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DIY UPOCC SPC solid core 24ga litz braided, with Black and White Ebony splitter ....

post #1 of 12
5/29/10 at 7:44pm
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The pics look like the insulation is white for some reason, but it is actually clear. The Ebony splitter is not finished yet, but is in it's raw state still.

 

 

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post #2 of 12
5/29/10 at 7:45pm
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Aaaugh !  I meant for this thread to be in the DIY cable thread.

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post #3 of 12
5/29/10 at 8:55pm

You know a stranded wire would be vastly more comfortable?

 

Usind solid core wire for headphones seems rather silly, but other than that it looks pretty neat.

Might want to look over the heatshrinks again, though.

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post #4 of 12
5/29/10 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by limpidglitch View Post

You know a stranded wire would be vastly more comfortable?

 

Usind solid core wire for headphones seems rather silly, but other than that it looks pretty neat.

Might want to look over the heatshrinks again, though.


The heat shrink is temporary. Just holding the epoxy I used in place. Once set, I will use longer and nicer pieces of heat shrink.

I prefer the sound of solid core, over stranded every time ... but thanks.

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post #5 of 12
5/29/10 at 10:09pm

where do you buy the splitters? I only know a few and they're huge, meant for speaker cables.

 

I could use cable pants but they are just that..doesn't really add to the feel of the cables.

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post #6 of 12
5/29/10 at 10:25pm
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Originally Posted by weibby View Post

where do you buy the splitters? I only know a few and they're huge, meant for speaker cables.

 

I could use cable pants but they are just that..doesn't really add to the feel of the cables.


I made it at my kitchen table, with a drill, hole saw, and a dremel tool.

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post #7 of 12
5/29/10 at 10:52pm

what is the source for that wire? I haven't seen upocc with a clear covering

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post #8 of 12
5/29/10 at 10:57pm
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Originally Posted by M3NTAL View Post

what is the source for that wire? I haven't seen upocc with a clear covering


He he he .... Bet you haven't seen it silver clad with 6n silver either    It will be available very soon for everyone to buy.

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post #9 of 12
5/29/10 at 10:58pm
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The heat shrink is temporary. Just holding the epoxy I used in place. Once set, I will use longer and nicer pieces of heat shrink.

I prefer the sound of solid core, over stranded every time ... but thanks.


Ah, I see.

 

So vanity over comfort then?

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post #10 of 12
5/30/10 at 8:54am
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Ah, I see.

 

So vanity over comfort then?


LOL .... Don't you know ?   Vanity sounds better.

 

I'm not quite sure what the issue is in your mind about solid core being uncomfortable. This is only 24 ga, and is not nearly as stiff or uncomfortable as you must be imagining. It wouldn't work well for portable use, but for sitting here in my recliner it is just fine.

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post #11 of 12
5/30/10 at 8:59am
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Moderator ..... feel free to move this in to the DIY cable gallery, which is where I meant to post it in the first place.  Thanks

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post #12 of 12
5/30/10 at 9:00am
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Moderator ..... feel free to move this in to the DIY cable gallery, which is where I meant to post it in the first place.  Thanks

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