb lucky because replacements I have now are as
kinky as everyone elses. As far as working to some kind of elaborate
wrapping/re-wrapping issue, I'm sorry these baby's cost way to much to
have to put up with that kind of BS. I was a happy Klipsch buyer /
vocal booster of many different items but because of this cable issue,
I won't be buying anymore Klipsch headphones. Sad too, I love the sound

[Custom 3 cables]

Here is a picture of my case for Custom 3. I don't carry my 80 G iPod in this case because it is tight with all the stuff and I figured I would see if a case on the iPod by itself would help the life of the hard disc. The last 30 G iPod didn't like the drops, especially once on concrete, (but that is another story).

I don't recommend including a larger MP3 in this case with Custom series since it may tend to kink your cable from the compression when closed.

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That's what I'm talking about! The cable on my original Custom 3's was bendy just like this picture, I couldn't kink 'em unless i was trying. I checked my reciept, purchased 2/08. Maybe I got dumb lucky because replacements I have now are as kinky as everyone elses. As far as working to some kind of elaborate wrapping/re-wrapping issue, I'm sorry these baby's cost way to much to have to put up with that kind of BS. I was a happy Klipsch buyer / vocal booster of many different items but because of this cable issue, I won't be buying anymore Klipsch headphones. Sad too, I love the sound

George

[Custom 3 cables]

Here is a picture of my case for Custom 3. I don't carry my 80 G iPod in this case because it is tight with all the stuff and I figured I would see if a case on the iPod by itself would help the life of the hard disc. The last 30 G iPod didn't like the drops, especially once on concrete, (but that is another story).

I don't recommend including a larger MP3 in this case with Custom series since it may tend to kink your cable from the compression when closed.

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That's what I'm talking about! [^o)] The cable on my original Custom 3's was bendy just like this picture, I couldn't kink 'em unless i was trying. I checked my reciept, purchased 2/08. Maybe I got dumb lucky because replacements I have now are as kinky as everyone elses. As far as working to some kind of elaborate wrapping/re-wrapping issue, I'm sorry these baby's cost way to much to have to put up with that kind of BS. I was a happy Klipsch buyer / vocal booster of many different items but because of this cable issue, I won't be buying anymore Klipsch headphones. Sad too, I love the sound

George

[Custom 3 cables]

My original pair of custom 3's purchased from klipsch (2/08) came with cables that were fairly supple. they hung loosely and I could roll them around my hand and place them in thier case. Later when I retrieved them they would unroll without any real kinking. I had to RMA them 11/08 due a short in the boot covering the jack. The (replacement?) pair i recieved have cables like those mentioned in previous posts. Hard, kinky, constantly getting tied up in hard angles. I wonder, did klipsch change the cable material? i thought maybe this was refurb materials but now since reading posts here , i'm thinking klipsch went with some less effective material. i will be calling them in the morning to try and find out more. this new cabling has completely detracted from my enjoyment of these great sounding headphones. Sadly, if some suitable arrangement can't be made, this will be my last pair from klipsch.

So was it my imagination, or did others have really nice cables on thier Custom 3's????

george