wiring problem, can you help?

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited August 2003 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
here it is...
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Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2003
    OMG! That looks like some bad noodle soup :)

    If you are serious, use velcro straps.

    http://www.buycableties.com/velcro-cable-ties.html
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    To quote Indiana Jones;
    "Snakes!...I hate Snakes!"

    The first thing you need to do is seperate your cables, wires, & power cords. Try keeping all of the cables bundled by the signal that they are carrying. Cable ties are a great solution, try HD or Lowes, even a few wraps of electrical tape can help. Split loom is another good way to keep the wiring mess to a minimum. If you cann afford it, get rid of all the cables that are too long and use the shortest length possible.

    Hey I'm not perfect either, but I tried to clean my mess up as much as possible.
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  • botany
    botany Posts: 68
    edited August 2003
    What the hell is that s##T. I would start all over and do it right the next time.


    Botany
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2003
    Frank Z

    good advice. I'm rewiring the HT this weekend. It should be a huge improvement over what I had, once I get it all wired again. I'm eliminating like you said. the cables that are to long.. and keeping everyting short.

    I ventured down to my local Radio Shack to give their Fusion cables a try on one of my components. So far... without burn in yet.. the 2m Fusion cable had added some bass respose.. but I lost some in the upper end. I'm thinking after they have time to burn in, it'll probably open up. :D they aren't to bad.. and for 1/3 the price of the IXOS cables I normally use.

    Al
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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  • Loud &amp; Clear
    Loud &amp; Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2003
    Might want to plug in that power cord, or you'll lose top & bottom end. ;>}

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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Frank Z


    Hey I'm not perfect either, but I tried to clean my mess up as much as possible.

    Frank I have only 1 thing ta say... NICE JOB!!!

    Twin and pondering spagetti:D

    Twin
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited August 2003
    Wow, FrankZ that is really nice. I straightened up all my crap for the most part, but It's not worth spending too much time on it since I need to get better wires eventually.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2003
    Frank,
    Are the cans of soup in your pantry in alphabetical order?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Frank,
    Are the cans of soup in your pantry in alphabetical order?

    No! That would be stupid. I have them grouped by Type of Soup and Manufacturer though......Geez that sounds anal!

    (Leaves the room humming the Alphabet song...)
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited August 2003
    lol... that's the spirit... Seriously, the bundling does look very pro...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    I think that keeping the wires in some kind of bundle or harness just makes sense. Swapping out components is much easier, and eliminating any potential intereference are a couple of reasons to "Keep It Neat." I'm sure that just about everyone here, at one time or another, has gotten behind their rack and said "I've Got to straighten this crap out." It's kinda frustrating to attempt a simple 1 or 2 connection change and end up having to just yank everything and start from scratch!

    BTW, All of my canned goods are now in Reverse Alphabetic order, Z thru A!
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited August 2003
    Where's the sauce (for the spaghetti)?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2003
    Originally posted by wallstreet
    Where's the sauce (for the spaghetti)?

    Home made from scratch only!!
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