If I wanted to make my own speaker cables, is this a good choice for wire?


https://www.partsconnexion.com/DUELUND-86376.html

Duelund Dual DCA16GA 2x16 awg, Tin-plated, Stranded Copper, Oiled Cotton Speaker/Interconnect Cable

 

I'm thinking this wire and adding some quality banana plugs or RCA connectors to make interconnects.  Is 2x16 enough or should I double up?  Is shielding an issue?  Thanks!

tubeguy76

@tubeguy76 - 2 x 16 gauge would make a good signal conductor for a speaker cable. But for the neutral I would recommend a 12 gauge wire.

Take a look at this thread - it’s very educational with lots of great DIY ideas for cables/conncetors that outperofrm most of the top brands available today

DIY Helix Cables

I use these cables at present and I am extremely happy with them

  • superb clarity and details
  • very fast dynamics
  • excellent imaging

If you are going to the trouble of building your own cables then go for the Helix - the extra effort is well worth it.

BTW duelund it very good, but there is better wire available - just depends on your listening preferences

  • Duelund is mellow wire
  • UP-OCC wire is more dynamic and more detailed
  • UP-OCC Silver is extremely detailed and provides superb clarity and imaging

It really depends on your listening preferences

Regards - Steve

@tubeguy76  Another excellent option might be:

https://www.vhaudio.com/speakercables.html

This was a fun project.  Message me if you would like any info on other parts/suppliers use.  

Nice job on that...nice and tidy.Furez spades too🎵I really wish i could get there banana's.

@digsmithd  Thanks.  I'm about to make another paid with Bananas.  I like the crimp style connectors and have settled on:

https://www.pangeaaudio.com/Gold-Banana-Gold-Plated-BFA-Banana-Plug

Took me awhile to find these.  Might try a drop of solder after the crimp. 

Yeah i have set 8/not in use? ...too tough to crimp for me...solder good idea.