DIY audio cables

Every modern car has an audio system that includes speakers and DIY interconnect cable wiring. Not all drivers are satisfied with the standard speaker system, especially those who value high-quality and robust sound, so they must upgrade the DIY cables. You can find a vast selection of such devices in our online store.

General information

Before DIY HiFi cables and achieving high-quality sound, more is needed to have powerful speakers. Much depends on the quality and characteristics of the electrical and audio wiring. Let's look at what features this wiring has and what you should pay attention to to make DIY audio cable effectively.

The most essential characteristic of wiring is its cross-section. Selecting it correctly will lead to stable and correct operation of the entire speaker system (units and wiring). Therefore, when installing DIY audio parts, avoiding making a mistake with the wiring characteristics is essential. In this material, we will examine how to make the right choice.

Types of wiring for the car audio system

Car audio equipment is connected using three types of DIY power cables:

●     electrical wiring;

●     signal wires;

●     acoustic wires.

Audio cable supplies all have their own fundamental features, which are worth discussing in more detail.

Electrical wiring

If you are planning to make a cable DIY yourself, you need to know that electrical wires power the speakers of the speaker system. Pay attention to the cross-sectional size and insulation of the cables. To decide on the choice of core cross-section, you need to know the standard current for which the audio system is designed to operate. Therefore, to connect the power cord yourself, read the technical specifications in the passport for your radio. Selecting the cross-section of the electrical wiring with a margin is recommended. A DIY cable should ensure a correct and high-quality connection.

Signal cables

Such wires are designed to transmit signals between audio equipment units. To efficiently and safely connect such a DIY power cable, it is necessary to secure the nodes with shielded cables; in other words, the wiring must be in a metal braid – a screen connected to the vehicle ground on both sides.

Acoustic wiring

Thanks to audio cables DIY, the speakers and acoustic system are connected to the amplifiers of the car radio. If you plan to combine these power cables yourself, paying attention to the speakers' low input impedance (5-7 Ohms) is essential. And if the speakers are connected to the radio using wiring with thin cores, then most of the electrical power will be lost in vain in the cables. When connecting audio cables with your hands, you must first calculate the wiring cross-section.

How to choose?

It is also essential to pay attention to the material from which the cores are made: aluminum, copper, tinned copper, and silver.

Silver veins are an excellent conductor and have high speed, but very few are on sale. Copper conductors are a popular option for DIY speaker cable supplies. This DIY power cable will ensure stable operation, allowing you to produce high-quality sound. Tinned copper wires have a longer service life and are not susceptible to oxidation.

If you plan to install an aluminum interconnect DIY audio USB cable, you need to consider that they have 2 times the resistance, so their cross-section should be 2 times larger than copper. They are subject to deformation but cost less. Before installing an audio cable, pay attention to the temperature at which the wiring is designed to operate.

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