inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?

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JP78

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inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« on: 9 Nov 2008, 06:30 pm »
hello all,

a friend of mine needs a pair of 3ft biamped speaker cables in a single sheath per side for waf.

is there a good quality, very reasonably priced manufacturer you guys would recommend (the budget is around 200usd). in this application the sound quality is not supremely critical - yet :).  he and his wife are just starting their first audiophile system, but aesthetics are at a premium in their household.

thanks for the recommendations.

TONEPUB

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #1 on: 9 Nov 2008, 06:35 pm »
Try Blue Jeans Cables...

JP78

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #2 on: 9 Nov 2008, 06:39 pm »
thanks for the tip jeff. i already contacted them; but they won't put a biamp run in a single sleeve....in fact i believe i was told they don't even put their cables in sleeves at all.

best,

jp

bacobits1

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #3 on: 9 Nov 2008, 06:58 pm »
Surprised at Blue jeans cables. Try Element or Signal cables. All very good.
Short run of Kimber?

Den



Marbles

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #4 on: 9 Nov 2008, 07:01 pm »
I would try Greg Straley Reality Cables

rydenfan

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #5 on: 9 Nov 2008, 07:12 pm »
I would try Greg Straley Reality Cables

Agreed.

or Frank at Signal Cable

JP78

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #6 on: 9 Nov 2008, 08:10 pm »
thanks. shot off some emails. also talked to bill baker for a dh labs set. i think i've got enough to figure something out.

thanks guys!

jp

sbrtoy

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #7 on: 10 Nov 2008, 12:50 am »
Signal Cable is great, very good build quality and discrete black jackets.

Thebiker

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #8 on: 10 Nov 2008, 12:54 am »
You could also check out Cobalt Cable.  I used them for a long run in a previous home.  Good quality, good service.

Kane Williams

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #9 on: 10 Nov 2008, 06:16 pm »
Ultimate Cables offer great value for money. White Zombie may be good as well. DH Labs seem good value too.

Cheers

Philistine

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #10 on: 10 Nov 2008, 06:31 pm »
Another hat in the ring for Signal Cable - Frank is flexible enough to give you want you need at a fair price.

http://www.signalcable.com/

Wayner

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #11 on: 10 Nov 2008, 06:46 pm »
Bluejeans has wire for bi-wiring/amping. It's Canare S411. I have some.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm

4 wires in one jacket. That's what you want isn't it?

Wayner

doak

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #12 on: 10 Nov 2008, 07:08 pm »
The suggestions so far are good ones IMO.

I'll add that he can fairly easily "roll his own."
It can be as cheap (and good) as WLM cable. (see my post on the subject) or as slick and expensive as buying raw high(er)-end stuff and sheathing it with a color to his/his wife's liking - gets her involved and gives her input too!

It's a simple/fun project and will get him some "hands on" experience instead of "just buying stuff"
After all --- ANYONE (with a few bucks) can do THAT.   aa

KS

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #13 on: 10 Nov 2008, 07:17 pm »
Add your own sleeving to the cable of your choice:
http://www.vhaudio.com/expandablesleeving.html

Other vendors have choices of different color and material.  Should the two cables be twisted before sleeving?

Big Red Machine

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #14 on: 10 Nov 2008, 08:09 pm »
Bluejeans has wire for bi-wiring/amping. It's Canare S411. I have some.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm

4 wires in one jacket. That's what you want isn't it?

Wayner

I'm using exactly that on my HT3's right now and, honestly, for $100 of non-bi-wire cables at 17 feet length, they sound great.  SUper fast delivery as well.

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #15 on: 10 Nov 2008, 09:48 pm »
JP78,

All the ones mentioned are good recommendations.  Here is another one to consider -- HAVE Cables http://store.haveinc.com/p-47533-haveflex-11ga-biwire-speaker-cbl-s-s-3.aspx OR  http://store.haveinc.com/p-47513-haveflex-11ga-biwire-speaker-cbl-b-b-3.aspx for your friend's three foot needs.  They are an OEM for several well known companies (Benchmark DAC cable).  I needed some xtra cables for a audio G2G this past spring and they were very helpful.  They will also do custom work for you too.


musicman06

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #16 on: 11 Nov 2008, 06:15 am »
Timely thread.

I was just thinking of trying to dig up some old threads to refresh my memory on brands of affordable speaker cables so I could try out some bi-wires.

I've got Ultimate Cables interconnects already. Carl's very accomodating, and shipping was pretty quick on both orders. Probably want to stick with all copper for the speaker cables though since my system is already plenty revealing.


WerTicus

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #17 on: 11 Nov 2008, 10:30 am »
try magnet wire from an electric motor rewinder, probably get the end of a roll for free :P  Its enamel coated and looks like raw copper except it never turns green.

dangerbird

Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #18 on: 11 Nov 2008, 10:35 am »
Give Frank at Signal Cable a call,,you should be able to speak with him directly,,he has always worked with me and treated me very well. Good luck.

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Re: inexpensive custom cable manufactuer?
« Reply #19 on: 11 Nov 2008, 12:46 pm »
Just another one for future reference. Drew at Moon Audio does custom cables.
http://moon-audio.com/