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Feb 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM Post #11,281 of 16,306
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toxic cables said:
 
PM me your address liamstrain, if you would like to try some. I will send you enough for a 6ft cable, so you can tell us what you think.
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That's very generous, and thanks for the offer - I'd hate for you to have to eat international shipping charges and all that. 
 
I'm pretty good on cableing material for the moment between some of BTG audios group buy, and some mogami stock. But I'll be curious to hear what others think of it from a usability standpoint, and add it to my list next time I need to order some material. :)
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 1:50 PM Post #11,282 of 16,306
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liamstrain said:
 
 
That's very generous, and thanks for the offer - I'd hate for you to have to eat international shipping charges and all that. 
 
I'm pretty good on cableing material for the moment between some of BTG audios group buy, and some mogami stock. But I'll be curious to hear what others think of it from a usability standpoint, and add it to my list next time I need to order some material. :)
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Not a problem, i have been contacted by couple others, so will send them some. I have a few rolls of it here and don't intend on using it myself.
 
I have a few more cut lengths if anyone in the UK wants to try them, no cost. One 25ft and one 17ft, i cut the wrong lengths by mistake for customers All gone.
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 1:52 PM Post #11,283 of 16,306
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ardgedee said:
 
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.
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What place would you recommend getting Mogami/Canare cables?
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 2:24 PM Post #11,286 of 16,306
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shootinputin187 said:
You dont know any online store where you can buy cables and accessories and would ship worldwide?
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Most US-based stores that stock the cables will charge way more than the cost of the cable for shipping (provided they even do international shipping).
 
Based on a quick search (Google'd Mogami Finland), this shop seems to be an authorized distributor:  http://www.msonic.fi/
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM Post #11,289 of 16,306
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liquidzoo said:
Most US-based stores that stock the cables will charge way more than the cost of the cable for shipping (provided they even do international shipping).
 
Based on a quick search (Google'd Mogami Finland), this shop seems to be an authorized distributor:  http://www.msonic.fi/
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i wish it was, but i checked there isnt any distributor in finland 
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Feb 7, 2013 at 3:08 PM Post #11,292 of 16,306
You'll need either three or four of those Lunashops wires (depending on the type of headphone), at US $5/meter, to build a 1 meter long headphone cable.
 
If there is a pro audio shop near you -- that sells or rents PA equipment, electric guitars and amps, etc., ask if they'll sell you bulk cable.
 
Ask for Canare L-4E5C or Mogami W2893 cable. They are ordinarily sold as microphone cable. They are both quad cable, meaning they contain four wires each (in this case, each wire is 26ga), so if you want to make a 1 meter long headphone cable, you need to only buy one meter.
 
You'll have to pay more than you would online, but that might be offset by not having to pay shipping.
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:10 PM Post #11,293 of 16,306
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ardgedee said:
You'll need either three or four of those Lunashops wires (depending on the type of headphone), at US $5/meter, to build a 1 meter long headphone cable.
 
If there is a pro audio shop near you -- that sells or rents PA equipment, electric guitars and amps, etc., ask if they'll sell you bulk cable.
 
Ask for Canare L-4E5C or Mogami W2893 cable. They are ordinarily sold as microphone cable. They are both quad cable, meaning they contain four wires each (in this case, each wire is 26ga), so if you want to make a 1 meter long headphone cable, you need to only buy one meter.
 
You'll have to pay more than you would online, but that might be offset by not having to pay shipping.
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Can i disassemble the cable if i want to have braided?
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:33 PM Post #11,294 of 16,306
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toxic cables said:
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.
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The problem that I have had with Toxic Cables, being in the UK, $8 shipping for the wire.....but there is no "Add to Cart" on the ebay items, so if you want different wire the $8 applies to each item.  I have emailed twice asking how to combine wire types/shipping from the web store, and I didn't get a response.  Easier to buy here in the USA, DHC, Plussound, Headphone Lounge, mostly all Cryoed now days.....shipping is a lot cheaper for those of us in the US, and USPS Priority Mail 2 - 3 days is aroundr $5 for how ever much can be put in an envelope or small flat rate box.  For those in EU or UK, a lot easier to purchase there!
 
Feb 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM Post #11,295 of 16,306
shootinputin187 said:
Can i disassemble the cable if i want to have braided?
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Yes, although both cables are shielded so you'll have to be patient while you do it.
 
I recently built some headphone cables with Canare L-4E6S and I stripped it in several steps:
 
1. Cut off the outer jacket with a sharp knife.
2. Snip off a few CM of the shielding with wirecutters. After it's loose enough, you can literally push (not pull) it off of the inner bundle, because as the shield braid compacts, it expands in diameter and loosens.
3. Strip out the cotton padding between each wire -- you can remove that with a couple yanks.
 
Then it's just a matter of unwinding the cables onto spools. I use paper towel tubes.
 
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