opinions on Sub cables.. Better cables

faster100

I didn't get the "better cables" sub cable offered at SVS when i ordered my pb1, Now i need a good cable and was thinking of getting the Better cable sub cable from SV, what do you think or have heard about this cable?? I can get a 5 meter cable for $31.95 or get a monster bass 300 for around the same on e-bay.. what is better?? No pun intended.. please help as i want to pull the sub cable trigger today or tomorrow and buy one,

I do have a budget, like i said before i have to stay around 25-50 max with shipping, i know but hey im not rockafella

Lee Bailey

The Bettercables cable would be my vote. I use one on my SVS.

faster100

they still give you the discount even after the purchase of the sub?, the ad states they only sell them with a sub purchase, I assume they mean once you buy a sub you can buy the cable anytime, not just at the sub purchase date??

are they thick cable like the monster cable 300 or 400 series??

tryrrthg

My vote would be for this blue jean cable made with Beldon 89259 coax. the same cable used in the Signal Cable analog 2 interconnect.

blue jean cable

you could also go for a cheaper cable from Blue Jean...

just my 2 cents...

Dr. Spec

The AR cable you are using is fine; save your money.

A sub cable needs to have two things: 1) good shielding to prevent hum pick-up, and 2) quality connectors that won't vibrate loose. The AR cable you own meets these criterion.

You won't be able to hear a difference in sound "quality" between various sub cables since the sub signal itself is a piece of cake (low frequency, narrow bandwidth) for any decent cable to carry.

Even SVS admits the Better Cables won't sound better; it's just well built and well shielded and won't create any problems of its own.

I use the Monster 300, but I would be just as happy with the Signal Cable, Blue Jeans, Better Cables, AR, or any other well built well shielded sub cable.

Doc

faster100

Thing is i am selling the cables in the flea market now, the AR cable i have seems thin, I found a new monster 300 cable for 25.99 + ship, or a used one on e-bay im watching, I have a guy who wants the cables i have for sale, waiting to see what he does today.. Plus this cable is way to long at 25 foot..

Thanks for the info though, will see what happens

Lee Bailey

Originally posted by faster100
they still give you the discount even after the purchase of the sub?, the ad states they only sell them with a sub purchase, I assume they mean once you buy a sub you can buy the cable anytime, not just at the sub purchase date??

are they thick cable like the monster cable 300 or 400 series??

Yes, if you show as an owner of an SVS, you should still get it at a discount(that's what I did), and that is what it states on their parts order page. No, it is not a thick cable like the monster. You are actually getting it at a discount. Just a 1 meter version from Bettercables is $45.00. It would cost you $85.00 for the 5 meter version from their site.

I agree that the bluejeanscable would be a good choice as well. They make a quality product.

faster100

my monster cables are on the way now, Thanks for everyones help and suggestions. Monster bass 300 and 100 idl digital coax