Random DIY Speaker Cable Karma

praedet
praedet Posts: 314
edited June 2010 in The Clubhouse
All right, so I was trying to play around with making my computer system sound better. I got some Audioengine A5s and thought I would make a nice speaker cable to connect them (using this great method)
The cable is 3 feet long, made using Canare 4S11 speaker cable with the blue jeans cable bananas soldered onto the ends of the cables using Cardas Quad-Eutectic solder. They are covered with the Clean cut flame retardant Techflex (because it looks cool), and shrink wrap for overall spiffiness ;)
The problem is that the A5s can’t accept bananas. I do not want to try and take the cable apart, so I have one 3 ft speaker cable in need of a good home. I will of course pay shipping.

To sweeten the deal, if you need a 2nd cable to match, I will build it for you for just the cost of the Canare 4S11, Bananas, and shipping to me. I have the rest of the stuff, and I will make the cable, and ship it to you, for free. That way you have a matched set of cables…

So, simply say you are in and I will draw a winner on Tuesday night. Whoever wins can tell me if they want me to make another one or not…
HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • Rev. Hayes
    Rev. Hayes Posts: 475
    edited June 2010
    Nice looking cable build.

    definitely in :)
    Sounds good to me...
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,601
    edited June 2010
    Not in. But excellent job! Very nice looking cables!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2010
    In please, Thank You.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited June 2010
    I'm in. Thanks.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited June 2010
    In Please, would love a nice cable for the center cannel in my spare room!
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  • j allen
    j allen Posts: 363
    edited June 2010
    Am I too new to say in? The monster cable on my center channel is literally corroding. :D

    In, please, if I can.
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited June 2010
    j allen wrote: »
    Am I too new to say in? The monster cable on my center channel is literally corroding. :D

    In, please, if I can.
    Nobody is too new ;)
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited June 2010
    In please, and thank you!
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2010
    In please...
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited June 2010
    Cool. In please.
    My Basement / Home Theater Room
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited June 2010
    Nice Karma.....In please.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited June 2010
    in please...thank you.
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2010
    In please, thanks!
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2010
    Not in, but outstanding craftsmanship on the cables bro.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    edited June 2010
    In please. Thanks.

    John
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • artinaz
    artinaz Posts: 185
    edited June 2010
    In please.

    Thanks!
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited June 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Not in, but outstanding craftsmanship on the cables bro.
    Thanks!
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited June 2010
    Cables look very nice and kudos for the karma!

    In please.
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

    The only true barrier to knowledge is the assumption that you already have it. - C.H. Dodd
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited June 2010
    All right, from http://www.random.org/, the winner is number 4, grimmace19!

    Please shoot me your shipping info, and any info on if you want a matching cable, etc.

    Thanks!
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited June 2010
    WooooHoooo! and PM sent
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited June 2010
    Thanks Folks!
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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