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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Has anyone made/fixed RCA cables? Mine were all cut (at the plugs) by greasy, thieving punks. I'm trying to save money and I'm wondering how well the wires sound after such a repair. Any suggestions? (method, plug recommendations, etc.). I'd appreciate any help. Cheers...
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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They would sound just fine, the question is how long they would last. Really the only way you can fix them reliably is to solder them.

You just need to buy RCA plugs of the appropriate gender at any electronics store, and go to work. As I said though, unless you solder the plugs on, the cables may not last long.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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Thanks. I know soldering is the fixing method: I'm just wondering if it's worth it. Does anyone make their own RCA's?
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:43 AM
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i have made some custom RCA cable its kinda easy , just go to radioshak and grab your ends : get wire snipers and u will find a positive and negative in your rca , the outer one is the negative and the inside one is the positive
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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How do think RCA's are made?

They take wire, and solder on an end. Same as your about to do. So go ahead and do it!
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I'm trying to save money and I'm wondering how well the wires sound after such a repair.
You shouldnt be able to hear a difference, I cant
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Right on. Should be a fairly fun go. Thanks gents.
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