[kubig123]

I'm looking for some 3.5mm TRS female connector but I'm having difficulties to find a good quality one.

I like Neutrik, you can get them from Markertek, they may be under the Rean name. Generally any major brand holds up, Amphenol, Switchcraft, etc.

http://www.redco.com/Rean-Neutrik-NYS240BG.html

thank you both!

 

[audioflaker]

Which is better, Mogami W2791 or W2549 for making home made short, unbalanced interconnects?

 

[buke9]

Which is better, Mogami W2791 or W2549 for making home made short, unbalanced interconnects?

Either would be fine the 2791 is 24 awg and the 2549 is 22 awg so not much difference I tend to go big if it will fit the connector. That is just me YMMV.

 

[Allanmarcus]

http://www.redco.com/Rean-Neutrik-NYS240BG.html

Here it is on markertek for 8 cents more, but free shipping
https://www.markertek.com/product/n...ble-jack-black-metal-handle-and-gold-contacts

 

[Allanmarcus]

You should find some smaller gauge wire. Looking at the conversion table and that makes it 19 awg so a 8 wire braid would be pretty big.

So .05mm is about 44AWG. 100 strands of that is 24AWG according to https://www.v-cap.com/awg-calculator.php
Given that the overall diameter of the cable is .9mm, 24AWG seems generous. An 8 strand cable of this wire should work well

The lack of specs on the wire, and its low cost probably indicate a very small silver content, and less than pure copper.

 

[XenHeadFi]

You should find some smaller gauge wire. Looking at the conversion table and that makes it 19 awg so a 8 wire braid would be pretty big.

Just to put the size in perspective, 0.90mm OD is smaller than a single conductor in Mogami 2799, which is 1.0mm OD. If unbundled Mogami 2799 can make an 8-wire (too scared to try), then that lunashop one should also be able to.
EDIT: Ninja'd

Also @Minatect , that 100 strands is misleading as the individual strands are bundled into 7 larger "wires". I think this would make the cable less flexible than a straight up 30-strand "wire".

 

[buke9]

Yes it is od didn't look hard enough. Yes I think the bundles would make it less flexible. Still think 4 strands of 24 awg is pretty big for a iem connector.

 

[Allanmarcus]

Luna Shops even suggests making an 8 strand braid. For $32 it's certainly worth a try.

except that it's lunashops, which generally suck.

 

[BillsonChang007]

How thick of a cable is acceptable? I'm going on 4 braid with paracord and I think that it is just nice but I see some of you guys going 8 braid with 24AWG [same size as me] won't it be bulky? I am tempted to try it tho

 

[Allanmarcus]

I have a sixteen strand with a very tight braid (no paracord), and it's a little bulky. To me the 8 strand is perfect. The challenge with a 4 strand is not having the cables between he Y and the tips unravel. There is no braid with 2 wires; there is only a twist.

 

[BillsonChang007]

I have a sixteen strand with a very tight braid (no paracord), and it's a little bulky. To me the 8 strand is perfect. The challenge with a 4 strand is not having the cables between he Y and the tips unravel. There is no braid with 2 wires; there is only a twist.

Yea the 2 wires was my initial worry too but apparently, I read somewhere in here stated by someone that twitsting the 2 wire tight enough can have a good lasting bond and it does work!

 

[Allanmarcus]

Yea the 2 wires was my initial worry too but apparently, I read somewhere in here stated by someone that twitsting the 2 wire tight enough can have a good lasting bond and it does work!

Thanks. I purchased some silver plated 24AWG wire and plan to make a 4 strand for the Ether C. I will sleeve with 95lb paracord and try the twist.

 

[BillsonChang007]

Thanks. I purchased some silver plated 24AWG wire and plan to make a 4 strand for the Ether C. I will sleeve with 95lb paracord and try the twist.

Good luck!!

Btw I had some wild idea thinking to apply but not sure if it will work. To have a stronger bond on the end of the 2 braid, perhaps u cn burn the end of the cable that can bond the two cable together further and also to avoid further tearing the paracord apart by natural use but never dared to do it as I am worried it might burn the cable too

Also, make sure to straighten the 24awg cable as much as you could before sleeving into the paracord, it will in all the way and just one push!

 

[Pilotdog68]

Can anyone comment if the Neutrik NTP3RC right-angle plug works with cell-phone cases? The plug itself looks a bit short to me.

 

[kubig123]

Can anyone comment if the Neutrik NTP3RC right-angle plug works with cell-phone cases? The plug itself looks a bit short to me.

It really depends on the case, I had a couple of Apple cases for iPhone, and I was able to insert the plug properly, if you have a thicker case, I dint think this plug will work.