Low-cost quality subwoofer cable (1 Viewer)

[Willem Vos]

Hi guys,

I'm trying to replace the (thin, non-shielded) cable that came with my subwoofer.

I've looked at the Monster 300M 12ft, but it was priced at $67, so that's way too expensive for me.

Is it possible to get good results using a good quality (shielded) composite-video coax cable instead?

 

[Harry Lincoln]

Willem, I use a shielded composite video cable on one of my subs, it seems to work just the same as the audio RCA that is used on the other sub, so if you already have one go for it. I have seen a few peole reccommend buying RG6 coax cable and RCA plugs and soldering them on yourself. This is the cheapest way as far as I know.

Harry.

 

[ColinM]

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Ixos bronze, often for free shipping, y-cable included, cheap!

Worked great for me, $15 or so.

 

[Willem Vos]

WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

hmm, damn. Well, I'll try the generic coaxial option then. Thanks guys.

 

[Jason Wilcox]

acoustic research (AR) has a performance series 25ft sub cable for around $25.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

My sub is currently hooked up with a video cable.

The SVS guys also recommend you use less-expensive cables for your sub. But in at least 1 case, the cable one customer tried gave poor results. When he swapped to another cable (similar quality), but with tighter RCA plugs, the sound improved dramatically.

So look for an inexpensive Monster cable with those turbine RCA plugs, or make your own, but make sure the RCA is a tight fit.

 

[Willem Vos]

Hmm, wll I bought a video cable, but connecting the plugs went relatively easy.

Does this mean they're not fitted tightly enough...

By tight you mean you have to exert reasonable force to get them connected?

 

[Phil Iturralde]

I use 12-Ft. Gold-Series Stereo A/V Cable w/ Phono Plugs
$9.99 Reg. Price
Brand: RadioShack Cat.#: 15-1520 Model: 15-1520
STANDARD FEATURES:
• 24K gold-plated connectors
• One RCA® plug at each end
• Length 12 feet
(Pricing and Availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Another option,
Phil

 

[Wayne Ernst]

I use 12-Ft. Gold-Series Stereo A/V Cable w/ Phono Plugs

Using a similar cable (20') from Radio Shack, I separated the two cables and used a gold coupler in the middle. I now have a 40' sub cable which was only $23.00 in parts. Before this cable, I was using a regular speaker cable, but experienced a lot of "hum". The RS cable took care of the hum -- and at an economical price compared to something by Monster.

 

[Willem Vos]

Well, how tight should the plugs be?

I would think that if they fit, they fit.

How could there be that much difference?

 

[ColinM]

Fit with a bit of force is good.

If it slips off with the slightest pull, look elsewhere.

Tight fit really shouldn't be a big deal. Some monsters are known to be so tight that they can damage cheap equipment with the force they require.

That's nuts!