Cut Monster Cables

lilchas · 8th February 2006, 10:07 PM

Had my speaker monster cable wires running under my carpet and when the carpet installers put in the new rug they damaged and cut the wires. My question is what's the best way to splice the wires and maintain a good signal since replacing the whole wire is not a option? Thanks!

Bas Horneman · 8th February 2006, 10:40 PM

Personally I would solder the cable. Simple but effective. Not as good as the original..but probably the best you can do under the circumstances.

Cal Weldon · 8th February 2006, 10:41 PM

I'm with Bas, solder them.

pinkmouse · 8th February 2006, 10:43 PM

Just to be different from my fellow mods, I'd go for crimps. Quicker and neater, and no risk of solder on the carpet.

Rodeodave · 8th February 2006, 10:45 PM

Which type is it? The clear jacket?

Basic, simple solution (first thing that came to my mind): Use solder with high silver content to splice the wires and insulate with heat shrink tubes.

oldbar · 9th February 2006, 02:14 AM

The carpet installers cut them then they should replace them for you no matter how big the job is.
It is there fault for not being carefull enough to ensure they do not damage anything.

blunderman · 9th February 2006, 02:57 AM

If the speaker wire is like any other Monster wire I've seen, it has a plastic "dielectric" doohicky centered in the middle of the conductors, and an inner plastic sleeve surrounding the conductor bundle. These seem to be there for marketing reasons, but will make soldering a pain if not removed.

While the carpet is up, you could run new wire in between the tack strip and baseboard.

boydon_lepasci · 9th February 2006, 03:30 AM

Carpet runs are a bad idea; in some cases even illegal(fire codes). The furthest I would carry any install is the aforementioned run between the tack strip and baseboard. Maybe this was a sign?

Scottmoose · 9th February 2006, 09:08 AM

Solder it, crimp it, cold weld it. The electrons won't care. Just make sure it's well insulated. Under-carpet wiring is not a good idea in general though, as noted in the last post. Just replace it. Doesn't have to be expensive. Quad have demonstrated their 989 electrostatics (one of the most transparent speakers ever made) with a power-cord ripped off a Black & Decker hedge-trimmer before now. Did anyone notice? Nope.

Best
Scott

quickshift · 9th February 2006, 09:22 AM

Um, unless you have signed a disclaimer stating you absolve the fitters of any responsibility for losses or damage that happens as a direct result of their activities, I'd go after them for replacements...

They will be insured and if their premuims go up it'll teach them to be more careful in future...

You shouldn't suffer as a result of their activities even if you can easily effect a satisfactory repair.

8th February 2006, 10:07 PM	#1
lilchas diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Mi.	Cut Monster Cables Had my speaker monster cable wires running under my carpet and when the carpet installers put in the new rug they damaged and cut the wires. My question is what's the best way to splice the wires and maintain a good signal since replacing the whole wire is not a option? Thanks!

8th February 2006, 10:40 PM	#2
Bas Horneman diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Netherlands Blog Entries: 18	Personally I would solder the cable. Simple but effective. Not as good as the original..but probably the best you can do under the circumstances. __________________ Boatanchor amps forum My "adventures" in audio

8th February 2006, 10:41 PM	#3
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	I'm with Bas, solder them. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

8th February 2006, 10:43 PM	#4
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Just to be different from my fellow mods, I'd go for crimps. Quicker and neater, and no risk of solder on the carpet. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

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Rodeodave diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the alps Blog Entries: 1	Which type is it? The clear jacket? Basic, simple solution (first thing that came to my mind): Use solder with high silver content to splice the wires and insulate with heat shrink tubes. __________________ Gravity - Making the G since 13.7 billion B.C.


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9th February 2006, 02:14 AM	#6
oldbar diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Taree	The carpet installers cut them then they should replace them for you no matter how big the job is. It is there fault for not being carefull enough to ensure they do not damage anything.

9th February 2006, 02:57 AM	#7
blunderman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central Illinois	Tricky Soldering If the speaker wire is like any other Monster wire I've seen, it has a plastic "dielectric" doohicky centered in the middle of the conductors, and an inner plastic sleeve surrounding the conductor bundle. These seem to be there for marketing reasons, but will make soldering a pain if not removed. While the carpet is up, you could run new wire in between the tack strip and baseboard.

9th February 2006, 03:30 AM	#8
boydon_lepasci diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake	Carpet runs are a bad idea; in some cases even illegal(fire codes). The furthest I would carry any install is the aforementioned run between the tack strip and baseboard. Maybe this was a sign?

9th February 2006, 09:08 AM	#9
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Solder it, crimp it, cold weld it. The electrons won't care. Just make sure it's well insulated. Under-carpet wiring is not a good idea in general though, as noted in the last post. Just replace it. Doesn't have to be expensive. Quad have demonstrated their 989 electrostatics (one of the most transparent speakers ever made) with a power-cord ripped off a Black & Decker hedge-trimmer before now. Did anyone notice? Nope. Best Scott

9th February 2006, 09:22 AM	#10
quickshift diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West London	Um, unless you have signed a disclaimer stating you absolve the fitters of any responsibility for losses or damage that happens as a direct result of their activities, I'd go after them for replacements... They will be insured and if their premuims go up it'll teach them to be more careful in future... You shouldn't suffer as a result of their activities even if you can easily effect a satisfactory repair.

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