StarTech.com MU12MF 12 ft (3.7 m) 3.5 mm Audio Extension Cable, PC Speaker Extension Audio Cable, Strain Relief, Black, Aux Cable

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Some great tools are very affordable that will cut wire very well and make extending or repairing speakerwire much easier: Cutting speaker wire (or power wire) normally isn’t hard but you definitely need the right tool. The reason why is that common tools like regular scissors can’t cut wire properly and can even become damaged. I recommend trying that as since the internal opening is a bit bigger you can be sure they’ll fit with various types of speaker wire near that size. That’s because speaker wire manufacturers sometimes have different internal wire conductor sizes. Splicing speaker wire by soldering

Scissors aren’t a good choice and the wire can even get jammed inside. 2. How to strip speaker wireYou can splice 2 differently-sized wires together, as long as they're close in gauge (like 18AWG and 16AWG). Crimp connectors, also sometimes called butt connectors, are sold in standard colors for the range of wire gauge sizes they can be used with. Although red is listed as fitting 18 AWG wire, I’ve been using blue butt connectors with 18 AWG wire for years without problems. The final option with speaker wire is whether to bi-wire or not. If your speakers only have single wire connections then of course it makes this decision simple –single connections it is! But if your speakers have two sets of speaker connections then they can be bi-wired. A perceived benefits of bi-wiring is that it can create a more open sound stage and increase levels of detail, but it’s argued that single wiring in fact offers a more musically coherent sound. Again this is one for the die-hards to continue arguing with, but bear in mind that equivalent quality bi-wiring is almost always more expensive than single wire configurations.

Certain types of wire (especially smaller gauges like 20AWG, 24AWG, etc can be harder to strip without breaking. For your first few times, practice on some surplus wire that won’t hurt your speaker wire length needs. The most common kinds of positive wire markings are shown here as examples. 99% of the time, figuring out which wire is positive is really easy once you know what to look for. Incredibly Durable】TPE wire, with excellent flexibility, bending resistance, temperature resistance and UV resistance; it is durable enough and brings you a soft and comfortable sense The “silver” wire isn’t really silver – it’s copper wire that’s been lightly coated (“tinned”) in most cases.Examples of some of the best ways to cut speaker wire using tools or a pair of utility scissors. Cutting wire is easy with the correct tools. Many tools like wire strippers or crimpers also have a cutting feature built-in. Read on to learn more about these plus other options you have. How to splice wire with crimp connectors

The age old argument of cable quality has raged between audiophiles since the dawn of time (well not really, but certainly for quite a while). Some argue the quality of speaker cables is just as important as the quality of theHi-ficomponents they’re connecting. Other enthusiasts save their cash buying budget cables and claim that they make no difference to the sound quality whatsoever. Why? Because it’s very unreliable and can be a mess to fix later. If the wire comes apart, as often happens, you can potentially damage your stereo or amplifier due to a short circuit. After the soldering iron is hot, apply heat to the wire with the tip. Once heated (after a few seconds usually), apply solder enough it has flowed fully through the wire. I recommend stripping enough wire to leave about 3/8″ to 1/2″ wire exposed. For soldering, you’ll need a minimum of 1/2″ to be able to twist the wire together. To begin, follow the wire cutting & stripping steps from the first section (using crimp connectors).Wide Applications】With 5m audio extension cable, extend the distance of audio transmission. Can be used for study, business, education, music, movie, party, and other activities. (Note: This 3.5mm male to female audio cable does not support Microphone） There are only a few steps involved: cutting the wire (if needed), stripping the wire, and preparing the wire & crimping the connectors. 1. How to cut speaker wire Tear 2 short pieces of electrical tape. Starting at the insulation and at an angle, tightly wrap the tape until it is fully covered. While you can get by with utility scissors (don’t use standard scissors used for paper or fabrics!) you’ll have to insert the wire right at the inside of the blades and cut very carefully.

You’ll only need a few tools to do it. Between the two ways, using solder is extremely reliable but more hassle & takes more time. Crimp connectors, however, give great results in only minutes and this approach is what I use most of the time for my home or car installation jobs. While my diagram may be helpful, I’d like to help you understand the pros and cons of each so I can help save you time, hassle, and maybe even a bit of money, too.If you catch the wire inside by squeezing a stripper too hard you’ll likely break off of the wire strands. They’re pretty fast, but unfortunately, on occasion, I’ve seen them come loose from wire so I don’t advise using them. Instead, I’d highly recommend crimp connectors. Why you shouldn’t do it the “just twist and tape” way