[Good Times]

I’ve used a Qables y-splitter for an RCA interconnect, but found that since the cable is split, it really isn’t the best. It’s 6.5mm at the single end which is a perfect fit, but 6.5mm at the split ends (and really only needs to be like 3mm).

Has anyone found a supplier for those flexible plastic/rubber splitters you see on QED cables for example? Something like that looks great but I’ve never been able to find a stockist……

Or any other suggestions? I'm just after a neater look.

 

[gore.rubicon]

Have you tried using barrels? and tight heatshrink?

 

[Lil' Knight]

Just use 2 pieces of heatshrink and you'll be fine.
The Quables' y-splitter is way too big for any cable I used.

 

[BradJudy]

How about the cable "pants" from PartsExpress: Parts-Express.com - Search Results

You can cut them down to whatever length you want.

 

[qusp]

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Originally Posted by Good Times /img/forum/go_quote.gif I’ve used a Qables y-splitter for an RCA interconnect, but found that since the cable is split, it really isn’t the best. It’s 6.5mm at the single end which is a perfect fit, but 6.5mm at the split ends (and really only needs to be like 3mm). Has anyone found a supplier for those flexible plastic/rubber splitters you see on QED cables for example? Something like that looks great but I’ve never been able to find a stockist…… Or any other suggestions? I'm just after a neater look.

you do know thers a 5mm version too right?? but yeah I second the barrel plus heatshrink method; also some of the springs you get given as strain relief work well too with heatshrink also

 

[Good Times]

Brad, that's EXACTLY what I was thinking but didn't know what it was called. Pants - ha, nice. Do you need a touch of glue when using them, or do they hold tight by themselves?

 

[Lamenthe]

I've been wondering about the same thing. Tell me how it goes. They look metallic though, so it still might be better going with the heat shrinks.

 

[Good Times]

Because I'm in Oz and postage can kill you from parts stores, I'm going to try these. I'll let you know how they go.

A local retailer wanted $22 a pair for the same thing!

4 New Pro Series 2 Channel Speaker Cable Wire Pants! - eBay Speaker Cables, Audio Cables Connectors, A V Accessories Cables, Electronics. (end time 01-Mar-09 08:50:47 AEDST)

 

[Pars]

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Originally Posted by gore.rubicon /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you tried using barrels? and tight heatshrink?

When you say barrels, I'm not sure I understand what you mean?

 

[Pars]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pars /img/forum/go_quote.gif When you say barrels, I'm not sure I understand what you mean?

Anyone?