Easy question

ryanjoachim
ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
edited September 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm looking for a good quality subwoofer cable to use LFE with.

Found this on Monoprice...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023603&p_id=2681&seq=1&format=2

Is there anything such as a "sub cable"? Or is it just a digital coaxial cable like the one in the link?
MrNightly wrote: »
"Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
mystik610 wrote: »
Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
My System:


TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    P.S.
    I have a DSW Pro 600
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Try Frank over at signal cable.
    Ben
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    Ben
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    Sorry, didn't quite get what you said...
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    http://www.signalcable.com/

    He is one of my competitors, but bang for the buck he beats me on SW cables;)
    Tell him you are a club Polk member for a discount;)
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2008
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    I'm looking for a good quality subwoofer cable to use LFE with.

    Found this on Monoprice...
    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236&cs_id=1023603&p_id=2681&seq=1&format=2

    Is there anything such as a "sub cable"? Or is it just a digital coaxial cable like the one in the link?


    Basically, most sub cables are coaxial cables. No real reason to use some exotic twisted pair of silver interconnects when the frequency range used by subs are small by nature, but as with anything else, the sky is the limit if $$$ are no concern.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    Basically, most sub cables are coaxial cables. No real reason to use some exotic twisted pair of silver interconnects when the frequency range used by subs are small by nature, but as with anything else, the sky is the limit if $$$ are no concern.

    What you said is what I was recommending;)
    Be
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    Is there any performance boost/loss to be had between LFE (just 1 digital coax cable) and L/R cables?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Get one analog cable from him, not digital.
    Ben

    Edit: Coax doesn't necessarily mean digital.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    Analog meaning read and white, right?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    Analog meaning read and white, right?

    No Meaning not digital;)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    lol...I am SO confused now.

    Unfortunately, Monoprice is all I can afford right now.

    Is there a comparable product that monoprice offers?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited September 2008
    another good source is:
    http://www.cablesforless.com/c-171-beldencanare-hand-built-subwoofer-cables.aspx

    canare jacks/belden cable, good stuff
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2008
    for a subwoofer. you don't need a digital coax cable. just your standard long RCA cable is all.

    check out this one on Epay. I don't have any experience with this brand or cable.. but it looks ok.. and in your price range. http://cgi.ebay.com/Tartan-Subwoofer-Cable-10-foot-CL2-rated_W0QQitemZ380066851771QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380066851771&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,191
    edited September 2008
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    Is there any performance boost/loss to be had between LFE (just 1 digital coax cable) and L/R cables?
    Yes, you will get better Low Frequency Effects from the 0.1 channel of a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system, provided you set up your receiver correctly to recognize there is a subwoofer connected to the LFE out.

    Monoprice is a great place to shop on a budget, but pay a little extra to get their best stuff. It's still Wal-Mart pricing (usually much less for comparable stuff, actually).
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2008
    Main reason I was looking at Mono is because I need a cable that is at least 30' long, to reach from my receiver to my couch, which is where I want to move my sub.

    Wasn't sure if anyone else offered competetive pricing on long-distance runs.
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited September 2008
    Go to http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm. They will make a custom one of 30 feet for $44.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited September 2008
    danger boy wrote: »
    for a subwoofer. you don't need a digital coax cable. just your standard long RCA cable is all.

    check out this one on Epay. I don't have any experience with this brand or cable.. but it looks ok.. and in your price range. http://cgi.ebay.com/Tartan-Subwoofer-Cable-10-foot-CL2-rated_W0QQitemZ380066851771QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380066851771&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    Tarton is a division of Blue Jeans Cable out of Seattle, WA. Tarton offers cheaper cables that are built in China. They have a 35 foot RCA sub cable for $8.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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