Subwoofer power cable

dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited December 2005 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Has anyone replaced there SVS sub power cable with another? If so did it help? My SVS sub cable is cheap, I was suprised that it wasnt better made. thanks
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2005
    You know I too was a little surprised by that . The ac cord is the same on their $2100.00 subs too. I don't know if another cord would make a difference though.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2005
    I personaly think power cords DO make a difference..

    www.signalcable.com
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2005
    Do they? I have never had experience with anything other than the factory cords so I guess I really can't say. I have the dedicated 20 amp circuit, power conditioner etc. Beardog, what is an example of the kind of difference the ac cord can make?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2005
    for me personally, it was like turning the faucet up on the sink..

    more clean power flowing into the unit

    some folks disagree on this issue, and notice little if any difference...

    I have limited experience (stock and Signal Cable) with different cords, but I am on the side of the fence that can tell a difference, be it small or large..

    Definately worth the small price tag...IMO
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2005
    Thanks everyone, how do you know which one to get? I guess signal cable would know
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2005
    dholmes, if you get one, let us know if you notice any real difference.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited December 2005
    Oh for heaven's sake.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited December 2005
    beardog03 wrote:
    I personaly think power cords DO make a difference..

    www.signalcable.com

    I will agree they can make a measurable difference. The question on the table should be does it make an audible difference. I don't know, so I won't throw a random opinion out there.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited December 2005
    Im the type of person that believes in no weak links.

    If you replace your cables in one spot, you might as well replace them in all spots.

    A rounded off system is good... once you get everything in your setup squared away as far as components, head to the cables.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2005
    It made a very slight difference in my setup, but I'm glad I did it 'cause I'm comfortable with the fact that I have good cables. The only way to know is to try it and see if it makes a difference to you.

    Hell, just do it for the sake of mating quality gear with quality accessories. One wouldn't drive a Maserati with cheap tires.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited December 2005
    Hello POLKbrothers,
    As mentioned, it does not make any difference. THE current that goes thru the power cable is not much. Check out the fuse and you will believe me on this. For this reason, SVS Engineers did not emphazise on this....SO save your $$$$$$$. ;)
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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