How To Make Top Quality Speaker Cables Yourself

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The next video will be a sound test comparison between these and bare minimum 16ga regular wire. This shows you how you can make your own premium high end speaker wire yourself using some basic tools and the below supplies. Exactly how you construct them is completely up to you and your situation, there are endless possibilities.
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@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

@tesmith47 3 года назад

10 awg is bigger than12awg

@user-ks8pc2qb3z 11 месяцев назад

I have a pair if Bose 701 series ii speakers. The setup has an interconnect cable that you connect the right speaker to the left speaker. It is missing. Can you please tell me the best way to create a 4 piece type of connection for this.

@natejohnstone6196 8 месяцев назад

I searched for this by topic. 45-seconds in I'm like "I know this guy's voice". Another minute and I said "This sounds just like the guy from Cigar Obsession!" Then I saw the channel name, lol. So cool. Great video too, man. I'm making some cables this week!

@COGuyStuff 8 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard!

@onyachamp 12 дней назад

Thanks mate, used this method to do cables for my 5.1 theatre setup. Pretty much same gauge amazon cable, same sheath/loom, plugs and shrink tube. The only different thing I did was to use a small amount of clear sticky tape wound around the sheath and cable to stop the ends from fraying as I slid the Y pants on. Was having a bugger of a time before that.

@cavebeastdemon3631 3 года назад

I just made a set of wires today. I went a little farther though. I used 100% pure copper OFC wire with super flexible sheathing. I then covered that with braided tined copper for shielding after which I covered both with braided purple, (speakers are purple , I made those too) braided plastic sheath. I used pants and shrink tube on all joints. My connectors are also pure red copper with a special metal coating(?). I used the included set screws to fasten them and then heated them with a heavy duty soldering iron, soldering the wires in place also! I have the same auto strippers for many years!

@MelanieKuula_Survivor 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. You were the only one I could find for my type of wiring. The screw ones with the hole going threw it.

@russianwolfhound1 3 года назад

Nicely done. Clear and complete explanations accompanied with good video images. This is one of the better how-to videos.

@droper683 3 года назад

very good vid man straight forward and to the point.

@chadbarker4023 3 года назад

Very good video man. Made some cables myself but didn't turn out so great but cables do make a difference. Thanks

@williammcquade3081 Год назад

Thanks for this.

@jamesa.bassuk2920 Год назад

Nicely done video. It was super easy to follow your links. Happy to know that you earned a bit of coin from my Amazon order. Cheers

@danguzman4676 3 года назад

I use solid core 10 gauge once their bent into place they are in place, wire fits great in those Speaker wire clip or twits down. Even use on my Book Shelf Speakers.

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 4 года назад

Great job man ! Made my own out of Audioquest supply they sound great with long grain copper and beryllium copper silver Bfa a lil exspensive though for 🍌 plugs though

@philipsawyers719 4 года назад

Thank you

@damyukiddz2198 Год назад

Thank You

@Sharkrescuedog 4 года назад

Nice job Brian

@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

Thanks!

@izopen 10 месяцев назад

Thanks

@tigerbalm666 20 часов назад

Tip: Cut the braided sleeve at an ANGLE!

@sagauer 3 года назад

You are like the Bob Ross of audio, so relaxing to watch :-)

@COGuyStuff 3 года назад

😊 thank you

@ronniefranks4351 3 года назад

I recommend the BFA Z-type banana plugs soldered to the wire using a good quality silver solder. Additionally, select plugs without screws and containing the least possible metal. Large, clunky connectors aren’t necessary and serve no purpose and can actually be detrimental to the sound quality.

@froidd758 2 года назад

Nice. Do you still accept custom assembly?

@dikludas 2 года назад

Nice

@duroxkilo 3 года назад

usually doubling the cable, reduces the gauge by 3.. per cable producers' specifications, 12AGW can carry 20Amps with no issues @240ACVolts over 100ft. so that's that. :}

@abh3960 3 года назад

Nice. I'm a disabled vet. My apt. Av system. 3 cables 8ft. 1- 3 ft. 2- 4 ft...

