WTB 25' sub cable

WagnerRC
WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
edited July 2013 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking to purchase a 25' subwoofer cable. Let me know what you have.

Thanks
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited June 2013
    I might have one. Will check the length and get back with you tomorrow.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited June 2013
    Got a Belkin sub cable. It's at least 25 feet. $15 shipped. Just let me know.
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited June 2013
    I've got a 25' Monster cable. Since I live on the opposite side of the country I don't think I can match HTGurus's offer of $15 shipped.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    $15 shipped that is crazy cheap!:eek:

    Best sub cable I ever heard was using 4 runs of 20 ga solid core magnet wire. mono to dual rca's.
    Pounded the ground!

    I have made a few of them in the past, but would not consider a 25 footer.
    At that length, it is nothing but a long antenna, so I would make sure there is some good shielding if not doubling of the shielding.
    Not as important as full range, but none the less will introduce some "anomalies" at that length (depending on were you live).

    This might very well be the only time I would recommend a couple of runs of low capacitance "coax" cable.
    Unless you only need mono, and two runs would still be better than one!:lol:
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    Now you have me thinking why I'm only using one RCA into my sub which has a left and right RCA but my reciever only has one out?
    Why is this and do you need to use both RCA's on the sub?
    Right now I am using the Belkin 25 footer as well
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Now you have me thinking why I'm only using one RCA into my sub which has a left and right RCA but my reciever only has one out?
    Why is this and do you need to use both RCA's on the sub?
    Right now I am using the Belkin 25 footer as well

    If your sub has 2 rca inputs...yes, you should use them.
    It sums both to mono.

    That said, if your source is mono, you simply need a mono to dual rca cable.
    Or use a mono cable with a mono to dual rca adapter.

    You get better performance from a mono to dual rca cable than you would using the adapter though, eliminating the extra connections, ect.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    A couple of runs of the Straightwire "Silver 23" might just be the ticket.
    "Coax design" double shielded, and "healthy" in the bass department.:cheesygrin:
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited June 2013
    Then why are most subwoofer cables I've seen only single ended and most sub woofers have a left and right rca?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Then why are most subwoofer cables I've seen only single ended and most sub woofers have a left and right rca?

    Not sure what you are talking about?
    They are all "single ended" unless they are XLR's.:eek:
    Then they would be considered "balanced".
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    PM's please Jamie.
    A couple of runs of the Straightwire "Silver 23"

    ^^^^Good idea for a sub cable though, not to mention a shorter digital cable, I have been using if for a couple of years, and depending on the rca's you use, excellent for both, for a sub cable no need for more expensive rca plugs.
    The better you use for digital full range, the better results.:cheesygrin:

    Its good stuff solid core 23 ga. (silver plated copper shield)!

    About $1.20/foot/shipped
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited June 2013
    The cable I have is a Belkin Pure AV, 25 ft. I actually found the same cable at Amazon for only $8.29. I didn't realize they could be had for so cheap. Might be better to buy it new. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-Subwoofer-Audio-Cable/dp/B0001XGQTA
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    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited June 2013
    I think that we just co-mingled single ended as in unbalanced rather than balanced and single channel as in Left, Mono, Right.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2013
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    The cable I have is a Belkin Pure AV, 25 ft. I actually found the same cable at Amazon for only $8.29. I didn't realize they could be had for so cheap. Might be better to buy it new. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-Subwoofer-Audio-Cable/dp/B0001XGQTA

    That seems like the best route for the money.

    But it may be worth a little more expenditure for better cable at that length (length being the key word).

    Just don't have alot of confidence in a $9- 25 foot cable, just saying.

    I recently "de-engineered" a Monster cable and was shocked to find a return jumper in a 15 foot single to dual rca cable.
    Not the worst idea I guess, but I am sure they were happy with their profit, using only a 3 wire cable when a 4 wire was actually required, in this instance.

    Saved a 15 foot single wire length I guess.
    With as many as they sell, it prolly pays off in the long run.
    I think that we just co-mingled single ended as in unbalanced rather than balanced and single channel as in Left, Mono, Right.


    :lol: I have already built 2 cables in my life, no really 2 "good uns"!:lol:
    I know what you are saying speedskater, just "ruffling your feathers".:cheesygrin:
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    edited July 2013
    Thanks guy's
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