rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 Been enjoying my UM1s for about 2 months, then to my horror I noticed that the braided wire at the end of the mini plug has untangled itself into 3 smaller wires Though not very noticeable at the point (its 2 cms and can only be seen when the wire is twisted slightly in one way...), I'm wondering about the general integrity of the wiring when the end is beginning to split. Anyone with UM1s or 2s got similar problems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 I'm not sure if this is what you are facing now: http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?show...=4696&hl=frayed Any pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Hey aaron, Thanks for the reply. Nope, not that problem...worse... not only are there the uncut ends (those plastic bits sticking out), but the braided wire itself near the plug is coming apart. Meaning, the wire is made up of 3 seperate smaller wires stuck together, and they are unsticking and seperating Unfortunately I don't have my camera now so I can't show any pics:( Edited October 13, 2006 by rapier84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dle4e_2005 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 Where you bought your UM1 form? If the UM1 is still within warrenty period then try bringing the UM1 and maybe everything that came with the UM1 back to the shop to ask for exchange or sending back to Westone for repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 U mean the nylon strands seperating right? No exposed metal bits? Same with mine. I just twist the cable to bring the strands close together again. I think it's cuz of normal usage twisting the cable. Nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Thanks guys for the reply Yup, its the strands of wires seperating with no metal exposing yet. However, Westone did reply to my email saying that whilst this does happen, if the split does get worse it'd be advisable to replace the unit. Though it seems that this is a minor(and known) problem, it still bugs me a little given that its only 2 months old Edited October 13, 2006 by rapier84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norseman 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2006 So from what westone says, this is not supposed to happen? Its a problem with their build quality? Mine's also only a couple months old... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) hmm...okay, heres to clear up a little Doug from Westone says that he has a unit of UM1 also, though he did not say how old his was, he says that he too has the similar problem of the wires unbraiding like mine when there is a slight twist of the cord, its just that if the problem becomes much worse i.e the unbraiding affects the integrity of the wire then it should be replaced. Seems like Westone is aware of this problem. But anyway if the problem doesn't become much more serious like the unbraiding becoming longer and/or the sound getting affected then I guess I can live with it. Edited October 14, 2006 by rapier84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlingo 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 As far as I remember by readings, the unbraided cable should affect sound quality if you believe in Cable Technology anyway. Many expensive speaker cables are braided in certain way for sound improvements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 As far as I remember by readings, the unbraided cable should affect sound quality if you believe in Cable Technology anyway. Many expensive speaker cables are braided in certain way for sound improvements. Holy S***... Okay, the lucky thing is because the ends of the wire are firmly stuck on the plug (the stereo plug that is), the wire stays in the braid and opens up a little only when twisted, and I hadn't had any (perceptable) noise distortion so far...fingers crossed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haowee 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 anyone tried using super glue to make sure it cannot unbraid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 Don't use super glue for aesthetic reason. A milder and nicer solution is this particular glue sold in Popular Bookstore. I can't remember the name but it's in a squeeze bottle (white) that looks quite similar to Tipp-Ex (U know, the red squeeze bottle?). I can't recall the brand off hand. The beauty of it is it's milky white when wet and tranparent when dry. It's also easy to apply. This glue is meant for handycraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2006 Don't use super glue for aesthetic reason. A milder and nicer solution is this particular glue sold in Popular Bookstore. I can't remember the name but it's in a squeeze bottle (white) that looks quite similar to Tipp-Ex (U know, the red squeeze bottle?). I can't recall the brand off hand. The beauty of it is it's milky white when wet and tranparent when dry. It's also easy to apply. This glue is meant for handycraft. Arh yes...the well known white glue cure. Well, thankfully I found the trick is to actually when plugging in the stereo plug, look carefully because sometimes fresh out of the Westone case the wires may be twisted and cause stress, so straighten and destress the wire (let it hang loose a while straight out of the case) and hopefully the problem can be avoided or lessened... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
