[markkr]

They still sound like crap, but at least they still work!

Used Navahips 24GA silver strand, Radio Shack 1/8" plug, and a shoelace from my Airwalks...

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

good to practice on junk phones first.

 

[g5tar]

looks good- how was it working on the IEM? i imagine it would be pretty tight

 
i wish i started my first project on some cheapos, unfortunately, i destroyed a pair of d2000s 

 

[markkr]

The braiding was more time consuming than I anticipated, then to cover it up with a cheap shoelace. Working with a shoelace SUCKED, I will purchase the correct sleeving next time.
 
Also the cheap Radio Shack plug was no fun to work with.
 
Working with the IEM itself was a piece of cake, it was the cable that was a PITA.
 
off for more practice...

 

[g5tar]

how does a shoelace fit into the equation? how did you braid it?

 

[markkr]

Quote:

how does a shoelace fit into the equation? how did you braid it?

 
between the "Y" split and the 1/8" plug, I braided the cable using: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/173896/tutorial-how-to-make-a-litz-braid
 
though the braid was nice looking, it seemed cleaner to use the shoelace to cover it... beginner mistake I suppose
 
it could be my imagination... but I think they might sound a bit better than stock

 

[g5tar]

How does the shoelace cover it.

 

[markkr]

The shoelace is hollow, I threaded the braided cable thru it.

 

[g5tar]

not a bad idea.

 

[Almighty]

Instead of shoelace just get some heat-shrink tubing.

That way you get the braided feel of a cable, but it's far more form fitting and makes it FAR easier to fish wires through.

http://www.buyheatshrink.com/


I own skull candy titans. Piece of advice, do some heatshrink tubing around casing and the wire out. When you step on the wire later you'll thank me later.

 

[nullstring]

Alot of effort for poor headphones... but ok!