[Shroomalistic]

Looks sleek!
What kind of right-angle plug did you use? I've tried quite a few with my Mad Dogs, and none of them fit...
P.S. That kind of looks like an Oyaide now that I think about it

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32945821545.html

 

[beardz]

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32945821545.html

Thanks! I’ll be sure to stock up on those!

 

[reevos]

I like that style, beardz!

What is the build list for this Firschi? They look awesome. I don't need new cables for my iems, but dang...

 

[gordec]

I'm thinking about start making my own cables. What's the best guide to start with? I want to do make a 4pin xlr with 2.5 connectors for Hifiman. Thx.

 

[Shroomalistic]

Good place to start is here
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/diy-cable-questions-and-comments-thread.676402/

another good link
https://sites.google.com/marcusfamily.info/diynotes/home/suppliers

 

[raybies]

The OverKill

Materials:

1. Cable (shielded 6N OCC / 6N OCCS): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MPS...able-DIY-earphone-wire-audio/32762941590.html
2. Solder (SN95.5 AG3.8 CU0.7): https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/solders/4364926/
3. Sleeving (4mm paracord): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...amping-Climbing-Camping-Rope/32948107286.html
4. 1/4" plug (viablue): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-Via...3mm-Stereo-30548-Cinch-Jack-Tool/172878315944
5. 3.5mm plugs (Pearstone Locking 1/8" TRS Connector): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=email&A=details&Q=&sku=823882&is=REG
6. Heat Shrink

Build time: 2hrs, but I had to do the orange sleeving 2x bcos I didn't measure 1st accurately and then 2nd time it didn't cover the same length as the black (short by ~4cm).

LCR measurement 1m cable: My LCR/ESR meter is either acting up and/or I forgot how to use it.

1. inductance (L): N/A
2. capacitance(C): N/A
3. resistance (R): N/A

 

[demevalos]

Found new style connectors, these are amazing. The black part is a barrel that you slide over the cable before soldering the connectors, and they have a strain relief built in. And I think they look cool as ****.

 

[Kulgrinda]

Made this cable according to VH audio recipe. Sounds nice, but is very sturdy and not recommended for tight spaces. Pure silver 28 AWG wire in silk sleeving, teflon inner core, teflon plumber's tape wrapping and regular nylon braided sleeve. And to complement the whole setup - screw-on Viablue connectors.

 

[Allanmarcus]

Made this cable according to VH audio recipe. Sounds nice, but is very sturdy and not recommended for tight spaces. Pure silver 28 AWG wire in silk sleeving, teflon inner core, teflon plumber's tape wrapping and regular nylon braided sleeve. And to complement the whole setup - screw-on Viablue connectors.

Curious where you got teflon tape. All the plumber's tape now-a-days is made from PTFE.

 

[Kulgrinda]

Curious where you got teflon tape. All the plumber's tape now-a-days is made from PTFE.

Isn't Teflon a registered trademark but in reality the same thing as PTFE? I used regular plumber's tape, sorry for confusion if I used teflon in the wrong context

 

[reevos]

Isn't Teflon a registered trademark but in reality the same thing as PTFE? I used regular plumber's tape, sorry for confusion if I used teflon in the wrong context

Per wikipedia: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon™

 

[legopart]

Made this cable according to VH audio recipe. Sounds nice, but is very sturdy and not recommended for tight spaces. Pure silver 28 AWG wire in silk sleeving, teflon inner core, teflon plumber's tape wrapping and regular nylon braided sleeve. And to complement the whole setup - screw-on Viablue connectors.

Do this cable better quality from a regular ?
where you bought it ?

 

[legopart]

The impossible mission done.
8mm cable into mini-XLR 4pin, and then 2 cables of 8mm inside the 4p xlr connector.
my first dual sided mini-XLR cable

*cable ordered from here
https://www.ebay.com/itm/England-Copper-Wire-For-DIY-RCA-XLR-Interconnect-Audio-Cable-hifi-2core/232436341033?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=531733570179&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

(forgot the sleeve ... somebody kill me )

The quality not improved...

I really starts to understand that from some point the size of the conductor doesn't really matter

I will call this cable "Giant #1"

 

[Allanmarcus]

Per wikipedia: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications. The best known brand name of PTFE-based formulas is Teflon™

Oops, thanks. I learned me something today.

 

[Kulgrinda]

Do this cable better quality from a regular ?
where you bought it ?

What is a regular cable? Pure silver sounds different than copper or silver-plated copper. I like the sound, but it is for you to decide, everybody hears differently. I purchased cable from aliexpress. I think even better quality would be Mundorf silver cable from hificollective, I'll try it for my next build.