@twinsatha2 Год назад

Hey, can I attach these to a simple jack extension so as to connect the speaker to my laptop?

@lordgarth1 4 года назад

I have to do that to even approach the quality my buddy buys.

@ChrisKitzmann 3 года назад

I would like a few cables made...how can I connect with you to get them made?

@mattsmith6828 3 года назад

I have to use an RCA jack/plug because that's what goes to my sub-woofer (which also acts as my AVR). My question is - What is a good quality RCA jack/plug that can pair with speaker wire (14 AWG) that doesn't cost a fortune?

@iammaximus614 3 года назад

Great 👍🏽 info, For the rears/ceiling into the wood & drywall.... Will a 14 gauge be good Or stick to the 12g? And what parameters should length plays in?

@rweakley 3 года назад

It all depends on the impedance. It really has nothing to do with power. It's all about run length. Your wire should not be more than 5% of the speaker's impedance. So for an 8 ohm, your wire should not be more than 0.4 ohm. Unless you're running more than 80 feet, you won't need 12 gauge wire, assuming 8 ohm speakers. Check out www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm He has compiled more information about speaker wire than you would believe exists!

@yvesn58 3 года назад

Banana plugs are nicer and more convenient. However, do they provide a contact (with speaker and amp) as good as just plain cables ? Any kind of losses with these plugs ?

@michaels5166 2 года назад

Getting that stripper as soon as possible..I just need to find out what parts/cable i want..

@sc0or 5 месяцев назад

After I tried 24-cores braided speaker cable, no 2-cores cable can satisfy my ears. Even 6AVG -) When it's braided, it gives so pure dynamic!.. Even a 16-cores one for my turntable makes a big difference (but unfortunately it was made not a 50-60Hz hum tolerant). An only big disadvantage of a multi-core solution, is a time needed to assemble it. At least 3 hours for a pair (when you know how and what to make next) PS Pay your attention on specs of a heat shrink tube. For some applications you might need 1-to-3 or even 1-to-4 ratio to get a perfect transition from a big diameter to a small one. And it's better to put a cable sleeve on before you start to work on a second end of a cable. Especially if you use a combined plastic/textile sleeve. In a worst case you might need to cover the end with some heat shrink tube to make it smooth. By the way, there are heat shrink sleeves (to make it looks like a computer cable).

@squirtmph 3 года назад

What too look for home theater cables vs car audio, thanks for any advice

@ryanlangan1060 3 года назад

Car and Home cables do the same things with the same amount of power and signal. However, a car is a rugged environment for cables so the jackets should be thicker. Also, cars generate a lot more stray signals that can make their way into cables. So car cables should be shielded - especially signal cables. Speaker wire matters a little less, because the distance is short and the interference doesn't get amplified.

@fivepointsimage 3 года назад

Not sure if you're still making cables but I need some! Just got some vintage equipment and need a pair of cables. Yours look great and I don't have the skills you have.

@COGuyStuff 3 года назад

Sorry no made enough :)

@janeotto4132 Год назад

I have a 1978 centrex by Pioneer turn table, radio w 2 lrg speakers. The wire w ends are missing. The plug looks like a banana plug but its straight , no curve. I don't know what I need or what will work. Can you help?

@mikemansfield6263 3 года назад

When you consider that speaker windings are tiny diameters then what's the point of huge wire thickness. Has more to do with cable velocity and current than gauge. Normal 1.5mm mains cable will do in most cases. Don't waste money on special cables. Current gets straight to the end point. Whereas the frequency velocity of the cable determines the speed of each frequency along its length and loss.

@jeffrielly 2 года назад

I don't do the sheath as I myself am someone who is very paticular when it comes to cable management, thus I do what I can to get the cable to not show at all.

