Where do I buy cable's and connectors?
Mar 22, 2012 at 2:24 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 15
PixelVandalism

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I asked this in another thread, about my yet to be received K240's
Because I have 7 meters of techflex sleeving coming in the mail, and I would like something to put it on. 
Oh, does anyone know where to get a 3.5mm connector, and a mini xlr connector? 
I want to try making my own cable, so I can sleeve it without risking the one that is going to come with my headphones.
 
I know this is the wrong forum, but would these work? 
3.5mm and Mini XLR
With this cable in between? 
 
Or could I just use that cable and cut off the XLR connector and put this one on?
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It didn't get any responses, so I thought I would ask here. 
 
On top of those questions, is there a spot, preferably within australia I could buy 1 - 2 meters of, at least as good as the stock cable that comes with AKG headphones? 
Also, if possible, or to save on shipping, get a mini XLR and a 1/8th connector from the same place? 
 
Edit* 
The cable sleeving I bought is this.
 
Mar 22, 2012 at 11:44 AM Post #3 of 15
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Switchcraft-TA3FX-TA3F-TINY-XLR-3-Pin-Female-Mini-XLR-Cable-Connector-02900-/370593499312?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item56491808b0
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Switchcraft-35HDBAU-Gold-3-5mm-Stereo-Mini-Jack-Plug-/300578003379?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item45fbd859b3
 
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Mar 22, 2012 at 5:41 PM Post #5 of 15
Most electronics distributors will carry those. In the US, I recommend Markertek, Parts Express and Mouser. I have no idea about Australia, however. 
 
Neutrik, Switchcraft, Canare = all are excellent manufacturers and won't break the bank. 
Mogami 2893 or 2534 are excellent starquad cables that likewise will not break the bank.
 
Mar 22, 2012 at 8:57 PM Post #6 of 15


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pixelvandalism said:
Thanks for replying, but can you tell me how they are different from the $5 ones?
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They're made in the US instead of China.
 
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I don't really want to spend $25 on connectors. I just need the cable to be as good as the stock one.
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So why not just use the stock cable?
 
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Mar 23, 2012 at 12:10 AM Post #7 of 15
steve eddy said:
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pixelvandalism said:
Thanks for replying, but can you tell me how they are different from the $5 ones?
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They're made in the US instead of China.
 
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I don't really want to spend $25 on connectors. I just need the cable to be as good as the stock one.
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So why not just use the stock cable?
 
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I don't want to go cutting up the stock cable.
Are the Chinese ones going to be that much worse?

And what about the cable in the middle.
 
Mar 23, 2012 at 12:22 AM Post #8 of 15


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pixelvandalism said:
I don't want to go cutting up the stock cable.
 
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You may not have to. The way I read your post, you're just wanting something to put the Techflex over. Might be able to do that over the stock cord.
 
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Are the Chinese ones going to be that much worse?
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Probably not. The Rean's (a Neutrik brand made in China) are a pretty good quality plug. Can't really vouch for the Switchcraft knock-offs though. I've used some sold here by Calrad that are made in Taiwan and they're a pretty good quality plug too. But no idea what the source is for the ones you linked to.
 
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And what about the cable in the middle.
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Quite a lot of choices there. Since the headphones use a 3 pin plug, I'd look at using one of the Mogami microphone cables for that.
 
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Mar 23, 2012 at 1:01 AM Post #10 of 15
 
You can get the Mogami W2549 from Markertek for 90 cents a foot. Tried to find some bulk cable on the Ozzie eBay but no such luck.
 
http://www.markertek.com/Cables/Bulk-Wire-Cable/Bulk-Audio-Cable/Mogami-Wire-Cable-Corp/2549.xhtml?2549
 
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Mar 23, 2012 at 2:23 AM Post #11 of 15
Thanks for all the help.
But I think I am going to go with one of these cables
http://www.swamp.net.au/xlr-f-to-3.5mm-trs-stereo-to-mono-cable.html
http://www.swamp.net.au/line-level-cable-3.5mm-trs-to-xlr-f-audio-cable.html
I'm not sure how they differ. 
Then cut off the XLR and put this on. 
http://www.swamp.net.au/rean-rt3fc-b-3-pole-mini-xlr-f-connector.html
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=PS1924&keywords=mini+xlr&form=KEYWORD
 
 
OR 
 
I could buy this cable 
http://www.swamp.net.au/swamp-balanced-microphone-cable-xlr-f-1-8-m-trs.html
and cut off the 3.5mm connector and replace it with this.  
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Neutrik-REAN-NYS231BG-LL-3-5mm-Stereo-Mini-Jack-Plug-Black-Gold-LARGE-02070-/200728888577?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item2ebc5fc501#ht_3587wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Neutrik-REAN-NYS231B-3-5mm-Mini-Jack-Plug-Stereo-BLACK-/370595474923?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item5649362deb
 
I'm thinking of going with the first option. 
 
 
 
Mar 23, 2012 at 2:39 AM Post #14 of 15
 
No problem!
 
What would be easier to solder? I'd say the 3.5mm. The mini-XLR's going to be a bit of a bitch, both in terms of soldering and assembly. You'll need to drill out the ass end of the strain relief in order for the cable to fit.
 
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