[SRKRAM]

I just got some 4.4mm eidolic connectors from aliexpress. Is it normal that they don't have a ground/strain relief?

 

[damascato]

I just got some 4.4mm eidolic connectors from aliexpress. Is it normal that they don't have a ground/strain relief?

If you got eidolic connectors from AliExpress very likely they’re not Eidolic…

 

[brokemember]

Same mate. Use good quality mini xlr, that’s all.

Have some neutrik mini-xlr sitting around...

Wouldn't mind getting the ones used by Meze and ZMF. They have very smooth little buttons to disconnect the mini-xlr... you wouldn't happen to know which company makes them?

 

[djbrisko]

Suggestions needed!

I want to build some DIY cables for my HD 6XX + Qudelix 5K and want to make sure I've selected the right parts. I want to have interconnects using mini-XLR so I can switch from 2.5mm balanced to 3.5mm single when switching between devices (and in the future maybe full size XLR if I get a desktop amp). I'd like the cable to be fairly flexible not not cheap / weak. I've looked at several of the recommended places for parts but they're either way more expensive than AliExpress (due to base cost or shipping or both) or don't have all the right parts, etc. Here's what I've planned out from AliExpress.

• Sennheiser connectors
• Wire (Not sure on the thickness / flexibility)
• mini-XLR connectors (male + female)
• 2.5mm connector
• 3.5mm connector

Do these parts seem correct / reasonable for what I'm trying to achieve?

 

[dstarr3]

Can anyone give me some tips on how to solder connectors like this? I can't get the hang of it for the life of me.

 

[djbrisko]

Can anyone give me some tips on how to solder connectors like this? I can't get the hang of it for the life of me.

Interested in the answer. I just ordered similar ones as it’s all I could find at a reasonable price.

 

[TrollDragon]

Can anyone give me some tips on how to solder connectors like this? I can't get the hang of it for the life of me.

Fine soldering iron tip, flux, pre tin the connectors and wire. Don't dawdle when soldering the wires on. If your not good with soldering, then practice on something else first.

 

[SRKRAM]

Fine soldering iron tip, flux, pre tin the connectors and wire. Don't dawdle when soldering the wires on. If your not good with soldering, then practice on something else first.

How to secure the cable when there's no ground/strain relief on the connector? Would you just heatshrink the barrel & cable?
@dstarr3 does the connector have any kind of strain relief?

 

[dstarr3]

If there's no strain relief, I usually test that the connector is working properly and then pack the connector full of Sugru before putting it together for the last time.

 

[TrollDragon]

How to secure the cable when there's no ground/strain relief on the connector? Would you just heatshrink the barrel & cable?
@dstarr3 does the connector have any kind of strain relief?

These connectors are designed to have an injection moulded strain relief put on during assembly, they are not really for end user builds. I'd do like the previous commenter suggests and pack it full of Sugru after its been tested. Personally I detest exposed heat shrink of any kind, I'd rather fill the connector full of epoxy or hotglue.

 

[Yardstick]

Has anyone ever come across a product to repair or replace the outer insulating jacket on a thin IEM cable? I have some VSonic GR07 Bass Edition IEMs from 2013 that don't have a ton of time on them but the outer cable insulation is disintegrating. If it's not possible to repair/replace that insulation I may have to find a way to replace the cable.

 

[damascato]

Has anyone ever come across a product to repair or replace the outer insulating jacket on a thin IEM cable? I have some VSonic GR07 Bass Edition IEMs from 2013 that don't have a ton of time on them but the outer cable insulation is disintegrating. If it's not possible to repair/replace that insulation I may have to find a way to replace the cable.

You might just need to shrink wrap the spot... not the best looking solution, but effective!

 

[damascato]

Hey people, can someone explain to me the pinout of a 3-pin mini xlr to be used in Abyss 1266 pls?

Thanks!!!

 

[TrollDragon]

Hey people, can someone explain to me the pinout of a 3-pin mini xlr to be used in Abyss 1266 pls?

Thanks!!!

From what I read pin 1 is - and pin 3 is +.

A quick check with ohm meter on a stock cable would confirm this.

 

[Dynamo5561]

Hey people, can someone explain to me the pinout of a 3-pin mini xlr to be used in Abyss 1266 pls?

Thanks!!!

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