New cables question.

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,564
So, I received my replacement power cables today for my new PB16’s. SVS sent 6’ cables, I really needed 8’ cables. Anyway, just like many cables you order now a days, they come either rolled to tight and tied or in my case folded and tied. What is the best method or your method to straighten them out? Is it just best to let them straighten themselves out or do any of you guys have a better method. My OCD has kicked in and these new power cords looking like a snake going from my wall plate to the subs is driving me nuts, lol! Really dumb question but figured I’d ask anyways! Thanks!
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,481
    Set them out in the sun for a few hours, once warmed up they should straighten pretty good. Or keep them warm and mold them best you can to ease the OCD
    :)
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,136
    Warm them as stated above and put them under some small tension for a day or two? Maybe between a bench vice and a workmate or the like, with foam cushioning of course.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Crown D150 amp
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,136
    You might also periodically hit them with a blow dryer while they are under the tension^^^
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Crown D150 amp
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform