Sub cable recommendations for Micropro 4000

blueboxer
blueboxer Posts: 621
edited April 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Currently running just a monster RCA cable, but was hoping to go with a more mid-level or higher cable to maximize performance. Was looking at perhaps the Audioquest Type-X or signalcable for more budget minded cable. Anyone with experience with whether or not a quality cable is worth it for subs, I would appreciate any feedback you can offer.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2012
    I'm no expert but I've tried about 5 or 6 different cables with my subs and couldn't tell a difference. Not worth it IMO.
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited January 2012
    Signal it is, thanks Leroy!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2012
    How are you liking the 4000?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2012
    I bought my 8ft pair from Blue jeans, Belden.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2012
    Here's the beldens I bought (LC-1), very nice: http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 848
    edited April 2012
    I've used RG-6 cable and compression fittings with RCA ends. I've also used RG-6 with standard cable F-connectors and used F to RCA connectors at the ends. Monoprice has them: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10430&cs_id=1043008&p_id=4130&seq=1&format=2

    Never a problem, and they are cheap.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 703 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    Subs: Eminence NSW-6021-6 tuned to 14Hz, NX6000D (front),
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's (rear) miniDSP HD2x4
    Denon X3700H Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2100/NZ7 projector
    Silver Ticket 135" microperf AT screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited April 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I'm no expert but I've tried about 5 or 6 different cables with my subs and couldn't tell a difference. Not worth it IMO.

    for the sub setup. i agree 150%

    i tried monoprice, blue jeans, audioquest sidewinders,audioquest king cobra and MIT AVT3. they all sounded the same to me. have monoprice hooked up now.
    mole'
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2012
    No need for boutique cables on a sub.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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