Cable Hook Up Questions Using Splitter
Hermitism
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I have two questions. I'm trying to understand how different configurations can change sound quality. Forgive the novice questions, but I've learned never to assume things when it comes to audio.
Scenario #1:
You have two subs connected to an AVR. AVR has one sub output. You have a high quality splitter connected to the AVR, to which you have "Cable A" connecting to "Sub A" and you have "Cable B" connecting to "Sub B".
If Cable A is high quality, but Cable B is low quality, can Cable B have any adverse effect on Sub A? I'm just trying to understand how cables can effect sound quality in a situation where a splitter is being used.
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Scenario #2
Lets say both subs are near each other, but away from the AVR. Instead of having a splitter connected to the AVR, lets say you have a 12 foot cable connected to the AVR (sub out), then you have a splitter (1 female, 2 male) on the opposite end, one male connects directly to sub A, and the other male connects to sub B using a short cable. Would this scenario be any less desirable than having the splitter connected directly to the AVR and using two long cables to connect to the two subs?
Scenario #1:
You have two subs connected to an AVR. AVR has one sub output. You have a high quality splitter connected to the AVR, to which you have "Cable A" connecting to "Sub A" and you have "Cable B" connecting to "Sub B".
If Cable A is high quality, but Cable B is low quality, can Cable B have any adverse effect on Sub A? I'm just trying to understand how cables can effect sound quality in a situation where a splitter is being used.
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Scenario #2
Lets say both subs are near each other, but away from the AVR. Instead of having a splitter connected to the AVR, lets say you have a 12 foot cable connected to the AVR (sub out), then you have a splitter (1 female, 2 male) on the opposite end, one male connects directly to sub A, and the other male connects to sub B using a short cable. Would this scenario be any less desirable than having the splitter connected directly to the AVR and using two long cables to connect to the two subs?
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I would split a single cable coming right out of the AVR at a point somewhat equidistant between the two subs....with the splitter. Running 2 cables from the AVRs seems to be alot of 'wasted' cable to me.
Overall, sub placement and quality of cable would be more important though...but I dont have a room big enough to warrant having 2 subs though -
Thank you for the response. I didn't realize until now that anyone had responded. I currently have two subs connected, but they are in a small room, so I only use one at a time. I have been using the 8" for music and the 12" for movies. But may do away with the 8". I currently have it wired in the #2 scenario. Just wanted to make sure it was acceptable.
I purposely used generic terms (high quality/low quality) in scenario #1 so not to create another cable debate by using brand names. I just wanted to know if I ever came across a good deal on a high end sub cable, if purchasing one would serve no purpose without replacing both cables. Are cables as important when used for only low frequencies? Are there audible differences like there are for speaker cables? -
Heritism??? It could have been worse, you could have called me Hirsutism. Hirsutism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or is minimal. I'm a hermit, not a hairy female elbow
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I'm using a Monster M850SW and Monster splitter that came with it, and a short IC from RadioShack running from the splitter to the second sub. At the time of purchase, Monster was the only cable brand that I knew of, so I thought I was doing good. The other cable is just something I had from years ago.
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Ahh, you went back and changed it and now my witty reply makes no sense. I'm gonna get you browser!
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Herm,
Don't sweat it much. A better sub cable or power cord if detachable would help tighten up the bass some but when it comes to cables it has to all be relative to the component. In other words, don't go out and put a 200 buck cable on a 100 buck subwoofer, know what I mean ?
That said, anything from Signal cable or BJC for your subs should suffice. The Signal Magic power cord is also decent for a upgrade to a standard power cord for roughly 40 bucks used.HT SYSTEM-
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Herm,
Don't sweat it much. A better sub cable or power cord if detachable would help tighten up the bass some but when it comes to cables it has to all be relative to the component. In other words, don't go out and put a 200 buck cable on a 100 buck subwoofer, know what I mean ?
That said, anything from Signal cable or BJC for your subs should suffice. The Signal Magic power cord is also decent for a upgrade to a standard power cord for roughly 40 bucks used.
Cool man, I wasn't sure if this was an area worth spending money on or changing the way in which I hooked them up. I didn't know if I'd get such an immediate payoff as I did when I stopped using generic clear coat speaker cables. Looks like I'll just leave things as is until I start looking for a better sub or an amazing cable deal falls in my lap. But that will have to be sometime in the future. I'm tapped out right now.don't go out and put a 200 buck cable on a 100 buck subwoofer, know what I mean ?
That analogy reminds me of a girl I dated once. She spent two hours getting ready to go out and the outcome was lackluster. I could never figure out what she did in that two hours. She looked pretty much the same to me, except with poofier hair.
