[Baird GoW]

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Originally Posted by quane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Will this be a decent plug for an audio cable? Neutrik - Audio - 1/4" Prof. Phone Plugs, X-Series - NP3X It should be and I already have it But I'm just checking, because it cost 2x as some cheap-ass plugs but I bought it because I thought it should be made of quality and should be better.

id go with this Neutrik - Audio - 1/4" Prof. Phone Plugs, X-Series - NP3X-B or Fururtech 1/4" or however its spelled.

 

[quane]

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Originally Posted by Baird GoW /img/forum/go_quote.gif id go with this Neutrik - Audio - 1/4" Prof. Phone Plugs, X-Series - NP3X-B or Fururtech 1/4" or however its spelled.

And what god almighty difference would it make? It would mean I have to order them from America, no chance I'm doing it unless I'm also getting my cable but I'm just curious what makes you say that.

Edit: When I complete putting together the plug, it's tip is sitting at some odd angle, meaning that the very top of the plug isn't sitting straight? Is this normal or should I return it and can it make any sonic difference (although I'm not worrying about that)?

 

[Baird GoW]

I never said it would be bad i just was saying its not the best. i would always recable and make cables with super high quality wire and plugs so that i will never feel the need to upgrade any wireing. Just my opinion of course you should be fine with that. also depending on what material its made out of will give it a different sound signature (copper-warm, silver-analitical, and gold-neutral(if im not mistaken)). ive never had the chance to use gold so cant tell you much there.

 

[quane]

I'm going back and getting a refund as compared to Online prices, it's 2x as expensive and I'll possibly get Canare F-12 instead. Don't really care about size. I'll still look around and i won't do it just yet but anyway

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by Baird GoW /img/forum/go_quote.gif also depending on what material its made out of will give it a different sound signature (copper-warm, silver-analitical, and gold-neutral(if im not mistaken)).

That is, if one believes in such things.

 

[DGNeo]

Just got done recabling my 225s. Used Canare L-4E6S Cable, with some Canare Quad Solder. Also used a radiohack plug for now, until I order a nice Neutrik or Vampire plug. I can tell these plugs suck, because it feels like the left ear is a bit louder, but it could just be my imagination.

 

[Jerrycan]

Nice job.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

I don't mean to step on any feet here, that's not my intention, but please keep posts in this thread limited to images and specs of DIY cables and comments relating directly to them. As other members have stated, this is a gallery first and foremost.

People seeking advice on how to build a cable, I encourage you to post here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/how...ep-pics-50729/

People wishing to speak about cables in general, please visit the cable forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)

Thanks very much for your understanding.

 

[Baird GoW]

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Originally Posted by HiGHFLYiN9 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't mean to step on any feet here, that's not my intention, but please keep posts in this thread limited to images and specs of DIY cables and comments relating directly to them. As other members have stated, this is a gallery first and foremost. People seeking advice on how to build a cable, I encourage you to post here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/how...ep-pics-50729/ People wishing to speak about cables in general, please visit the cable forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) Thanks very much for your understanding.

Could you clarify: Are we allowed to talk about what other people used and ask questions about how it sounds? Because if the answer is no I really think this thread is pointless cause nobody wants to just look at re-cabled headphones and not be able to talk about the ones that interest them.

Wait are you even a moderator?

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by Baird GoW /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could you clarify: Are we allowed to talk about what other people used and ask questions about how it sounds? Because if the answer is no I really think this thread is pointless cause nobody wants to just look at re-cabled headphones and not be able to talk about the ones that interest them. Wait are you even a moderator?

This thread is a Gallery first and foremost. If you scroll through the recent pages, you will find that discussion posts tend to dominate the thread. That's not how a gallery should look.

Regards.

 

[Good Times]

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Originally Posted by Baird GoW /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could you clarify: Are we allowed to talk about what other people used and ask questions about how it sounds? Because if the answer is no I really think this thread is pointless cause nobody wants to just look at re-cabled headphones and not be able to talk about the ones that interest them.

I think he's saying that it's ok to ask about how it sounds, where they sourced it etc (ie related questions) but not to start asking about what the best plug to use for a new build is, or if silver sounds better than copper etc - all covered in other threads.

And fair enough I reckon.

 

[EFN]

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Originally Posted by SpudHarris /img/forum/go_quote.gif EFN (Mr Crabs - Love that Avatar!!), does that Canare do anything to help with the Bass? My 701's have the standard cable but I find them a tad light in that area... I have to pair them with my PPAv2 because that has a Bass pot, but I'd like to use them with my GS Solo.

Hard to say. The Canare is already a very fine copper so it does not "darken" the sound. A little dull edged compared to silver, yes they do.

 

[smrtby123]

Bet you can't guess which one was the first try lol.

The bigger dock connectors are so much easier to work with


^^DGNeo - how do the bare wires at the Y on a recable hold up? I am debating bare or Techflex cover but I was worried about durability of a bare twist. Plus it seems all I can find for the sleeving is black or the butt-ugly neon colors. None of the nice mixes or stripes.

 

[quane]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think (I read it somewhere) that you can only get Techflex with Stripes and patterns from ebay as they're custom but I might be absolutely wrong.

Smrt - You said butt-ugly black and neon, it looks like you used Chrome techflex on the top cable (can't really see, need a close-up), and it isn't ugly at all.

 

[SpudHarris]

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Originally Posted by quane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Correct me if I'm wrong but I think (I read it somewhere) that you can only get Techflex with Stripes and patterns from ebay as they're custom but I might be absolutely wrong. Smrt - You said butt-ugly black and neon, it looks like you used Chrome techflex on the top cable (can't really see, need a close-up), and it isn't ugly at all.

I agree, it looks real nice.......

It's not the braided sheild is it? Whatever it is I likeee