[cswann1]

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Originally Posted by MaoDi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really want to make myself a DIY cable...but it looks hard xD

It's really not too tough. I started small with some cheap parts, so that if I butchered something I wouldn't be out much money.


My first project was a mini-to-mini that I made from braided strands of CAT5 network cable and some Neutrik connectors. (I bought Neutrik in case I didn't screw up

). I made two and by the second one I was making much better solders that looked much more professional.

My next project was a Jena Labs Ultrawire cable for a pair of K701's. That one ended badly as I overheated the drivers pins and fried them

I've ordered some Cardas Sennheiser connectors so I can use the Jena Labs cable on my HD580's.




BTW Skyline889, really nice work. It looks almost exactly like Fidelity Audios Enthusiast IC except for the model of RCA you used.

 

[glittalogik]

Been lurking for a while but here's my first ever cabling and soldering effort, replacing a broken cable.

Huge thanks to cyberspyder for paving the way and brschmid for closeups of 3.5mm stereo jack solder points. If it wasn't for you guys I never would have even thought this was an option.

Materials:
Canare L2E5 2-strand shielded cable
Neutrik 3.5mm jack
9mm 3:1 black heatshrink
5mm 2:1 clear heatshrink
3mm black Flexo CCPET sleeving
skinny cable ties and glue for strain relief

I was actually after 4-strand starquad but ordered the wrong cable and thought I may as well take a crack at it. I ran separate lengths of L2E5 for each ear, using both strands in each for the left and right channels respectively, and the shielding as a ground line.

Even after stripping the insulation from both lengths this left me with a bulkier, less flexible cable than hoped for. I'm also not entirely satisfied with the Y-split (black heatshrink too skinny), and I had to ream out the Neutrik plug to fit everything through... but who cares, I did it!

I'm not sure if it sounds better than it used to, my ears probably aren't sensitive enough to tell, but after three months of the stock earbuds that came with my mp3 player, I'm back in audio flavour country

I'm also loving the clear heatshrink over the silver shielding above the Y split, it catches the light nicely.

 

[Teukka]

Here's my new cable for Beyerdynamic DT 880

-Mogami Quad 2534 Cable
-Viablue Redline Sleeve
-Viablue 3.5mm plug



and here's extension cable. waiting plug to another end.

 

[gore.rubicon]

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Originally Posted by cyberspyder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Big question is...what are those RCA's skyline?

Hey cyberspyder, check out the vampire selection available from Takefive Audio, local supplier, and has that style of RCAs, about $13 a pair

 

[apatN]

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Originally Posted by Teukka /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's my new cable for Beyerdynamic DT 880 -Mogami Quad 2534 Cable -Viablue Redline Sleeve -Viablue 3.5mm plug

Nice work. Do they sound any different?

 

[Teukka]

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Originally Posted by apatN /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice work. Do they sound any different?

yes, they do. i think mids and trebles sounds more brighter now. and bass also little bit tighter

 

[qusp]

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Originally Posted by haveblue /img/forum/go_quote.gif HFI-780 recable. I have since gotten rid of the stubs of shrink wrap that comes out of the cans. I'm still waiting for the dampening material and velour pads to arrive. Then they'll be ALO-780's at half the price [IG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/fninjap90/IMG_3992.jpg[/IMG] [MG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/fninjap90/IMG_3998.jpg[/IMG] [MG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/fninjap90/IMG_3999.jpg[/IMG]

nice work, but i'm wondering whether without the stubs of heatshrionk whether there is enough strain relief. is that epoxy on the inside of the cup?? if so then no problem. LOL I think ALO and jenalabs would beg to differ

 

[MrSomeone]

Just threw this together, it joins both channels into the left side.
I lost hearing in my right ear a few months ago, and can use this
for sources that don't offer a downmix option.

I got the inline jack from one of these:

 

[EFN]

MrSomeone.....those are VERY cool cables & photography...

 

[MrSomeone]

Thanks EFN! I really like the look of some of you're stuff I've seen in the portable rig threads this past year or so.

 

[DKJones96]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just finished a digital RCA for my new DAC!

Very nice and clean!

 

[semaniaci]

hi, i want to make rca wire myself, but i need a piece of advice. i bought RG62 cable with Neutrik connectors.

i dont know how to solder wire to connector

and how to build connectors

thank you


EDIT: i found this wire at home, what i can make with it?
VAN DAMME|268020|CABLE, MICROPHONE, BLACK, PER | Farnell United Kingdom

 

[nattonrice]

Check the sticky at the top of the DIY forum page

 

[rayk]

Here is my first cable, DT250 straight cable terminating in 1/4".

- Mogami 2893 Minature Quad 4.8 OD
- Techflex 1/8" sleeve
- Neutrik NP3X-B 1/4" jack

 

[skyline889]

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Originally Posted by DKJones96 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very nice and clean!

Thanks! I'm not a fan of flash and pizazz so I try to go for a clean and elegant look.

Here's a mini-rca I built recently: