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silly question but when you strip that kind of wire, does it have strands or is it one piece of solid copper?
silly question but when you strip that kind of wire, does it have strands or is it one piece of solid copper?
Hi guys
New to the forum, new to headphones, but no stranger to high end audio/cables or soldering. I just got my first pair of decent headphones, Audio Technica ATH-M-50s which I am doing the detachable cable mod to. Inspired by this thread and the cable gallery, I am wanting to make two cables but wanted to check here as I read through all the pages but am not 100% on my choices and methods.
1st cable is a 12' run from my chair to processor, 3.5mm to 6.35mm. Want to use Mogami 2534 sheathed in 550 paracord. Can I sheath right over the whole cable or do I remove outer jacket or copper insulation, paper, or all of it? I want to preserve some of the cords thickness here.
Thinking about using Amphenol ACPS-GN-AU and Amphenol KS3P-AU or... Neutrik NP3X-B and it's 3.5mm equivalent. Will either of these have figment issues with the cable I chose? Any other suggestions?
2nd cable is 4-6' portable cable 3.5mm to 3.5mm. I was going to strip out the core wires in the Mogami 2534 and sheath individually with micro paracord 1 and braid together (how much extra needed for braiding to maintain 6ft?). Wanted to use Amphenol KS3PB-AU on both ends. Again, any figment issues here or other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the help, and sorry if some if this is repetitive but I want to be sure...
Hi guys
New to the forum, new to headphones, but no stranger to high end audio/cables or soldering. I just got my first pair of decent headphones, Audio Technica ATH-M-50s which I am doing the detachable cable mod to. Inspired by this thread and the cable gallery, I am wanting to make two cables but wanted to check here as I read through all the pages but am not 100% on my choices and methods.
1st cable is a 12' run from my chair to processor, 3.5mm to 6.35mm. Want to use Mogami 2534 sheathed in 550 paracord. Can I sheath right over the whole cable or do I remove outer jacket or copper insulation, paper, or all of it? I want to preserve some of the cords thickness here.
Thinking about using Amphenol ACPS-GN-AU and Amphenol KS3P-AU or... Neutrik NP3X-B and it's 3.5mm equivalent. Will either of these have figment issues with the cable I chose? Any other suggestions?
2nd cable is 4-6' portable cable 3.5mm to 3.5mm. I was going to strip out the core wires in the Mogami 2534 and sheath individually with micro paracord 1 and braid together (how much extra needed for braiding to maintain 6ft?). Wanted to use Amphenol KS3PB-AU on both ends. Again, any figment issues here or other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the help, and sorry if some if this is repetitive but I want to be sure...
The diameter of the W2534 is (0.236") so about a quarter inch. The 550 is a reference to the minimum strength of the cord. Type III paracord is typically 550lb minimum strength and has a diameter of 0.0157", so it wouldn't be big enough to sleeve the cable as-is.
Make sure when you buy paracord that you look at the diameter. If you can't find it, try to email the supplier to be sure.
If you can't find one you like, you could instead get a 1/4" nylon multifilament Techflex NMN0.25BK in varying lengths off of eBay for a good price.
The second cable you'll want to strip down the wires until you get to the paper-like wrapping just under the shielding. I like to leave that on as it keeps the wires well bound and with the cotton or nylon strands inside to help reduce microphonics. It also helps when you go to sleeving it into the paracord. Just make sure to put a small piece of tape on the end to avoid fraying and to make it slide smoother: I like electrical tape as a personal preference.
As for the extra cable needed, I agree with having at least an extra 6 inches to 1 foot in case of mistakes and other unforeseen circumstances. You'll probably only lose a few inches, but it's better to have extra than not enough.
Well this is the first time i want to make a good headphone cable, So ordered a good cable + Viablue T6S.
But i dont know how to solding them... I want to make a 8 wire cable but is does not seems to fit in the viablue any tips or this is just not going to work.
Hi All,
I am trying to DIY a phono cables for a friend..
It a RCA to RCA connector type with the grounding wires on both ends..
PS - I don't own a turn-tables so no experience with this... just helping a friend
my questions
> anyone has a recommendation for the type or brand of cables to DIY..
> also the additional grounding wires, are they connected to the shielding of the cables..
or just a separated grounding wire and shrinkwrap along the cables.
if you have a schematic, pls PM to me
thanks in advance
not looking for exotic cables but a one which is enjoyable to listen to with huge soundstage and smooth high and good taut bass.