My first DIY cables

themuskr
themuskr Posts: 149
edited January 2012 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I didn't have anything for the girlfriend to get me this christmas so i decided to have her get me the parts for DIY cables. I needed something to occupy me so this was perfect. I got some Belden 5000UE cable, cable pants, techflex, heat shrink tube, and banna plugs. I got the cable from BJC and the rest from parts express. This project turned out to be easier than i thought it would be. I cut the cable to length, stripped it and tinned the ends. Add a little heat shrink and techflex and it looks professional!

I also got a new fun tool in the process, a Bernzomatic mini torch. it had everything i needed; hot knife soldering tip, and heat shrink melting tip. Worked Perfect!


and now pics! I don't think i did too bad for being my first crack at it.

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One end isn't terminated because i have BJC bannanas at school with my system
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2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
1 Mirage OMD-C1
4 Mirage nanosat MX
Mirage MM-6
Def Tech Prosub 100
Pioneer Elite vsx-40
BJC cable
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2011
    Nice work.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2011
    Looks great!

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited December 2011
    Nice job!
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited December 2011
    Thanks guys. They turned out much better than i thought they would.
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • dfretwell
    dfretwell Posts: 103
    edited January 2012
    You've inspired me to give this a go. How hard was it muskr?
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited January 2012
    Very nice, if u don't mind, what was the cost per foot not counting the torch?
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    dfretwell wrote: »
    You've inspired me to give this a go. How hard was it muskr?

    It was easy if you are a modest DIY'er
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    Very nice, if u don't mind, what was the cost per foot not counting the torch?

    It was about $50 all said and done, and i have not had a chance to listen to them because i am away from my system until the ninth
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited January 2012
    How long dis make them
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    they are about 12 ft long
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Nice work! I have so much of that stuff at my house but I never seem to get the time to make any cables :(

    I know what you mean! it took me a few years to get tired of cutting of oxidized cable ends.
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited January 2012
    Nice Job on your cables! DIY can be lots of fun, and save lots of money! :biggrin:
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    Nice Job on your cables! DIY can be lots of fun, and save lots of money! :biggrin:

    Thanks, I love making things myself. Saving money is great too!
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • rengnath
    rengnath Posts: 118
    edited January 2012
    They look great! What size tech flex did you end up using with the Belden 5000UE?
    AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
    Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
    Mains - RT1000i Towers
    Center - CS400i
    Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200

    My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin:
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    it's 3/8" It was a perfect snug fit!
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • rengnath
    rengnath Posts: 118
    edited January 2012
    Thanks! Im going to order my stuff now :)
    AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
    Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
    Mains - RT1000i Towers
    Center - CS400i
    Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200

    My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin:
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  • Texun2
    Texun2 Posts: 10
    edited January 2012
    Very good idea, I need to add that to the honey-do list
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