Headphone cable

[cajar]

Need to replace a headphone cable for a work amplifier. The current stranded cable is constantly breaking due to the working environment, ie thrown in a bag.

Any recommendations on a tough but flexible cable?

 

[OwainDIYer]

You need tinsel cable for flexibility, with either a braided nylon or rubber outer sheath. I haven't found the cable sold separately so would suggest buying patchleads and reterminating them

http://www.canford.co.uk/CANFORD-B-GAUGE-PATCHCORDS-Tinsel

Or try something like Belden 8412
http://www.canford.co.uk/BELDEN-841...D-STRANDED-CONDUCTOR-TWIN-CABLE-Rubber-jacket

 

[cajar]

thanks mate

 

[OwainDIYer]

Or replace them with this

http://www.canford.co.uk/CANFORD-HEADPHONES-Reinforced-cables

Or you could try this described as steel cable

http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/2...25-285-headphones-straight-standard-per-metre

 

[Sam Gangee]

Note that "tinsel" cable can't be soldered. It has to be connected with crimp connections or screw terminals.