Bi-Wires made affordably.... (1 Viewer)

[Brett DiMichele]

Hey all,
I just wanted to let you know that rather than paying some
rediculous price for Bi-Wire sets I choose to make my own.
I used Sound-King 99.999% OFC 12Ga Rope Braid. I bought
100' of this from Parts Express ( http://www.partsexpress.com
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Brett DiMichele
Certified Audio Nut
My Home Theater Site!
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[Chu Gai]

"Well worth it even if there is no noticeable increase in
anything!"
an interesting set of values. i have a sundry collection of things that don't work. credit card # and expiration date please

 

[Brett DiMichele]

Chu,
What I mean is that for all the more it cost it is well
worth it to have a quality speaker lead even if your ear
can not distinguish it.. And I highly doubt a $1000.00
pair of Nordst Red Dawns are any diffrent or better.
Hell if I spent a grand or two on cables I would make
myself hear a diffrence, Either that or I would bust
out the can of Vaseline when I made my next purchase
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Brett DiMichele
Certified Audio Nut
My Home Theater Site!
[email protected]

 

[Chu Gai]

only joshing with you

nothing wrong with buying/making wires and enjoying the appearance of the finished product. you used a propane torch? wow! haven't you heard that that using a mini butane torch results in deeper bass and extended frequency response because the molecules are bigger? for shame!

 

[Brett DiMichele]

Chu,
"you used a propane torch? wow! haven't you heard that that using a mini butane torch results in deeper bass and extended frequency response because the molecules are bigger?" ROTFLMFAO!!!!

I tried using my Butane Torch (My Cig Lighter) which would
have worked but took too long to get enough heat on the
banana plug for the solder to flow. I used a good heavy
gauge 60/40 silver solder with rosin core. I tinned all the
wire leads and then inserted them into the banana plugs and
then heated the plug untill the solder began to flow. Once
it was hot enough it retained the heat long enough for me
to fill the voids inside the plug with solder. It doesn't
get any better than this

I will take pictures of the
completed wires as soon as my Alpha braided sleeving gets
here!

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Brett DiMichele
Certified Audio Nut
My Home Theater Site!
[email protected]

 

[Chu Gai]

I'll be looking forward to seeing your finished product. Myself, I try to hide the wires, but nothing wrong with making them look good...after all its one of the selling points for many manufacturers. Btw you'll find there are several wire manufacturers out there, some of whom are quite willing to send you 'gratis' a customer sample of their wires. For the more 'exotic' varieties which include 'precious' metals there may be a nominal charge. You may need to provide a 'letterhead' and then fax your request. This will allow you to play a bit. Email me if you're interested in sources that provide this information.