DIY Speaker Cables
thetawave2
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I was inspired by slammin86's thread on DIY speaker cables, so I decided to make a similar pair! They're about 11' runs, quad-conductor 14AWG.
I made a couple changes though. I terminated each individual conductor and used stackable banana plugs so that I can use them for bi-wiring or bi-amping, or even a normal single-wire configuration. Also, I used cable boots from Parts Express. Those worked out quite nicely!
This was my first DIY audio project and I think I'm hooked. I'm considering doing a subwoofer cable next. Any suggestions?
I made a couple changes though. I terminated each individual conductor and used stackable banana plugs so that I can use them for bi-wiring or bi-amping, or even a normal single-wire configuration. Also, I used cable boots from Parts Express. Those worked out quite nicely!
This was my first DIY audio project and I think I'm hooked. I'm considering doing a subwoofer cable next. Any suggestions?
My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers
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Those look great. Very nice workmanship!
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DIY is very rewarding. Good job.If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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Nice work man!Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Heat shrink can make anything look like a big dollar product. I love it!
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Heat shrink can make anything look like a big dollar product. I love it!
All the heatshrink besides the smaller red stuff was fairly thick and adhesive-lined. I would definitely recommend that variety to DIYers, even if there is somewhat of a price difference. I think it looks better and makes quite a nice seal.My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers -
Care to post up the part numbers or links to the heat shrink and cable boots you used? That is assuming you got everything from PE.
I would like to clean up some of my speaker cabling and like what you have done. -
Care to post up the part numbers or links to the heat shrink and cable boots you used? That is assuming you got everything from PE.
I would like to clean up some of my speaker cabling and like what you have done.
I got most of the stuff off of ebay but I'll try to get the information for you. The cable boots I bought from Parts Express through Amazon. I'm at work right now but I can get you the information this evening.My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers -
3:1 heat shrink give a nice,tight fit !!!!If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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For pdxfj and anyone else who's curious, here's a parts list!
Cable: Canare 4s11 (4x14AWG) available at performanceaudio.com
Techflex: 3/8" Carbon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360362483379&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Heatshrink:
3/8"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380179030126&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370382665029&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
3/4" (3:1 shrink ratio, dual-walled, with adhesive lining)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380089733554&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#ht_2921wt_688
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380148398322&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Parts Express Cable Pants: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XTOO6
Banana Plugs:
Set Screw: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380300277106&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Open Screw, Stackable: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160507137967&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:ITMy Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers -
Nice job man. Glad I could be an inspiration.Receiver: ONKYO 709
Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
Front: EmpTek E55Ti
Center: EmpTek E56Ci
Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
TV: LG 55"
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Also, check out my new audio blog for more details about the process of making them as well as a performance review!
http://paugustinos.blogspot.com/My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers -
Thanks, Keiko! I like the looks of yours too and I'm glad you enjoyed making them.My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers
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they look great, good job brother.
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Great cable work guys!CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Nice work theta and Keiko! Since we are sharing here are some cables I made out of Canare 4S11 and GLS locking bananas. I made two ten foot sections and one 6 foot section. Had a blast making them and they sound great to me.
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Awesome work, breal! I'm so glad that people are making their own cables. I found a great project, had a lot of fun and made a great improvement to my own system all because I happened to come across slammin's thread, so I'm really glad others are trying this out too because of my thread!My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers
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Thanks theta. Like you I got the idea from slammin86, so thanks slammin for sharing! I was looking into making my own RCA's, but figured it was cheaper to go with the Bluejeans RCA's.
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If you do go through with that please let me know how it goes!My Stereo: Tannoy D100s, Yaqin MC-100B, VPI Traveler, Dynavector 10x5 MC Phono Cartridge, heavily modified Yaqin MS-22B phono preamp, TEAC EQA-20 equalizer, Belkin PureAV PF30 Power Conditioner, Canare 4s11 speaker cables, Custom dust cover from DigitalDeckCovers
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Will do theta.
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Nice Job guys!!!Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
SVS SB16 X2
Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
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Looks good. I bet those cables work fine as they're out from your own labor. Great job!
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Sweet looking cables!
