@cgbgreg what is the cable length you are going to make?
Building Speaker Cables
I have decided to build my own cables. For the cable I’ve chosen DH Labs T-14 cable for the cable connectors on the speaker side will be Furutech FP-201 (G) spade connectors, amp side will be Furutech FP-200b (G) banana plug connectors. Would it be overkill to silver solder all the terminals before sealing the connections with marine grade shrink tubing?
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@westcoastaudiophile 6 foot for each tower and 4 foot for the center. |
Plus one @blisshifi Try and find ends that are designed to be crimped. |
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I have made many cables with both the FP-201 spades that use set screws, and the FP-203 spades that can be crimped, as well as with spades that need to be soldered such as Cardas GRS and CGMS spades. With the FP-203 spades I have used hand crimpers and, for the past 10 years, hydraulic crimpers to forge a virtually air-tight bond between the spade and wire. I have not heard any sonic difference that I would attribute to the type of spade or connection. My only observation is that the Furutech FP-201 and Cardas CGMS spades seem to fit on my binding posts a bit more securely and so I like those two better than most others. IMO, the OP will be just fine with his plan to use the Furutech FP-201 spades and associated set screws to secure his wires.
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