Head-Fi.org › Forums › Misc.-Category Forums › DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions › DIY Cable Gallery!!
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

DIY Cable Gallery!! - Page 752

post #11266 of 11964
2/7/13 at 12:48am
So the 23.5awg or 26.5awg are only a single wire and 4x24 has the required four wires in the cable?
Reply

Gear mentioned in this thread:

post #11267 of 11964
2/7/13 at 12:48am
Double post
Reply
post #11268 of 11964
2/7/13 at 12:59am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shootinputin187 View Post

So the 23.5awg or 26.5awg are only a single wire and 4x24 has the required four wires in the cable?

yep

Reply
post #11269 of 11964
2/7/13 at 6:23am

Im sorry if i sound like a complete noob, but in a nut shell you just solder the individual wires (23.5awg) to the two plugs? (6,3mm -> HD650 plug).

Reply
post #11270 of 11964
2/7/13 at 8:30am

Just a final question, whats the difference between 23.5 awg and 26.5 awg?

Reply
post #11271 of 11964
2/7/13 at 8:47am

3

Reply
post #11272 of 11964
2/7/13 at 8:50am

0.54102mm vs 0.38100mm

Reply
post #11273 of 11964
2/7/13 at 8:50am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shootinputin187 View Post

Just a final question, whats the difference between 23.5 awg and 26.5 awg?

 

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by TrollDragon View Post

3

Lol!

 

Depending on the stranding, it could noticeably impact the flexibility and weight of your cable.  Either gauge should be fine for just about any headphone.  I place a high priority on stranding and flexibility so that I get an easily usable cable.

Reply
post #11274 of 11964
2/7/13 at 9:04am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shootinputin187 View Post

Im sorry if i sound like a complete noob, but in a nut shell you just solder the individual wires (23.5awg) to the two plugs? (6,3mm -> HD650 plug).

 

In a nutshell, yes.  Just make sure you solder the proper wires to the proper places (doesn't matter which wires you choose, as long as you choose the same wires on both ends of the cable).

Reply
post #11275 of 11964
2/7/13 at 9:14am
Quote:
Originally Posted by TrollDragon View Post

3


Staying true to your name. (I joke!) tongue.gif

Reply
post #11276 of 11964
2/7/13 at 9:18am

Plussound is offering 28ga wire in similar variety as Toxic Cables 26ga, and claims the same quality as Toxic Cable wire!  How would 28ga be different than 26ga in the same application?  I would think 28ga would be more flexable......but what about sonic qualities, or any other pros or cons?

Reply
post #11277 of 11964
2/7/13 at 9:49am
Quote:
Originally Posted by cute View Post

Plussound is offering 28ga wire in similar variety as Toxic Cables 26ga, and claims the same quality as Toxic Cable wire!  How would 28ga be different than 26ga in the same application?  I would think 28ga would be more flexable......but what about sonic qualities, or any other pros or cons?

 

It *might* be more flexible. Depending on how many strands, and what insulator. It might not - toxic's are pretty good. 

 

Audibly, there should be no difference. 

Reply
post #11278 of 11964
2/7/13 at 10:22am

Smaller gauge does not necessarily mean better flexibility, can depend on strand size, count, layout, annealing and dielectric. I am speaking of wires in general here and not anyone's wire in particular.

 

The reason the majority of us don't use anything smaller then 26AWG is reliability, anything smaller then 26AWG wires can easily tear with a small tug, unless they have really thick or hard insulation, in which case, it would make the wire stiff.

 

I have some new 24AWG OCC Copper wire in PE dielectric here if anyone fancies fancies some. The PE is custom formulated and is as flexible as silicone, the most flexible 24AWG wire i have ever come across. It's even more flexible then my 26AWG wire. This wire is non Cryo and 5N, unlike my other wires.

 

PM me your address liamstrain/couple others, if you would like to try some. I will send you enough for a 6ft cable, so you can tell us what you think.


Edited by Toxic Cables - 2/7/13 at 10:51am
Toxic Cables Insider

http://www.toxic-cables.co.uk                  PREPARE TO BE INTOXICATED

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Toxic-Cables

 

 

» Get the latest news and updates at the Toxic Cables sponsor page.
Reply
post #11279 of 11964
2/7/13 at 10:30am

Where do you guys recommend getting cables? What do you guys think about this cable?

Reply
post #11280 of 11964
2/7/13 at 10:40am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shootinputin187 View Post

Where do you guys recommend getting cables? What do you guys think about this cable?

 

Silicone wire is not bad for first projects -- they tend to be flexible even when the insulator is very thick. Silicone is not really a good dielectric, though, and the specific wire you link to has a low strand count (7 strands), so it's probably going to be moderately flexible but fatigue easily -- it won't be as nice as the usual Mogami/Canare cables recommended for beginners.

Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home

Gear mentioned in this thread:

Head-Fi.org › Forums › Misc.-Category Forums › DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions › DIY Cable Gallery!!