| Author | Message | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 112 Registered: 5-2002 |
Now that I've significantly increased my output wattage, I need to upgrade my speaker cables. And I think I'm going to go with 6 Ft Monster Cable SP1000 Speak-On to Banana. So far, the only place that I have found that has them is Wild West Electronics. So, two questions. Anyone want to share their recommendations and/or experiences relating to speaker cables? Anyone know of other places to find them? | ||
| fmm
Junior Username: fmm Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2002 |
Build one. Get some 10 guage zip cord and the appropriate connectors. | ||
| jet_powers
Junior Username: jet_powers Post Number: 45 Registered: 2-2003 |
I used to work setting up and maintaining retail stores for a well known maker of speakers. We used zip cord to wire all the speakers in the displays even though we sold Monster cable in the store. It's much less expensive and I'm convinced even the most dicriminating ears can't tell the difference. John | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 113 Registered: 5-2002 |
That's a good suggestion; but past experience has shown convincingly that I have no skill at soldering whatsoever. | ||
| jet_powers
Junior Username: jet_powers Post Number: 46 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'd be willing to wager you have a friend who can solder. I'd also wager if you brought the parts and some beer (or other favored beverage) over to his house he'd do it for you. | ||
| kipknee
Junior Username: kipknee Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2002 |
Contact either of these two people: pete@petebrunelli.com or bayoucables@cox.net They custom make cables that are very good (quality components and good workmanship.) I've ordered three different cables from Pete and they are the best that I've owned. Tell them "kipknee" from DudePit sent you. I guarantee than you'll be happy. | ||
| kipknee
Junior Username: kipknee Post Number: 41 Registered: 10-2002 |
(Edited - Posted the same note twice.) (Message edited by kipknee on August 12, 2003) | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 114 Registered: 5-2002 |
John; I do know one person, it's a two hour round trip to his house but not a bad idea. Bob; thanks for the contacts, I'll send an email and see what they say. | ||
| wayne
Member Username: wayne Post Number: 68 Registered: 5-2002 |
Dave- My 2 cents......Mogami. There's a guy here in Texas selling Mogami cable under the name "Saber Cable". Larry Morgan Music (the local Alembic dealer) carries it. It's all I use and am extremely happy with it. It's a bit pricey, but no more so than the Monster, and it sounds better to my ears. If your interested, give Marcus or Chance a call at 972-864-8584. C-Ya...........wayne | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 115 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Wayne; I found a dealer list on their website. | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 121 Registered: 5-2002 |
I've corresponded with Pete Brunelli. (He says "Hi" Bob.) He uses 14 gauge wire. He says it's a better fit for speakon and banana connectors than 10 gauge wire and he says for the application, the wire he uses, rubber insulated conductors and a rubber jacket, is sufficient. Anyone have any comments? | ||
| xlrogue6
Junior Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 28 Registered: 8-2002 |
You don't need soldeering skills to build a banana-Speakon cable--both connectors are solderless. All you need for assembly is the right screwdrivers. Unless you're considering a very long run of cable, 99.9% of ordinary mortals will not hear a difference, unless you tell them you're using The Emporer's New Cable (TM), in which case some of them will suddenly realize that it's the finest sounding cable they've ever heard. | ||
| xlrogue6
Junior Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 29 Registered: 8-2002 |
You don't need soldering skills to build a banana-Speakon cable--both connectors are solderless. All you need for assembly is the right screwdrivers. Unless you're considering a very long run of cable, 99.9% of ordinary mortals will not hear a difference, unless you tell them you're using The Emporer's New Cable (TM), in which case some of them will suddenly realize that it's the finest sounding cable they've ever heard. | ||
| davehouck
Intermediate Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 126 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks, I did not realize that both Speakon and banana connectors were solderless. However, a couple days ago I ordered cables from Pete and I am currently awaiting them. I'm sure I'll be satisfied with the results. In addition to comments I had read about 1/4" plugs in a high powered rig, what really spurred me to get moving on this cable upgrade is when a banana end of one of my current cables failed; I think a lack of sufficient strain relief was a contributing factor. | ||
| whall
New Username: whall Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2003 |
HI I am using Planet Waves Speaker Cables Speakon to Speakon and Speakon to Speakon with their super heavy duty 1/4 adapter. Their cables are oxygen free 999 pure copper core, great shielding,.They also have a stress flex collar. Guaranteed for life.These cables are well made, sound great and are well priced.The pure copper and better shielding in their audio designed cable will beat any zip cord out there.Harry's guitar in Raleigh NC has them in stock. BILL | ||
| edwin
Junior Username: edwin Post Number: 32 Registered: 5-2002 |
This isn't about instrument amp to speaker cables, but is related. A few months ago, a friend built me a 3 watt per channel single ended triode power amp for my stereo, telling me I would be blown away. I doubted him, but once it was done, I was blown away. The level of detail and the soundstage are incredible. That led me to a search for the right speakers. I finally put together some boxes with Fostex full range driver (since I needed something very efficient, ie. no crossover, and with a very benign impedance curve). My next search was for speaker cables. I came across a website with the idea of using CAT 5 cable. It is solid copper and in pairing up the cables, you can end up with a large effective cross section, without the problems caused by stranded cable. I was again blown away! I have been toying with the idea of doing something similar with my bass rig. Go to http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/diycables.html and click on the FFRC section for more details. Edwin PS Apparently Romex can work well too. Very thick solid copper wire! |
