Author Topic: Subwoofer cable (Read 3628 times)

llsaw · « **on:** October 11, 2006, 04:58:06 PM »

All,

What's a decent sub cable? Need a max 1.5 metre length. Budget RM500-800.

Oldskolboyz · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2006, 05:25:57 PM »

Monster Cable lorrr.. paging mnkh... haa haa

netken · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2006, 08:32:21 PM »

usually Z1 or Z2 would be good liao!!

cbkhoon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:36:04 AM »

wat sub amp & woofer are u using ?
maybe tell us more !!

llsaw · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2006, 08:25:45 AM »

No Monster cable pls. Was thinking of Van De Hul or Audioquest unless my budget can stretch to Siltech or Transparent Audio. Amp is probably Steg K series. Sub is Focal K2p 27KX.

Zenn · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2006, 10:50:52 AM »

no need waste your money for high end cables for sub la, just get a 10awg power cable, cunnnnnnnnn......

llsaw · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:05:20 AM »

Sorry I'm a firm believer of cables having heard the differences Transparent Audio made to my Naim/Proac setup compared to cheaper cables.

Zenn · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:09:14 AM »

yes for components but no for subs, best to ge the thickest available, thats why power cable is best, hehe....

netken · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:10:05 AM »

maybe for sub, the signficance of the cables are not so applicable ....

but dun wanna start a debate on whether cables make a difference to the SQ again ... :D

llsaw · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:13:33 AM »

I've a good mind to get the following. Stay tuned for reviews 8)

http://www.vandenhul.com/cable/rvlatn-h.htm

Master D · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:51:14 AM »

llsaw,

Should you choose to spend so much on the sub cable, would you also please do a review comparing the expensive cable against say a decent 10AWG power cable? It would be nice for us to know how much diff there is. Thanks in advance!

llsaw · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:01:52 PM »

Master D,

I think I'll rather not do that (post results in this forum) as I'll be opening another can of worms despite wat my ears tell me. As you can see from the responses there are believers and non-believers and there'll always be opinions despite what one person hears. As the famous saying. Opinions are like ***holes. Everyone has one ;D

Oldskolboyz · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:12:41 PM »

Quote from: Zenn on October 12, 2006, 11:09:14 AM

yes for components but no for subs, best to ge the thickest available, thats why power cable is best, hehe....

why not we try TNB cable.. sure very pure copper cable.. ;D

GRexer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:22:48 PM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 12, 2006, 12:01:52 PM

Opinions are like ***holes. Everyone has one ;D

This has gotta be the most heard-of statements in forums :D

built · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:30:27 PM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 12, 2006, 11:05:20 AM

Sorry I'm a firm believer of cables having heard the differences Transparent Audio made to my Naim/Proac setup compared to cheaper cables.

i think you have already answered to yourself.
for speaker cables, get the musicwave ultra or
balance musiclink ultra for the interconnects.
sure chun! ;)

if you are interested in the price, pm me.

Master D · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:55:05 PM »

Hi llsaw,

Well, as much as we each have our opinions, we should also listen to what others have to say. I really am keen to know the difference in normal and high-end cables, thus my honest suggestion. I fully understand where you are coming from and I will respect your decision.

If only I had expensive wires sitting around for me to test...hehe! ;D

built · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2006, 01:22:36 PM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 12, 2006, 11:13:33 AM

I've a good mind to get the following. Stay tuned for reviews 8)

http://www.vandenhul.com/cable/rvlatn-h.htm

why vdh for car and transparent for home?

llsaw · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2006, 11:08:08 PM »

Just ordered Audioquest Sub1 mono-interconnect for my HU pre-out to amp connection

SUB-1 uses three solid 2.5% Silver conductors inside PE Air Tubes. Solid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion. PE Air Tubes minimize information smearing caused by any solid or foam insulation. Three conductors insure optimum performance, single-ended (RCA plugs) or balanced (XLR plugs). A 100% coverage shield insures noise-free performance. Silver-plated plugs are welded to Sub-1 using 8,000 amperes.

