These were professionally modified by a now retired headphone modder. They use ultra expensive Canare plugs, and tough, braided plastic sleeves for the new cables. The microphone and headphone cable are run in one cable, and terminate in a Y-connector. They also have a port for a microphone and function very well as a gaming headset. The microphone is not included in the sale. These sound absolutely incredible, and blow any gaming headset out of the water. They are also obscenely comfortable. In need of nothing, and ready to rock!