BowWazoo
Member of the Trade: Cable Builder
Via Blue EPC Silver
https://www.avforums.co.za/threads/a-guide-to-sexy-diy-headphone-cables.76919/Hey guys I have been getting into cables lately and I'm curious as to what tools I need to begin building my own. It looks like the cables /connectors/heat shrink can be found in Ali. I can buy heat gun and soldering kit but is there anything else? Are there any beginner videos or guide I can follow?
The Hakko FX-888D soldering station is a good start, it's about 100 euros. Beware, there are many fakes on the net.Hey guys I have been getting into cables lately and I'm curious as to what tools I need to begin building my own. It looks like the cables /connectors/heat shrink can be found in Ali. I can buy heat gun and soldering kit but is there anything else? Are there any beginner videos or guide I can follow?
Thank you very much. This is great info.The Hakko FX-888D soldering station is a good start, it's about 100 euros. Beware, there are many fakes on the net.
A cable tester is better for cables than a multimeter, but if you make headphone or earphone cables they're not so helpful since they don't have 2,5mm or 4,4mm jacks. For 1/4 inch, AES, and RCA connectors, a cable tester is very useful.
Some clamps to hold the work are very useful, you can make them out of wooden clothespins or buy something ready to go. Needle-nose pliers, eye protection (melted solder flies to surprising places), good lighting, are all important.
Gorgeous IEM cable!Mahjong Guy's Cable
Wire : viablue epc-1
plugs: CINQBES ag plating
solder: HMX Pb-Dol.