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[Kamakahah]

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I'm trying to make a cable for etymotic er4 IEM
After soldering the cables to the driver pins
Can anyone suggest me what i could use to mold the cables around the soldered area?
I don't want the soldering parts to be vulnerable when the cables are pulled from the IEM drivers

 
maybe some hot glue for less permanence. 

 

[goohsm]

Maybe i could super glue the cables to the panel and cover hot glue over the soldering area and the cable near them.
Do you know what type/material is most used by DIY'ers?
It's got to be very hard one after dried right?

 

[Sko0byDoo]

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1: You mentioned something about ordering from taiwan, and I was wondering if that was a viable option. I found this at a very good price.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWG24-0-5MM-Solid-Core-UPOCC-SILVER-Audio-BARE-WIRE-10M-/310678057552?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4855daf250
 
2: what type of audio grade solder would you use? I know audio note uses special solder and I would like to get my hands on the same type of stuff. 

 
I got this exact wire but in 28 AWG to recable my Denon D7000s.  I personally like it a lot since it brings out more of the mids and highs that the D7Ks are notoriously lacking.  Several tips that I feel might help you:  
 
1.  This is bare wire (no sheath/cover/insulation).  So you will have to get a sheath, paracord or whatever.  This teflon tube seems to work well for me (http://www.ebay.com/itm/25ft-Teflon-Tubing-Tube-Inner-0-9mm-Outer-1-2mm-/320730576365?pt=US_Amplifier_Parts_Components&hash=item4aad0835ed).  0.5mm diameter wire requires may be a 0.9mm ID tube.
 
2.  When you first get the wire, try to wind it around a big circular thing (I used a Danish cookie box) or else the wire will get tangle up pretty quickly.
 
3.  Use Cardas quad eutectic solder since it melts at a lower temp than regular solder.  If you get decent connectors, the teflon insulator in them should be able to handle the heat; cheap connectors use plastic insulator that may melt.  It will be great if you have an adjustable temperature solder tool...
 
Good luck!
 
        

 

[ardgedee]

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maybe some hot glue for less permanence. 

 
Hot glue works OK for IEM plug bodies. The secret is to make a liberally large blob and whittle it into final form with a knife and an emory board. Before you get too ambitious with your sculpting skills, though, be aware that the plug body may slump and droop after a year or two due to your body heat. Not sufficiently to harm anything, mind you.

 

[bonfirehay]

Does anyone know how to open Sennheiser MX760 to solder new cable?
Thanks

 

[goohsm]

Do you know which type of hot glue firms the hardest once it's cooled?

 

[ardgedee]

Hot glue is glue designed to soften in heat... so get a high-temperature hot glue, and make sure you have a hot glue gun compatible with it.

 

[65535]

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Do you know which type of hot glue firms the hardest once it's cooled?

It would be worthwhile to look into proper high temp hot melt adhesives, however the guns run a lot more than your low cost craft store models. There exist a wide variety of impressively strong adhesives.

 

[audiofreakie]

Goohsm, itvwill be nice if you put some pictures...

 

[FraGGleR]

Made an experimental Micro USB-B OTG to USB B cable for my incoming CEntrance HiFiM8.  Going to finish the ends with Sugru or epoxy putty once I am able to test functionality when I get home.  A LOT of patience necessary to do something this compact.
 

 

[morfologus]

Could you recommend me a proper cable for recabling my AKG K501? I live in Europe and it is difficult to get suitable one so it would be nice to suggest European or a Chinese stores those ship to Europe at a low price.

 

[Anthony1]

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Made an experimental Micro USB-B OTG to USB B cable for my incoming CEntrance HiFiM8.  Going to finish the ends with Sugru or epoxy putty once I am able to test functionality when I get home.  A LOT of patience necessary to do something this compact.
 

Thats nice work Fraggs (as usual). Where abouts do you get the micro USB from or do you take from an existing cable. Ive been scouring the net for right angle mini and micro USB connectors

 

[alrgeez]

gonna be making my first cable, whats the best way to fold over the strain relief on neutrik 3.5mm plug?

 

[FraGGleR]

Thats nice work Fraggs (as usual). Where abouts do you get the micro USB from or do you take from an existing cable. Ive been scouring the net for right angle mini and micro USB connectors

Thanks. The micro usb I got from ebay. They arent right angled ones, but are easy enough to adapt. USB b was harvested from another cable.

 

[Ech0]

10' Extension Cable. I've not made a cable in awhile and I can't see as good as I used to up close, so, it was a little harder to do. I tried a naked cable this time too. I've seen others do this and decided I liked the look.
 
Amphenol Right Angle TRS Plug w/ Neutrik Locking Jack. The one thing I liked about the Amphenol Plug was the little holes that held the wire inplace while I soldered each of them. It's a three piece plug so if it was handled a lot I'm not sure how well it would hold up. Not really a concern for me as it'll be plugged in and left alone.
 

 

 

 

 
Thanks for looking, Matt