Need LOOOOONG cables for running sub, where to get? (1 Viewer)

[ScottATL]

I am going to estimate that I am going to need cables in excess of 20-30 feet to from my receiver to my sub. Does anyone know where the best place to get them is, cost is somewhat of an issue as I can't afford premium cables at this point.

 

[Bill Kane]

Buy a 25-foot RadioShack black RG6 cable with F-terminals for $7. Buy two F-to-RCA adapters for under $5 each and there you are. Another option is go to a custom stereo store and have the back shop cut you an RG6 to the exact length and still use the F-to-RCA adapters from RadioShack (I was able to find a WHITE RG6 for decor!)

 

[Joe Tilley]

I second the RG6 as this is what I use in my system with the exception of I soldered my own RCA ends on it rather than using the adapters. Much cheeper than buying a sub cable that long & will perform just as good if not better.

 

[Michael Mathius]

Rat shack solution is the best.

 

[Neil Joseph]

FYI, I have a 50' run of RG6 for my second sub to be located at the back of the room. I second this approach.

 

[NateD]

I bought at 25' AR subwoofer cable at Best Buy. Don't remember how much, but it wasn't ridiculous.

 

[ScottATL]

Thanks all, I think that looks like a great solution. I may end up needing longer then I originally thought, I didn't realize just how high my ceilings are and may need to go with a 50 footer.

 

[ScottATL]

is this what i need?
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...AT2H50&o=m&a=0

 

[terry deto]

no
try here
http://www.radioshack.com/category.a...2%5F000&Page=1

 

[ScottATL]

What is the difference between the radio shack and the crutchfield cable? They look identical to me

 

[ScottATL]

One other thing, would 14 guage speaker wire be suffecient for my HT? Home Depot has a 350' spool for $39, seems like a good deal. I'll be needing a lot because I'll be making 4 runs of 50' each along with the cable for the sub.

 

[Joe Tilley]

You should be ok with the 14awg if you using smaller speakers, but ideally you would wont to use at least 12awg for that long of a run. Myself I would use 12awg for anything over 25'.

 

[ScottATL]

It's for my rear speakers, Paradigm Mini Monitors