cables

An electrical cable is made of two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted, or braided together to form a single assembly, the ends of which can be connected to two devices, enabling the transfer of electrical signals from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devices for power and signal circuits. Long-distance communication takes place over undersea cables. Power cables are used for bulk transmission of alternating and direct current power, especially using high-voltage cable. Electrical cables are extensively used in building wiring for lighting, power and control circuits permanently installed in buildings. Since all the circuit conductors required can be installed in a cable at one time, installation labor is saved compared to certain other wiring methods.
The term originally referred to a nautical line of specific length where multiple ropes, each laid clockwise, are then laid together anti-clockwise and shackled to produce a strong thick line, resistant to water absorption, that was used to anchor large ships. In mechanics, cables, otherwise known as wire ropes, are used for lifting, hauling, and towing or conveying force through tension. In electrical engineering cables are used to carry electric currents. An optical cable contains one or more optical fibers in a protective jacket that supports the fibers.

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    Cables

    I’m sure many have asked but any recommendations for cables on swing extension tv bracket? Slightly frustrating that when you pull the tv off the wall the cables hang. Tried cable ties but they pinch the wires Any recommendations on retractable cables for power and hdmi would be great. Thanks
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    Running speaker cables alongside underfloor heating

    Can I run speaker cable under my laminate flooring despite having underfloor heating?
  3. Stay Puft

    Not Speakers but Cables?

    I had a HTPC that I connetcted to my old (but still great) Logitech z906 system via an optical cable. For some reason, I thought this would produce better audio than some 3.5mm cables as it was "digital". Not sure if that's right. It was good but I alwasy used the speakers to boost the audio...
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    Sky plus HD and two cables out from a I O replicator.

    Hi...I'm trying to copy out from the IO replicator....all is fine with one cable to a TV but when I connect a TM-4 AMP B to come out with that inline...so Ive connected the IO rep to the sky box then to the UHF on the mains powerd amp then my two cables from two of the Out's...this is supposed...
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    Audio Envy Cables - An Unfortunately Negative Review

    I have been buying and selling audio equipment since the age of 16. I have had a wide range of customer service experiences - both providing and receiving. My experience with Audio Envy cables has been an overwhelmingly negative experience to say the least and here’s why: I decided to try a...
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    Recommend me some good quality speaker cables

    Hi. I'm looking to purchase some speaker cables that will be run underneath my floor boards and into a keystone jack on a wall socket where I will further use a very short speaker cable from the wall faceplate patch keystone slot to my actual speaker. I just need two for the rears. 6m or...
  7. Gpag

    Magnetic Charging cables

    I am looking at magnetic charge cables and have a functionality question. Any standard cable I have bought, I’ve been able to use to connect my phone to my vehicle’s USB port and stream music. While looking at magnetic cables online I’ve read numerous comments that cables are for charging...
  8. RehanSaeedUK

    Help Diagnose Rats Nest of TV Cables

    I'm renovating a new house and am trying to get to the bottom of the rats nest of TV cables. All the cables seem to go up to the chimney where the aerial and satellite dish live. I can't actually see which is which. I seem to have a few cables going into an Antiference amplifier. I've never...
  9. DaveB86

    Setting up old(er) 5.1 system - questions re. cables and calibration

    I have an older AV receiver (no HDMI) and 5.1 surround speakers, and while the receiver can't output HD sound (connected via Optical) I want to make sure I'm getting the best out of it before upgrading the receiver. 1. Do I need to worry about the cables which connect the speakers to the...
  10. lee3272

    need help again which cables to get with audiolab 6000a

    Need help again which cables to get with audiolab 6000a I need my music sound back so i was advised to go htbypass so ive ordered a audiolab 6000a but not sure what cables i need heres my setup and plan. yamaha a6a - audiolab 6000a - pair dali opticon 6 speakers- cd player - amazon dot I want...
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    Decent 3.5mm male to male cables?

    Hi all, This is a bit silly but I'm looking to replace the excessively long Fidelio X1 cable with something a little smaller and a 3.5mm plug rather than 6.35. As far as I can tell, what I need is a 3.5mm male to male cable ~1.5m. Here is where I'm stuck, I don't know where to shop for/what...
  12. markjanzen

    Audio Cables for Built in Speakers

    I recently moved to a new place and I'm trying to set up the home theatre but as a noob I have some questions. There are built in speakers in the ceiling but I'm a bit perplexed by the cables. Three of them have a black, white, red and green wire. One of them only has a black and white wire...
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    For Sale Tag Mclaren AV32R DP, TAG Programming Cable

    Reason for selling - I have moved in with my other half. AV32R DP in silver - GBP500 5 Channel version, with bypass Software version 4.31 loaded including TMREQ Remote and all accessories included Bought new in 2002 - I have the original receipt from Sevenoaks Both boxes included Kevin Green...
  14. asheashe

    Cables under laminate flooring & adding in-ceiling speakers

    We are looking at redoing our living room as we currently have carpet but with 3 bengal cats it's a nightmare so looking at either ltv or laminate. I've seen people say run the cables round the edge of the room but we have a full height window (proposed room layout below) and a doorway to...
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    Help! -- Where to sell my speaker cables and a DAC

    Help! There doesn't seem to be a classifieds section to sell a couple of pairs of my speaker cables and a DAC. Unless I'm missing something? I'd appreciate any advice. TIA.
  16. So1987

    Are hdmi cables bacwards compatible?

    Dont have a 4k or 120hz tv. Just an old 720p one. Will these 4k 120hz crap on amazon be ok for my tv and playstation?
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    Virgin coaxial cables mess

    Hi guys, I am renting a flat and I don't understand the Virgin cables, below on the picture. The following four cables are coming out of the wall : one coaxial cable coing to a grey metallic box "TRIS-1002L" having itself a coaxial output. two other coaxial (attached together when coming...
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    Needing longer Xbox 360 and one power cables

    Hello so, I am after a longer power cable for my Xbox 360 and one. By this I mean from the PSU adapter box to the console. Not from the wall plug to the psu adapter. So, according to the Xbox website I read it says it’s the dc cord, not the ac cord (not the kettle type plug cable) but needing...
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    How Do I Replace the Cables on my Dual CS5000 TT?

    Hi folks, I have a Dual CS 5000 TT. For some time now, I have been getting a Loud HUM!! I went over every connection to the system (NAD 1300 Preamp / 2600 Amp Stack - all purchased in 1987). I finally narrowed it down to the crappy RCA connectors from the TT. Upon further investigation, I...
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    Avices for audio cables (Arendal 1961 + Deon x3700)

    Hy guys, I'm almost ready for my new setup (Arendal 1961 5.1 + Denon x3700). I have two things to decide and one is which cable to use. I had seen that are cables and cables, 50€ per meter to +300€ per meter. I'm not an audiophile but I will buy a discrete setup so I would like to have decent...
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