[doctorjuggles]

Could you please tell me which cable you used?
I've been looking for something like this but I'd like to confirm if I'm going in the right direction.
I found some on Aliexpress like this one https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32864899173.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.11.7c613d9dRGoskj but it kinda look like they are aimed for IEMs.
If you have the link from where you bought yours I apreciate it.

---EDIT---

Forget it, I thought you had build your cable.
Sorry

Hey buddy - I did build it.
I bought that cable from Cosmic Cables - here is the link - Ian at Cosmic is a great guy and he can definitely sort you out, see what his quote for postage to Brazil is...

 

[doctorjuggles]

By the way - here are a few photos of the latest couple of cables I've built

First up is for an owner of an original Erlkonig...

And next up is for the owner of the black and rose gold Limited Edition Erlkonig...

 

[Mr. Olinad]

By the way - here are a few photos of the latest couple of cables I've built

First up is for an owner of an original Erlkonig...



And next up is for the owner of the black and rose gold Limited Edition Erlkonig...

Thank you a lot.

I just found the info I wanted on the link you shared.
It's a 6N single crystal clear copper litz ( 36 0.08 core OD:1.45mm )

My prediction was right as the aliexpress cables I was looking to buy were only 19*0.08, almost half the thickness, which makes sense when using with IEMs.
As I want the cable for open back hps, your indication is way better.

Btw, the copper and silver on your last picture is amazing.

 

[terminaut]

 

[doctorjuggles]

I like the sliders! Are they available anywhere?

 

[terminaut]

I like the sliders! Are they available anywhere?

I made all the aluminum hardware from parts found at my local Ace Hardware. I didn't remember what they were called, but did some searching and found similar parts on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X981GC...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


You would just have to cut them to the desired length, and I glued heat-shrink tubing on the inside to avoid damaging the cables with raw aluminum.

 

[doctorjuggles]

I made all the aluminum hardware from parts found at my local Ace Hardware. I didn't remember what they were called, but did some searching and found similar parts on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X981GC...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


You would just have to cut them to the desired length, and I glued heat-shrink tubing on the inside to avoid damaging the cables with raw aluminum.

Ah, that's pretty cool! Goes well with your splitter. Looks very similar to the PW Audio one! I like it. Splitters are (I've found) the hardest things to find in decent quality

 

[terminaut]

Ah, that's pretty cool! Goes well with your splitter. Looks very similar to the PW Audio one! I like it. Splitters are (I've found) the hardest things to find in decent quality

Yeah I have some PW Audio stuff and that was the inspiration as it occurred to me I saw similar parts at my local hardware store (where I hang out way too much!).

I just noticed that those double-barrel ferrules are also available in copper so will have to try making a cable with all copper fittings next.

 

[shoaibexpert]

Any suggestions for reasonably priced built cables for shipping to US (I mean DIY vendors)? I am looking for a 4.4mm to 2x3.5mm balanced cable that's 1.5 meters to be used with Focal Elegia. Thanks

 

[paul_uk_81]

Finished my latest. A while ago I built a PW inspired 1960 (using Cardas Clear Light wire, same as the 1960 I think?) 4-wire braid. It took me weeks to make from start to finish.

The 4-wire is ok for walking around with but it’s pretty conspicuous, so I made a 2-wire having had a few days free. I used Oyaide connectors, a splitter from Cosmic Cables and some silver solder and hot glue to bring all together. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, for size, I’ve got my 4-wire in a pic also!

 

[ScornDefeat]

Love the Oyaide connectors, try to always use them when funds permit. They have such a robust, rock solid feel.

 

[darmanastartes]

Finished my latest. A while ago I built a PW inspired 1960 (using Cardas Clear Light wire, same as the 1960 I think?) 4-wire braid. It took me weeks to make from start to finish.

The 4-wire is ok for walking around with but it’s pretty conspicuous, so I made a 2-wire having had a few days free. I used Oyaide connectors, a splitter from Cosmic Cables and some silver solder and hot glue to bring all together. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, for size, I’ve got my 4-wire in a pic also!

Who makes the Y-split used on the left cable?

 

[paul_uk_81]

Via Blue (also bought from Cosmic Cables)

 

[Firschi]

 

[shoaibexpert]

Hi, I have a Hifiman Arya Cable and want to convert it to balanced. Have ordered a Neutrik connector and some shrink tubes. The challenge is that the cable is a thin braid and feels slipry in the sense that the XLR connector's internal holding (the plastic that holds the cable at teh back of the connector) will not be tight enough on the cable thereby exerting pressure on the already very thin Hifiman cables (inside) and their solding joints. I live in a place where delivery of things take a long while so would best use what I have. Any ideas on how to have a tight solder (with these very thin cables) and also any way to make the XLR connector hold onto the cable tightly so that any pulls or bends doesnt affect the solder joints?

I also dont have a multimeter (but can be arranged)...any ideas on how to know which cables to connect to which XLR pole?

Thanks