This is an example of a case where a DMM is a lifesaver (or rather sanity saver )
Use a DMM to test the closed loop between the TRS plug and the IEM connector's pins of the original cabling. Signal always +, ground always -. If it's inverted, I think it will still sound, but phase-inverted(?)
Finally had time finish the other one in anticipation of the Cavalli Liquid Carbon. Still have to make two other cables for the Alpha Dogs and He-400's for balanced connections all around.
When making a IEM cable with 2pin connector, how do I know which pin is which? They don't seem to be keyed in any way...
Edit - Okay, figured it out. Front is - and Rear is +. I made sure to put the connectors on so I know which was supposed to be front and rear and I'm golden.
SPC with transparent insulation, Eidolic connectors.
Lol. I thought that, but wasn't sure. How are the Eidolic connectors? Might have to try some solder on connectors in the future if any repairs come up.
Hey guys, I have been making a few HP cables lately with great success. When building a mini 4 pin XLR why is it important to ground pins 2 and 3, if they are not used at the headphone end? Those little ground loops are a bitch to solder with older eyes.
Lol. I thought that, but wasn't sure. How are the Eidolic connectors? Might have to try some solder on connectors in the future if any repairs come up.
Pro's: The look fantastic, they're well built, they have the extended barrel so they work in the PM-3 and in cell phone cases.
Con's: They're not QUITE thick enough to put a 4-strand, paracord-sleeved braid in there WITH shrink wrap too. Also the IEM connectors just look too big when worn, the IEM connectors inner diameter for the soldering points is juuust a bit on the small side (I had to redo the tin with less solder to get it to fit).
I will probably continue to use the TRS adapter, but look for a different solution for the IEM side. If I can't find anything good, I'll come back to these as they're not BAD just quirky and expensive.
So I got some 26awg silver plated cable from the navships ebay seller, all of it's 19 strands \o/
100 feet of the kapton+teflon insulated wire (50ft of green, 50ft of purple), and 100 feet of just the teflon insulated stuff (50ft white, 50ft red).
The kapton insulated stuff is thinner, and also a little stiffer. It seems to hold it's shape after bent a little more than without it. This will make 2 lots of 2.4 meter cables with 8 strands each for the LCD2's. Will report back in a week or so on the Kapton cables to see how it goes with braiding and as a headphone cable in general.
Now I just need to find some good connectors :3
Picture of the wires as they came from the package:
Pro's: The look fantastic, they're well built, they have the extended barrel so they work in the PM-3 and in cell phone cases.
Con's: They're not QUITE thick enough to put a 4-strand, paracord-sleeved braid in there WITH shrink wrap too. Also the IEM connectors just look too big when worn, the IEM connectors inner diameter for the soldering points is juuust a bit on the small side (I had to redo the tin with less solder to get it to fit).
I will probably continue to use the TRS adapter, but look for a different solution for the IEM side. If I can't find anything good, I'll come back to these as they're not BAD just quirky and expensive.
I like the look of the connectors was going to make a pair of 1/8 inch to 1/8 inch connectors and like the look of your connectors.Going with bare wire so I think they will work for me. Rean makes a 8mm opening 1/8 connector that can fit a lot of paracord in. I had to ream out the Rean connector 1/8 connector to insert 4 x 275 para cord.
So I got some 26awg silver plated cable from the navships ebay seller, all of it's 19 strands \o/
100 feet of the kapton+teflon insulated wire (50ft of green, 50ft of purple), and 100 feet of just the teflon insulated stuff (50ft white, 50ft red).
The kapton insulated stuff is thinner, and also a little stiffer. It seems to hold it's shape after bent a little more than without it. This will make 2 lots of 2.4 meter cables with 8 strands each for the LCD2's. Will report back in a week or so on the Kapton cables to see how it goes with braiding and as a headphone cable in general.
Good stuff to start with, however I wouldn't ever use it with IEM's and it would make one stiff cable for headphones. I used to play around with that stuff years ago, I use whatever is left over for odd jobs now-a-days.
As for connectors, you should try Daleproaudio.com great selection and FREE SHIPPING. great if you want to pick up one or two connectors.
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