A Aliixer Audioholic Aug 21, 2004 180 0 0 Jul 22, 2005 #1 Does anyone know what size techflex would shealth this cable? Also if I was going to using wbt crimps on the ends what size do you get if not bi-wiring. I want to just twist two positive and two negative together. thanks in advance.
Does anyone know what size techflex would shealth this cable? Also if I was going to using wbt crimps on the ends what size do you get if not bi-wiring. I want to just twist two positive and two negative together. thanks in advance.
A Aliixer Audioholic Aug 21, 2004 180 0 0 Jul 22, 2005 #2 the canare is a 14 awg cable that is star quad design. http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=528&Cid=9f1156ef979ef3639171cbfee4ddad08
the canare is a 14 awg cable that is star quad design. http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=528&Cid=9f1156ef979ef3639171cbfee4ddad08
jaxvon Audioholic Ninja Feb 17, 2004 4,192 0 0 39 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Jul 22, 2005 #3 I believe the cable is 3/8" thick, so a slightly smaller techflex, say quarter inch, should work awesomely. And I think the WBT bananas (horribly overpriced...) are one size fits all...so just twist your wires, insert, and crimp.
I believe the cable is 3/8" thick, so a slightly smaller techflex, say quarter inch, should work awesomely. And I think the WBT bananas (horribly overpriced...) are one size fits all...so just twist your wires, insert, and crimp.
Duffinator Audioholic Field Marshall Aug 26, 2004 1,619 0 48 Roseville, CA Jul 23, 2005 #4 Call the distributor and ask. I used 1/4 inch on my Belden 12 gauge and it worked fine but thought I could have used the next size larger. You can also call Parts Express and ask them. At $1.25 a foot that's pretty expensive. Check out the 12 gauge at Home Depot, around $.40 per foot and it works well. You can buy a new CD or DVD with the savings.
Call the distributor and ask. I used 1/4 inch on my Belden 12 gauge and it worked fine but thought I could have used the next size larger. You can also call Parts Express and ask them. At $1.25 a foot that's pretty expensive. Check out the 12 gauge at Home Depot, around $.40 per foot and it works well. You can buy a new CD or DVD with the savings.
A Aliixer Audioholic Aug 21, 2004 180 0 0 Jul 23, 2005 #5 Yes the DIY site is overpriced, I picked up the speaker cable on ebay at a steep discount. I actually agree with the earlier post on the WBT's being over priced as well. So I have steered clear and found a german connector made by Viablue. I will post a pic. However they suggest using a crimping collar when terminating. These too are not cheap compared to others but I found a store in oregon that will discount them and ship free of charge no tax. Can't beat that. Attachments banana.jpg 7.9 KB · Views: 1,238 crimpingsleeve.jpg 5.5 KB · Views: 1,083
Yes the DIY site is overpriced, I picked up the speaker cable on ebay at a steep discount. I actually agree with the earlier post on the WBT's being over priced as well. So I have steered clear and found a german connector made by Viablue. I will post a pic. However they suggest using a crimping collar when terminating. These too are not cheap compared to others but I found a store in oregon that will discount them and ship free of charge no tax. Can't beat that.
jaxvon Audioholic Ninja Feb 17, 2004 4,192 0 0 39 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Jul 23, 2005 #6 Very pretty looking terminations. How much did you end up paying per foot on that 4S11?
A Aliixer Audioholic Aug 21, 2004 180 0 0 Jul 23, 2005 #8 Viablue The speaker connectors above are similar to WBT, quality termination and good asthetics. The best part is they are half the price. about $6.50 a piece.
Viablue The speaker connectors above are similar to WBT, quality termination and good asthetics. The best part is they are half the price. about $6.50 a piece.
jaxvon Audioholic Ninja Feb 17, 2004 4,192 0 0 39 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Jul 23, 2005 #9 Not a bad price, though you could've gotten it for 4 bucks cheaper from Westlake Electronic. If you need some more, I'd suggest you shop there. They have the BEST bulk cable prices I've seen.
Not a bad price, though you could've gotten it for 4 bucks cheaper from Westlake Electronic. If you need some more, I'd suggest you shop there. They have the BEST bulk cable prices I've seen.
3 3beanlimit Junior Audioholic Jan 9, 2005 79 0 0 73 Jul 25, 2005 #10 Aliixer said: The speaker connectors above are similar to WBT, quality termination and good asthetics. The best part is they are half the price. about $6.50 a piece. Click to expand... Got a link?
Aliixer said: The speaker connectors above are similar to WBT, quality termination and good asthetics. The best part is they are half the price. about $6.50 a piece. Click to expand... Got a link?
C claudermilk Full Audioholic Apr 22, 2005 283 0 0 Jul 25, 2005 #11 The link provided by Aliixter has a link to the spec sheet. That's what I used to choose the Techflex size (I think 1/4 or 3/8). I got the cable from Westlake Electronics--best prices on bulk by far; Techflex from Part Express. For connectors, I got the locking banana plugs from Orange County Speaker; they are WBT knockoffs & are nice quality. Check wheir website or ebay for their auctions.
The link provided by Aliixter has a link to the spec sheet. That's what I used to choose the Techflex size (I think 1/4 or 3/8). I got the cable from Westlake Electronics--best prices on bulk by far; Techflex from Part Express. For connectors, I got the locking banana plugs from Orange County Speaker; they are WBT knockoffs & are nice quality. Check wheir website or ebay for their auctions.
A Aliixer Audioholic Aug 21, 2004 180 0 0 Jul 25, 2005 #12 Here is one link to a retail store, however there are better prices out there. just google search viablue. Its a german company I believe. Odd as it may seem, ever day I check the prices, they seem to go up. The spades on the site say 9.00 each. Yet I just emailed them and the banana's were 7.00 each. So for some reason or another the price is going up on these connectors. http://www.oregondv.com/Viablue_TS_Spade_Connectors.htm
Here is one link to a retail store, however there are better prices out there. just google search viablue. Its a german company I believe. Odd as it may seem, ever day I check the prices, they seem to go up. The spades on the site say 9.00 each. Yet I just emailed them and the banana's were 7.00 each. So for some reason or another the price is going up on these connectors. http://www.oregondv.com/Viablue_TS_Spade_Connectors.htm
