Having a dependable quality cable for the expensive Sennheiser HD650 is important. The first cable broke at the same spot the second cable did near one of the connectors. The headphones were handled lightly and no pulling on the cable. Still, it broke. While turning your head, the sound will disappear from one side. The third cable is on its way, and I have no other option than to keep ordering these. The cables are too thin to be considered quality.