Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Cabling in new construction

on a completely unrelated note, I've been trying to find out how you create a link (like you just did) for months, how did you do that, and how did you name it "here"?

Thanks for the link I will read it.

when you post a reply, under "Instant UBB Code" click "URL" and enter your url, click ok, then enter your link name (Like "here").

OK, let's test a different test, like M80s off the truck off the truck

Holy Crap, it worked!! I am computer literate

Re: Axiom cables.

There are two types of cables that Axiom sells. The bulk cable wich is a 12 ga twin cable simular to what you would find anywhere. A great cable at a very resonable price. The second is their terminated cables, which is a totally different cable. They have two sets of wires running parellel within a rubbery protective sheath that has an abrasion resistant type braided cover over it. I don't know for certain what size the cables are, but my 18 gauge Klien stripers worked fine. I'm guesing they are 18 gauge.

Here's some shots of terminating them with bannanna jacks. I ordered terminated cables twice as long as I needed with 1/4" spades for the speakers, then I cut them in half and terminated them with the jacks and some heat shrink. They're also a great cable, resonably priced (compared to other pre-terminated cables).

'ol Mike sure is talented fer sure ... not only can he build all of those beautiful things out of wood but he is also capable of taking one handed photos while terminating speaker cables.

Just a warning that 'ol Chips here got the go-ahead for his home theater today, just has to finish the basement first.

If you think he had lots of questions BEFORE, you ain't seen nuthin' yet

I'll add in that the Axiom cable is easy to use... very flexible, stylish and comes with an Axiom branding imprint.

I bought it for the looks where it's exposed... because it's sexy. Not for any audio sweetening hoodoo.

Bren R.

Hey Mike, what banana plugs are shown in that photo? I'm shopping around for some and would like to know what you are using. They almost look like Monoprice plugs...

RCA, I think?? I don't really remember. Got them at Home Depot. They have two apposing set screws. I opted to not solder and they work well. Fit tight in the posts and all that good stuff a person wants.

Hey Rick, a little booze makes for a steady hand. A few more cuts to the fingers with the utility knife too though....