Making your own speaker cables is a cost-effective way to get the great performance out of your speakers. The basic raw materials for making speaker cables is easy to get, and putting them together doesn't require any special tools or expertise. Your new speaker cables will be just what you need to get the job done in whatever audio application you have in mind.
Instructions
1. Decide how long you want your speaker cables to be. This is entirely a matter of where your speakers will be relative to your amplifier or receiver. Measure that distance, and keep in mind any bends or obstacles along the route.
2. Cut your wire to length. To make a pair of speaker cables, you'll need two lengths of wire. Use 14- to 16-gauge multistrand lamp wire. This is available at any home improvement or electrical supply store.
3. Strip the insulation off of the ends of the wires so that each lead has 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch of bare wire exposed. Twist the strands of the wire so they are tightly bound together.
4. Twist speaker pins onto the bare ends of the wire. The speaker pins ensure clean and durable connections with your audio gear. See additional resources for a speaker pin source.
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