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Mar 6, 2015 at 3:43 PM Post #3,650 of 10,535
Sorry if this is the wrong place, I've searched on the forums but I couldn't find an answer for these two questions because they're probably so obvious. I've been sleeving/braiding cables for a while on PC's so I know the method, it's more the details,
For the HE-500's stock silver wire, what would be the diameter of paracord required? I can measure it but I'd rather know the recommended, anyone know?  I want a really snug fit, Also
 
 
 
 
 

The stock HE-560 cable has a 'block' that separates the two wires into the individual drivers (I'm totally clueless, I don't even know the proper term for it), where would I get one of these? What's the term for it?
 
Mar 6, 2015 at 4:14 PM Post #3,651 of 10,535
Most people here use 550 paracord, pulled tight it gets pretty snug on most gauges, maybe someone else will chime in, but you might be able to go smaller.
 
And you're looking for a y-splitter I think, like this - http://www.doublehelixcables.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=118 ?
 
Mar 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM Post #3,652 of 10,535
kzkzas said:
  Sorry if this is the wrong place, I've searched on the forums but I couldn't find an answer for these two questions because they're probably so obvious. I've been sleeving/braiding cables for a while on PC's so I know the method, it's more the details,
For the HE-500's stock silver wire, what would be the diameter of paracord required? I can measure it but I'd rather know the recommended, anyone know?  I want a really snug fit, Also
 
 

The stock HE-560 cable has a 'block' that separates the two wires into the individual drivers (I'm totally clueless, I don't even know the proper term for it), where would I get one of these? What's the term for it?
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When I sleeved my stock HE-500 cable, I cut it, used 550 paracord on all three runs, soldered it back together and used a section of a ballpoint pen tube to cover the surgery.  Heat shrink acted as the bandage.  I opted for 550 paracord because it was looser than it could have been above the Y split with a different size.  My thinking was that looseness would help ameliorate the "micorphonics" (bad word for it, but what everyone calls the noise you can hear when the wires close to the cups get bumped or rubbed.  While it didn't eliminate it, the 550 paracord did help with that noise.
 
Not that I ever use that cable 
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Mar 6, 2015 at 7:32 PM Post #3,653 of 10,535
I want to make a new balanced cable for my HE-560's and I've read a lot about people using Mogami W2893 and Canare L-4E6S. It's pretty hard to come by Canare cable where I live and Mogami is nearly impossible (pricing also considered). I do have some Sommer Cable Peacock cable lying around from which I can take out the conductors. I know the T1's also use this cable but I was wondering if there is a big reason to go with the Canare or Mogami over the Sommer Cable? Im asking only about the conductors themselves since I'm going to individually sleeve them and then braid them.
 
Sommer
http://info.sommercable.com/2__produkte/2__030_meterware/2__200_0551.html
Canare
http://www.canare.com/ProductItemDisplay.aspx?productItemID=53
Mogami
http://www.mogamicable.com/category/bulk/microphone/quad/
 
Mar 6, 2015 at 9:28 PM Post #3,654 of 10,535
jodgey4 said:
  Most people here use 550 paracord, pulled tight it gets pretty snug on most gauges, maybe someone else will chime in, but you might be able to go smaller.
 
And you're looking for a y-splitter I think, like this - http://www.doublehelixcables.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=118 ?
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I've been looking for those y-splitter in asian sites (ebay, aliexpress), but never found them. 'y-splitter' keyword always gives funky results....
 
Mar 7, 2015 at 8:10 PM Post #3,656 of 10,535
Hey guys, I have a question for you. I made a cable recently (actually I fixed a broken audeze cable) I checked continuity (with a cheap multimeter set at 200 ohms) The results were 0.05 in every strand, what are usually the resistance values you get making cables?   
 
Mar 7, 2015 at 8:41 PM Post #3,657 of 10,535
squallkiercosa said:
Hey guys, I have a question for you. I made a cable recently (actually I fixed a broken audeze cable) I checked continuity (with a cheap multimeter set at 200 ohms) The results were 0.05 in every strand, what are usually the resistance values you get making cables?   
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It may depend on the meter but in continuity mode its either 0 or 1
 
Mar 7, 2015 at 9:36 PM Post #3,658 of 10,535
You have your meter set too high, expect something like 1 to 2 ohms.
 
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:32 PM Post #3,659 of 10,535
arty mcghee said:
It may depend on the meter but in continuity mode its either 0 or 1
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Unfortunately the multimeter doesn't have a continuity mode. The options I have are 200, 2000, 20k 200k and 2000k ohms. 
The cable is 2.5m. What I don't know is what would be the acceptable standards, any formula to calculate? I am a biologist working in sales so this is not my area of expertise. 

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-hardware/electrical-tools-accessories/electrical-supplies-parts/testers/mastercraft-digital-multimeter-0520060p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default
 
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM Post #3,660 of 10,535
squallkiercosa said:
  Unfortunately the multimeter doesn't have a continuity mode. The options I have are 200, 2000, 20k 200k and 2000k ohms. 
The cable is 2.5m. What I don't know is what would be the acceptable standards, any formula to calculate? I am a biologist working in sales so this is not my area of expertise. 

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-hardware/electrical-tools-accessories/electrical-supplies-parts/testers/mastercraft-digital-multimeter-0520060p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default
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Your cheap multimeter will either measure open or shorted. In your case shorted is what you want.
 
Use your repaired cables in good health.
 
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