I need to do a complete recable of my iems (from earbuds to jack), and I wasn't sure which type of wire I should use. I'd like it to be as thin and lightweight as possible, low impedance, balanced, and good sound quality. I'm very new at this so I really don't know where to begin as far as what type of wire to buy. thanks
priorities for new iem cable:
-Balanced stereo sound
-Thin and lightweight
-Low impedance
-Good sound quality
priorities for new iem cable:
-Balanced stereo sound
-Thin and lightweight
-Low impedance
-Good sound quality
Dual shielded twisted pair -- Alphawire 2466 -- it's about $0.80/ft.
If you can do with something which is a bit ungainly -- one of my favorites is CAT5 cable -- easily used for balanced, and very inexpensive.
Neither of these is "thin", however.
If you can do with something which is a bit ungainly -- one of my favorites is CAT5 cable -- easily used for balanced, and very inexpensive.
Neither of these is "thin", however.
flexibility, light weight are paramount in IEM cable - any cable motion is converted to audible noise and distracting mechanical tugging
the construction is often very peculiar to the application with extremely fine wires spiraled around a high tensile strength, flexible fiber core of polyester or even kevlar
if they are worth enough to recable I would check the manufacturer, otherwise use another cheaper IEM's cable - I usually toss the earbuds sold with DAP – the cheap DAP’s cable may not a “audiophile improvement” but better matched to the task than any but the most dedicated hobbyist is going to manage
the CAT5 suggestion is ludicrous - typical IEM weigh nearly as much as a few inches of CAT5
the construction is often very peculiar to the application with extremely fine wires spiraled around a high tensile strength, flexible fiber core of polyester or even kevlar
if they are worth enough to recable I would check the manufacturer, otherwise use another cheaper IEM's cable - I usually toss the earbuds sold with DAP – the cheap DAP’s cable may not a “audiophile improvement” but better matched to the task than any but the most dedicated hobbyist is going to manage
the CAT5 suggestion is ludicrous - typical IEM weigh nearly as much as a few inches of CAT5
I just ordered Mogami Mini Quad to recable my Grados. (got from redco.com)
Heard good things about it on head-fi
Josh
Heard good things about it on head-fi
Josh
tone arm wire cardas or there is even some nice NOS 30AWG stranded silver coaxial tone arm wire at hificollective, though that would be too pricey and y0ou may as well buy new IEMs. the cardas is like 2 dollars a foot though and nice and thin, probably even lighter than the stock cable, but quite strong.
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