DIY Cable Questions and Comments Thread

[PETEREK]

 

It comes down to cost man. If you want something easy to use, Mogami W2893 is great for people just getting into cable building. If you want something fancier, look at any of the boutique shops that are known for making cables themselves, most will have a "DIY" section and sell certain wires of theirs by the foot. There are some good options on eBay (Lavricables?). I know @Whitigir
 swears by some of the silver he gets from someone on eBay. Again, it comes down to cost and also aesthetic preferences.

But Mogami W2893 is 4 strand, don't I want something 1 strand?

You're wanting to make RCA-RCA interconnects right? That's what I assumed. Mogami W2893 is 4 stranded, but you can still use it. If I were to use it to make RCA-RCA interconnects I would use the black and clear wires as the ground (sleeve) and the red and blue as the signal. just twist them together and solder two wires to each the ground and the signal. I normally don't use the metal sleeve on quad cable, I just strip out the wires and use those. I used to use W2893 all the time the way I just described. 
 
Edit: this is for each channel. You would have to do the same exact thing on the other channel, so there would be 2 interconnects.

 

[ZSamuels28]

Yeah same idea as this except using the W2893: http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/DIY-Shielded-RCA-Interconnect-Cables/

I personally would rather leave the cable inside rather than strip it out. Do you know if I just cut the shield and expose the wires if it will cause any harm? I've made plenty of 3.5's but never an RCA.

 

[PETEREK]

Yeah same idea as this except using the W2893: http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/DIY-Shielded-RCA-Interconnect-Cables/

I personally would rather leave the cable inside rather than strip it out. Do you know if I just cut the shield and expose the wires if it will cause any harm? I've made plenty of 3.5's but never an RCA.

Yes that guide will work fine man. 
 
I was just saying that I strip out the wires now, I used to leave them inside the stock sleeving when I was just starting out. It will function the exact same either way.

 

[ZSamuels28]

Or what about using Mogami W2528?

 

[ZSamuels28]

True, it's all personal preference I guess

 

[PETEREK]

Or what about using Mogami W2528?

You can use anything man. I just like w2893 because it has 4 conductors in it and it's more flexible than Canare cables. I used to buy W2893 all the time. When I use mogami now I order W2799, it uses the same internal wires as the W2893 but it doesn't have the thick sleeve or the paper and thread insulations, so stripping it is easier (and it costs less). Check Redco.com out for some other options. Look in the 'Bulk Cable' section in the directory on the left side of the page.

 

[ZSamuels28]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice.

 

[PETEREK]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice.

No problem, glad to help.

 

[Allanmarcus]

Or just get monoprice premium RCA cables!

LOL, I say that and tomorrow I will be making some RCA cable 'cus I'm hooked on solder smoke

 

[mike g]

I've used van damme pro patch and think it's very good and reasonably priced for interconnectors.

 

[EdgarMadhook]

I've just finished re-wiring my iGrados & the only thing i'm concerned about is the possibility of the nylon multifilament cable sheath being too microphonic (I know there's a lot of discussion about what this means elsewhere but I'm specifically referring to the sound of the cable sheath knocking & rubbing against my body, ultimately bleeding into the earphones).
 
I've seen folk recommend Paracord but I'm wondering, does anybody know of any cotton stuff, rather than nylon, that can do the same job? Preferably in different thickness's too (2mm - 6mm ideally). I'm in the UK so would prefer something sold within Europe.
 
Thanks, in advance.

 

[Arty McGhee]

  I've just finished re-wiring my iGrados & the only thing i'm concerned about is the possibility of the nylon multifilament cable sheath being too microphonic (I know there's a lot of discussion about what this means elsewhere but I'm specifically referring to the sound of the cable sheath knocking & rubbing against my body, ultimately bleeding into the earphones).
 
I've seen folk recommend Paracord but I'm wondering, does anybody know of any cotton stuff, rather than nylon, that can do the same job? Preferably in different thickness's too (2mm - 6mm ideally). I'm in the UK so would prefer something sold within Europe.
 
Thanks, in advance

white athletic shoelaces work great i think they're a poly/cotton blend
just don't eat when you have 'em on

 

[FallenAngel]

I haven't seen any right angle plugs.

 


That's what I was afraid of. meh

I saw some cheaper plastic ones but they aren't all that great compared to the quality 3.5mm

 

[mike g]

  I've just finished re-wiring my iGrados & the only thing i'm concerned about is the possibility of the nylon multifilament cable sheath being too microphonic (I know there's a lot of discussion about what this means elsewhere but I'm specifically referring to the sound of the cable sheath knocking & rubbing against my body, ultimately bleeding into the earphones).
 
I've seen folk recommend Paracord but I'm wondering, does anybody know of any cotton stuff, rather than nylon, that can do the same job? Preferably in different thickness's too (2mm - 6mm ideally). I'm in the UK so would prefer something sold within Europe.
 
Thanks, in advance.

Hi - I think mains cables r us sell cotton sheathing - would be worth checking out their website

 

[mengoswag]

I recently built a cable using pretty cheap but extremely stiff wire do you guys know where I could get a nicer more pliable wire?