SayNoToPistons
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I'm going to make some speaker cables for my surround speakers (rear). I don't know which to choose though. Cat6 or cat5 cables? pros and cons?
Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bumping this thread. Is there an easier braiding guide with pictures? I'm having trouble braiding the venhaus cat5 cables. |
Originally Posted by stevesurf /img/forum/go_quote.gif When using UTP cables (like CAT5e or AC6 or CAT6a), a few items to consider: 1. Keep the cables uniformly braided to reduce uneven field interactions (the same pairs of cables should not be soley on the outside, but should alternate). Braiding techniques work here. Make sure the jacket is PVC, so it's easier to strip. 2. Keep the individual pairs twisted. When you've got data running through them, this reduces Alien Crosstalk; with audio, this reduces inductance. 3. Use high quality pure copper cable, not tinned copper. |
Originally Posted by poonpower /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do I know if the cable is pure copper or tinned copper??? |