S Salty New Member May 8, 2010 #1 Does anyone know the gauge of wire used in ear buds (the ear pieces used to listen to ipods)? Is the wire always copper? Thank you.
Does anyone know the gauge of wire used in ear buds (the ear pieces used to listen to ipods)? Is the wire always copper? Thank you.
Hero999 Banned May 8, 2010 #2 It depends Some headphones I've seen use single core enamelled wire, some use multi-stranded wire. All headphones use copper wire.
It depends Some headphones I've seen use single core enamelled wire, some use multi-stranded wire. All headphones use copper wire.
audioguru Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member May 8, 2010 #3 Very flexible low power wire has thin bands of copper mixed with cotton strands for strength. The cotton must be cut away or burned away before soldering.
Very flexible low power wire has thin bands of copper mixed with cotton strands for strength. The cotton must be cut away or burned away before soldering.