Good to know, that the Chinese quality isn't any worse. I still would prefer a European made one, when I get my exchange unit (same supply chain as the old made in Austria ones, so I know what I am getting).

I had a few Beyers before. Their cables suck, they are heavy and clamp to hard for my liking.

I still have a AKG K400 and K500 lying around here. None of them have any problems like that after 20+ years.