Double Helix Cables Thread
May 9, 2016 at 12:04 AM Post #946 of 2,056
In case anyone wants a 6-strand Fusion IEM cable that happens to come connected to a pair of great IEMs, check out my recent classified listing:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/807579/w60-iems-w-custom-dhc-cable
 
I love this cable and these IEMs; just selling them because I no longer need IEMs and I just ordered a Silver C4 for my ETHERs!!!!!
 
May 10, 2016 at 2:58 AM Post #947 of 2,056
Update: Just received my new* Cable from DHC today.

Sent Cable in to get reterminated MMCX connectors (From old Black plastic mmcx to newer Eidolic metal mmcx) back in October 2015.

Somehow cable got lost, but Peter built me a new cable.

Old cable was 2013 Hybrid (OCC with Silver Coating) I believe it was 22awg with Oyiade Right Angle mini, heat shrink splitter, and square Braid. (Went lightweight as I was being cautious of hefy/flexibility as the cable was for mobile purposes.)

Original Cable looked like this cable from site:

The new cable is updated Hybrid (Silver coating OCC) with round Braid, Capsid Splitter, new Eidolic mmcx, and to my surprise a Case-friendly Oyiade right-angle mini plug.
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Very pleased with Peter's integrity in rectifying the cable issue; top notch customer service. Craftsmanship is exquisite.
 
May 10, 2016 at 5:05 AM Post #948 of 2,056
Receiving my Silver Comp 4 soon! Peter said this is the top 5 best Silver Comp 4 he ever built in his career. I can't wait to get it plug on my LCD4. :)
 

 
May 10, 2016 at 8:12 PM Post #950 of 2,056
Love my Comp 4!  I got the completely separate L & R version.  It comes together with and adapter dual 3-pin XLRs to a balanced 4-Pin XLR or a single ended 6.3mm connector.  That way I can use it with most all types of headphone outputs.
 
May 10, 2016 at 8:26 PM Post #951 of 2,056
I can't decide whether I want a metal splitter on my silver C4. From those who have tried, does it add much to the weight? Does it tug downward significantly? Thx.


A little but I'm getting used to it. C4 is a beefy cable already, id get what bling you want, aesthetics over practicality. reclining makes it all neutral.
 
May 10, 2016 at 8:28 PM Post #952 of 2,056
  Love my Comp 4!  I got the completely separate L & R version.  It comes together with and adapter dual 3-pin XLRs to a balanced 4-Pin XLR or a single ended 6.3mm connector.  That way I can use it with most all types of headphone outputs.


My c4 is se, and now after little time with hd800S through hugoTT, kayla scintilla is sounding fantastic. Real bump in sound, very pleased.
 
May 10, 2016 at 9:15 PM Post #953 of 2,056
I've ordered Silver C4 with single 4 pin balanced termination, and am also up in the air about splitter or no splitter. Peter said I didn't need one, so that's what it's going to be unless I change my mine before he builds it.
 
May 10, 2016 at 10:35 PM Post #954 of 2,056
  I've ordered Silver C4 with single 4 pin balanced termination, and am also up in the air about splitter or no splitter. Peter said I didn't need one, so that's what it's going to be unless I change my mine before he builds it.


Peter's correct.  You can always have him build an adapter later if you change to a different amp that uses a different type of connection.  As far as the splitter, it's a personal aesthetic choice.
 
May 10, 2016 at 10:42 PM Post #955 of 2,056
Do people usually use a splitter with single 4 pin balanced termination? Anyone got any pics of their Silver C4 cables?
 
May 11, 2016 at 7:08 AM Post #956 of 2,056
in addition to my  Molecule Elite Headphone Cable for my HE-X ( 8-wire pure "Silver Peptide" OCC litz - 4 foot length ), I have also ordered from peter a very nice custom made interconnect to connect my A&K100/MOJO  to my next SHURE KSE1500.  
 

 

 
 
 
Peter was very very helpful to provide exactly what I needed.
 
I should receive everything next week :) .... way before I get my SHURE KSE1500 :frowning2:
 
May 11, 2016 at 8:49 AM Post #957 of 2,056
May 11, 2016 at 7:18 PM Post #958 of 2,056
Nice! Two 3 pin XLRs looks like? 
 
Anyone using single 4 pin XLR balanced?
 
May 11, 2016 at 8:54 PM Post #959 of 2,056
  Nice! Two 3 pin XLRs looks like? 
 
Anyone using single 4 pin XLR balanced?


That's what I'm using in the pic.  I use an adapter which is dual 3-Pin XLR's terminated to a 4-Pin XLR.  I also have a second adapter which is dual 3-Pin XLR's terminated to a Single Ended 6.3mm TRS connector.  With this configuration I can connect to a headamp that has dual 3-Pin XLR or 4-Pin XLR or Single Ended 6.3mm outputs.
 
This is a pic of a dual 3-Pin XLR's to Single Ended 6.3mm TRS adapter.

 
May 12, 2016 at 7:01 PM Post #960 of 2,056
I ordered my Silver C4 last week, so I still have some time to make changes if I want. 
 
My biggest concern is SE or Balanced. Right now I'm using a SE only amp with a 1/4" jack, so that's what I ordered. 
 
If, in the future, I get a balanced amp, will Peter be able to swap out the SE termination for a balanced one (like XLR)? Or, is the internal wiring different, not just the termination? 
 

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