Braided Cable Cores
Braided cable cores are ready-braided 4- or 8-strand OFC cable on reels of 5 m to 100 m, for builders who fit their own plugs and connectors.
DIY Headphone Cable Supplies
DIY headphone cable supplies are braided cable core, solder-cup plugs, IEM connectors, and splitter sets for workshops that terminate their own cables.
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Headphone Plugs and IEM Connectors
Headphone plugs and IEM connectors are 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4.4 mm plugs and MMCX or 0.78 mm 2-Pin pairs with gold-plated contacts for cable builders.
Y-Splitters, Sliders & Hardware
Y-splitters and chin sliders are matching parts that finish the left-right split of a headphone or IEM cable, sold as aluminum-alloy or copper sets.
Headphone Plugs for Cable Builders — 2.5 / 3.5 / 4.4 mm
HA-DIY-02
2.5 / 3.5 / 4.4 mm · Solder-cup · Packs
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About DIY Headphone Cable Supplies
Semi-finished cable and DIY supplies are for workshops and brands that build and terminate headphone and IEM cables themselves. This category covers ready-braided cable core sold on reels, solder-cup headphone plugs in 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4.4 mm versions, MMCX and 0.78 mm 2-Pin earphone connectors sold in left and right pairs, and Y-splitter and chin slider sets. Typical materials are oxygen-free copper (OFC) strands with soft PVC insulation, aluminum-alloy or copper hardware, and gold-plated contacts.
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Builders can order matching parts in one shipment and label them with their own part numbers and barcodes. Insulation colors, conductor options, housing finishes, and pack quantities can be customized, and a laser-engraved logo is possible on plugs and splitters. Samples are available before you order; MOQ is low.
Key facts
- What's in this range: Ready-braided cable core on reels, solder-cup 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4.4 mm plugs, MMCX and 0.78 mm 2-Pin pairs, and splitter sets
- Materials: OFC strands with soft PVC insulation; aluminum-alloy or copper hardware; gold-plated brass contacts
- Fit: Plugs take cable up to 5.0 mm, IEM connectors up to 3.0 mm; standard splitter bores suit 8-strand core, small-bore sets 4-strand
- Supply form: Core on 5 m, 10 m, 50 m, or 100 m reels; plugs and connector pairs in packs of 1, 10, or 50; splitter sets single or 10-pack
- Customization: Insulation colors, conductor options, housing finishes, pack quantities, laser-engraved logo on plugs and splitters, and part-number labels
- Samples: Sample plugs, connector pairs, and splitter sets are available before you order, plus a 1 m core length for termination tests
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How the models compare
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| Model | Connectors | Type | Cable entry | Pack sizes | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphone Plugs and IEM Connectors | |||||
| Headphone Plugs for Cable Builders — 2.5 / 3.5 / 4.4 mmHA-DIY-02 | 2.5 mm balanced TRRS, 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS, 4.4 mm 5-pole balancedGold-plated contacts | Plug | ≤ 5 mm | 1, 10, 50 | Polybag |
| MMCX & 0.78 mm 2-Pin Connectors for Cable BuildersHA-DIY-03 | MMCX, 0.78 mm 2-PinGold-plated contacts | Connector pairs (L/R) | ≤ 3 mm | 1, 10, 50 | Polybag |
| Y-Splitters, Sliders & Hardware | |||||
| Y-Splitter & Chin Slider Set for Headphone CablesHA-DIY-04 | — | Y-splitter | ≤ 4.5 mm | 1, 10 | Polybag |
Guides
- IEM & Headphone
MMCX vs 0.78 mm 2-Pin: IEM Connector Guide for Cable Makers
MMCX and 0.78 mm 2-Pin are the two widely used detachable connectors on in-ear monitors (IEMs). MMCX is a small snap-on coaxial connector that lets the cable rotate.
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