My 10 year old K-240's cable was broken and i needed a new cable. I had options to buy from third party brands but i wanted it to be from AKG. I'm glad that i did it.
When it comes to cable, actually it doesn't matter if you buy from original brand. But, when you do it, you feel confident. I also replaced foam nets and pads from AKG, my K-240 is like a brand new one right now. Thank you Thomann for fast shipping!