Hello @williewonka and thanks for reviving this subject!
Quick question: have you tried using rectangular wire and, if so, discerned differences in the sound signature? Thanks
DIY Helix Geometry Cabling
Apologies for the delay, but it’s been very difficult to find a FREE platform to host the Helix DIY AIR Cable content that works with minimal hassle.
The cost of running the original web site was getting expensive, so I had to pull the plug on it
The new content detailed below consists of a series of PDF files that are derived from the web site content.
- It takes a little time to load the PDF files - My apologies - but it is FREE
- HyperLinks within the test will not work - my apologies - but it is FREE
- You will see other files in the GitHub interface that were also derived from the Web Site, but they are not formatted correctly - my apologies - but it is FREE
- Please use the files below - they will serve as the new pont of reference going forward
A special Thanks to Mikhail for hosting the PDF files on GitHub - very much appreciated
Please feel free to copy the PDF files for your own use or distribute to others - OR - you can just access the content from the links below.
Going forward...
- the content will not be modified and serve as a base level design.
- I have no plans to develop these cables any further, since the materials I identify appear to provide the optimum performance i.e. for my ears
- If you want to run ideas by me then post them here
- if you wish to share your own modifications and benefits then please post them here.
- If you have any questions, then post them here
Below are the sections from the web site that applies to the Helix DIY cable designs
THE HELIX IMAGE Power Cable.pdf
The HELIX IMAGE Interconnect RCA and XLR.pdf
The HELIX IMAGE Speaker Cable.pdf
Cable Science - Some Basics.pdf
The Significance of Cable Architectures.pdf
Hope this provides the information that people were looking for
Regards Steve
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@gregm , never tried it Any differences would probably be due to
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@pindac , you are welcome. I hope more DIYers get to know the benefits of the Heilx geometry. Its not perfect, but it's a lot better than most others
Thanks for your support :-) |
@total111 - gave your cables some thought an came up with this...
The finished cable will look like a long ladder You can cover it with expandable sleeving if you like That should provide the best performance
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thanks much @williewonka I need try-wiring as I am tri-amping my speakers and on top the cables will likely cross a walking path in the living room. I know that sounds crazy.... see here... meaning I am thinking of a way to put 3 cables (6 strands) in one construction to keep all strands at the defined spacing...yeah, there is no such commercial solution ;-) Maybe I could use a 22mm x 10mm wood piece and arrange the 3 signal cables on one side spaced ~10mm apart...that would make it also saver for being trampled on by dogs or humans... |
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