@elvispresley3234 2 года назад

Hey there, great video. Did I hear that you actually make cables for sale? If so, where is your store? Thanks

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

No store, and I don't make them anymore

@TheForgoten100 2 года назад

Quick question. Would the cable inside an HDMI cable, be usable as a speaker wire?

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

@felixlaboy1453 4 года назад

Great video buddy. How much would you charge for a set.

@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

Email me with what you want bryan@bgpictures.com

@felixlaboy1453 4 года назад

CO Guy Stuff ok great

@VinodKumar-gx7wj Год назад

12 awg vs 14 awg... which one will be better for short distance of 4 meters per channel connection?

@robertpolka630 8 месяцев назад

12 is overkill. 14 is perfect for your application

@ernestogarcia9150 4 месяца назад

Wow lovely cables Do you sell them?

@COGuyStuff 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Sorry, no, I don’t have any of the supplies left

@amitghosh6966 Год назад

What's difference between speaker wires and normal Electrical wire ? Can normal Electrical wire be used in place of them ?

@thepuma2012 Год назад

yes. As long as it is wire that has multiple strands instead of one, so that it is flexible and doesn t brake inside.

@thefunkiest1660 4 года назад

Royal cord

@justplainlawr 4 года назад

Thoughts about using 4 conductor wire speaker cable? More specifically, I noticed that your LSIM 707s are Bi-Wiring capable, do you think using 4 conductor cable would have made a difference? I bought the Amazon Basics 12AWG Cable but considering buying a Bi-Wiring option instead

@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

Using it to just twist together at the end is fine for just getting a little more gauge, if you need it for a long run. Biwiring does absolutely nothing.

@a0r0a7 4 года назад

@@COGuyStuff well said sir. Bi wiring does diddly squat👍 great job.

@tbrown6559 3 года назад

I tried bi- wiring- manufacturer of speakers ( Rega) says it’s more likely detrimental than helpful. Agree, but what did help a bit was to remove the crappy steel stock jumpers, and install quality copper jumpers.

@steveo4141 3 года назад

Correct gauge.... pure copper...are the only things that matter...the rest is window dressing

@manchesterpc 3 года назад

Hi, I just came across your video. How can you make me some speaker cables? I cant find them online. I won a a pair of Dell tower computer speakers on an auction (32in tall by 3.5 in wide). They only show the black and red ports. No electrical component for electricity as other speakers have it. Not sure if they are duds and a waste of money or can they be used. I can send you a pic of the back of it. My intention was to hook them up to my HP desktop if possible. Please let me know as you seem to know your speaker business extremely well.

@russianwolfhound1 3 года назад

Computer speakers typically come with a power supply. One end goes into the computer, and the other end is an A/C adapter that plugs into your wall electrical outlet or a power bar. Although you indicated you did not see one, I would be inclined to double-check. Look to see if there is a tiny hole in one of the speakers that a power supply would normally connect to. If one of the speakers has a volume knob on it, you can be certain that you are missing a power supply component. Speakers that have volume knobs have their own amplifier built into them. There are 2 other possible power supplies to look for. Check to see if there is a battery cover on the speakers or a usb connection that would connect to your computer. If the speakers don't have a volume control button, and you can't find a hole where a power supply would normally go, then your speakers don't have a built in amplifier. This means that you will have to purchase a small amplifier. The back of an amplifier will have red/white or red/black holes that will connect via a cable(s) to the corresponding coloured holes on your speakers. Good luck.

@user-zb9lv3gh8s 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this video. I always sssumed that "high quality" speaker wires involved something special that would improve sound ir something. Now i see that those crazy expensive dedicated 'high end' speaker wires are just 12ga twisted pair with a bunch of aesthetic nonsense applied, capped off with, lol, banana plugs. I feel so much better about plain old 12 ga twisted pair with reliable - but tragically unfashionable crimped on spades. Now help me justify tjose guys who pay $100.00 a foot for that stuff!

