[Stevesebastianb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudHarris /img/forum/go_quote.gif This was an experiment to see if I could rid my D7K's of treble glare. Was using a SPOFC custom cable from Milian Acoustics. This one is made with Mogami Neglex and Switchcraft's........... I knocked it up yesterday afternoon & it resulted in a very long glare free listening session last night/this morning

^^^ Nice job, good looking cable!

 

[SpudHarris]

^ Thanks Stevesebastianb (Steve?),

it's the 1st time ever using Mogami as it's quite hard to get here in the UK but I really like it's charicteristics and it suits my set up a treat.

 

[frogstomp88]

Woot woot for my first DIY cable.
Here's an adapter that I recently made.
I've made a few other cables but don't have pictures yet.

Materials:
Locking 1/4" Female
Canare Starquad (~6")
Canare F-12 1/8" Male
Cardas Eutectic Solder
Carbon Techflex
Heatshrink

 

[xTr3Me.aka.Chris]

Hm, I want to build a cable for my HD650 and already ordered the cardas hpsc plugs, now Im searching for a good cable, can some1 recommend me one? But I dont want to spend more then 20-30$ for it.

greetings

 

[SpudHarris]

For the HD650 signature you probably should go with something to add a little brightness SPOFC maybe? Over here I use Van Damme SPOFC when I need a little silver in the equasion, if not then Canare or Mogami Neglex (Starquad or Mini Starquad)

 

[xTr3Me.aka.Chris]

Hm arent the cables you suggested quite thick? I would need 1 cable for each channel hm.. do you know a thread here in which someone showed how he built his cable?

Do you have to split up a cable or buy two or whatever?!

(not only the result... xD)

 

[John E Woven]

If it's a star-quad, you only need one; it has 4 wires inside. You run two to each side. it pretty much explains itself.

 

[SpudHarris]

My cable above is Mogami Starquad, I think that may be a bit thick/heavy especially with the job you are looking to do. I'd go with Mini Starquad.....

 

[xTr3Me.aka.Chris]

Well ok, so the ground and + can be parallel..

I searched for the Van Damme SPOFC cable but I can only find 6mm think ones, are there also thinner ones?

if the silver cables rly influence the sound I would like a bit more brightness. thats why the van damme is interesting for me..

edit:
i just saw the the mini star quad is 11,43 mm thick..

 

[SpudHarris]

With the Van Damme stuff you can take of the outer sheath and then cover in either Nylon Multifillament as above or a suitable Tekflex that woud make it thinner. Be aware though Tekflex will create microphonics especially above the 'Y'. It's never simple is it??

Have you considered getting one made for you or are you into the DIY rewards?

 

[Good Times]

Mini star quad should only be 3mm thick......

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by xTr3Me.aka.Chris /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hm arent the cables you suggested quite thick? I would need 1 cable for each channel hm.. do you know a thread here in which someone showed how he built his cable? Do you have to split up a cable or buy two or whatever?! (not only the result... xD)

Maybe here?

 

[SpudHarris]

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe here?

That's the one! All question answered.......... sweet!

 

[pdupiano]

So Do you guys generally recommend nylon braid instead of techflex to cut down on the microphonics while still leaving a nice finished look? Or are there other options?

 

[SpudHarris]

It's a personal choice really. I prefer the Nylon Multifilament because it has a softer feel it looks more professional (IMHO) and it doesn't stiffen the cable like Tekflx does. Oh and there's the microphonics issue.

Some people like the look of Tekflex being slightly open so you can see the contrasting colour of the cable beneath which to be truthful is quite nice.

For god sakes why don't I get off the fence!!!