@toddroy9558 2 года назад

Many of the reviews on this 12 gauge wire, say they are not to be used in walls and Attic

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

It has nothing to do with the gauge if it’s in wall rated or not. Just the jacket material. And mine are not in the wall

@jiahuanwang5193 2 года назад

Hi, I was delighted to watch your video. We have developed a great audio cable and we wanna invite you to review it. If you are interesting, please reply to us. Thank you

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

Sure - email me bryan @ bgpictures.com

@dermotcooper4713 4 года назад

You should always have both speaker leads the same length, otherwise you have different impedances on the two channels.

@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

Lol and it’s an absolutely insignificant amount

@thedraftdoctor1 4 года назад

Dermot Cooper fake news

@a0r0a7 4 года назад

What nonsense. Unless you have one length 3m and the other a 100m, do a loop impedance test and you will see very little difference even between these two runs. Most home hifi has at most for stereo speaker separation 3m to 5m per channel left and right. These cables will sound as good as any costing much more.

@cobar5334 2 года назад

Some would advise each length to be equal

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

And some would be overthinkers LOL

@zizendorf 3 года назад

I'd like to take you up on your offer to build me a pair of speaker cables. The question is: how do I contact you?

@COGuyStuff 3 года назад

Sorry I stopped doing them a long time ago

@antonyharding5360 3 месяца назад

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@roybo99 2 года назад

Thought I was listening to David Letterman

@rweakley 4 года назад

Have you ever researched what goes into wire gauge selection? I would be willing to bet that 12 gauge is waaaaay overkill for what you need. Main things are impedance of the speaker and distance of the run. For an 8 ohm load, 16 AWG will get you 48 1/2' and 14 AWG will get you 80'. Courtesy of this simple chart: www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/blog/speaker-cables. Other sources will back the reasoning. You can double check the math if you want, but you gotta put those speakers really far away to need 12 gauge.

@rweakley 4 года назад

Nice looking cable though!

@COGuyStuff 4 года назад

That is correct, it is more than I need, but also enough for future use. My speakers are 5 ohm.

@a0r0a7 4 года назад

Most home hifi is a minimal run per channel for stereo, 3m to 5m. Resistance on runs of cable this short is not an issue.

@rweakley 3 года назад

10 gauge is complete overkill, unless you are running across your house to a ridiculous length (like over 120 feet). 12 gauge is way overkill in most situations. 16 gauge is just fine for most, up to 48 feet, unless you're running low impedance speakers. Check out www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm for a full explanation, and an insane amount of information about speaker wire.

@82ivaylo 3 года назад

Don't pay a lot of money for overpriced cables like Audioquest, Nordost, and many others. It's the best way to assembly a high quality cables. Thanks.

@dab9742 Год назад

If you really want quality, choose banana or fork plugs to crimp, not to screw or solder. For example the Qed Airloc is an excellent product, it is a pity that they do not sell the plugs individually, arguing that the crimping can only be done in a workshop, with a special tool. Nonsense, crimping machines are not difficult to find.

@russellleahy 3 года назад

You didnt make the speaker wire you just put ends on

@trashman8094 3 года назад

What do you want him to do go and mine the copper?

@russellleahy 3 года назад

@@trashman8094 good answer sure if he thinks he can if not the title says making speaker wire

@Deke1 2 года назад

By the time you buy all the materials, you might as well just buy the cables already made....

@COGuyStuff 2 года назад

For shorter cables, and if they look like you want, yes. For longer or totally customized appearance, much cheaper to DIY.

@johnasadorian7146 3 года назад

Less time explaining every option and preference. More time building.

@melodeyh970 4 года назад

my dad is using my account to watch this >:(

@jarosawkozak8945 3 года назад

Presentation OK but it only looks nice but high quality cables will not be. I tested a lot of studio cables - cheap ofc cables and it was always the same - poor. The cable must have pure OFC / OCC copper and low capacitance insulation this is secret!. For cheap systems OK. You don't have a copper foundry so you can only replace the insulation with Fep or Teflon :-)