Silver-Plated Copper (SPC) always provides superior performance for video and digital audio. Unfortunately, when used for full range analog audio, the discontinuity of plating silver over copper causes high frequencies to sound edgy and harsh. However, when used only for subwoofer frequencies, SPC's "artificial edge" actually enhances the articulation and intelligibility of low frequency information. Do not use Sub-1 as a full range audio cable.

Still searching for sub speaker cable. Was offered VdH D352 but doubt that is good enuff.

netken · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:17:07 AM »

oioioioi.... how much.... good things must share yah!!

fooyc · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2006, 08:11:17 AM »

Whoa...stim stim ;D

llsaw · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2006, 07:54:07 PM »

Bout 580 bucks for a 4.5m set. I'm hoping to get some VdH Magnum or Revolution to use as speaker cable.

cbkhoon · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2006, 01:38:03 PM »

So did you install the cable ?

llsaw · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2006, 02:38:18 PM »

Collecting it today..

netken · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2006, 03:27:06 PM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 30, 2006, 02:38:18 PM

Collecting it today..

fui yoo... pls do review and snap pics!

llsaw · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2006, 09:14:21 PM »

Just ordered Van den Hul "The Wind" MkII Hybrid for my sub speaker cable..

Description:
Playing with ideas always opens new windows. One of these windows was the idea that it must be possible to write a computer program with the ability to fine-tune the signal transmission. The result is a fine-tuned product with predictable properties.
Our The WIND Mk II HYBRID was designed as a first result.
The WIND Mk II HYBRID is a multi-core single conductor loudspeaker cable with a very complex strand construction.

The WIND Mk II HYBRID consists of a total of 173 single non insulated strands in 5 different layers with a total cross-section area of 4.67 mm² equalling AWG 10.5.
To improve the overall transmission quality even more, we have coated the total metal construction with a Linear Structured Carbon ® saturated layer.
This extra item dramatically improves the sound quality.
The sonic result is a very detailed signal transmission with a superb spacious character.

The resistance of The WIND Mk II HYBRID is 3.7 Ohm/km. The external diameter is 6.2 mm.
The peach colored jacket is made of HULLIFLEX ® 3, a very flexible and mechanically superb insulation material.
Before connecting The WIND Mk II HYBRID to your equipment we advise to mildly twist both leads to keep them together.

netken · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:06:56 AM »

ermm... "the Wind" new version i suppose... nice!!

llsaw · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2006, 08:10:34 AM »

Haven't started my blog yet on ICE/Audio so don't currently have a place to store the pixs taken of my cables and I'm not inclined to use one of those photograph storage sites..

netken · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:37:58 AM »

post some here lorr .. dun decline us .. one or two pic only nia ...

Master D · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:41:55 AM »

:o pics pics pics....how much is the cable btw?

llsaw · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2006, 10:29:56 AM »

The Wind MkII hybrid is RM350+ for 1.5 metres. The Audioquest Sub1 mono interconnect is approx RM580 for 4.5 metres.

Audiophiliac · « **Reply #30 on:** October 31, 2006, 02:26:55 PM »

Have seen this cable somewhere in a friend set up but do not have a chance to hear it yet though.

llsaw · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2006, 04:50:32 PM »

Audiophiliac,

Which cable are you referring to?

built · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:29:24 PM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 31, 2006, 10:29:56 AM

The Wind MkII hybrid is RM350+ for 1.5 metres. The Audioquest Sub1 mono interconnect is approx RM580 for 4.5 metres.

not sure if there is a perfiect hifi up north
or where you got the vdh but if the price
is for 1.5m pair, then it is a very good deal.

btw, does your supplier have the D-352?

llsaw · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2006, 09:42:36 PM »

Yes, D352 is avail

Audiophiliac · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2006, 01:02:30 AM »

Quote from: llsaw on October 31, 2006, 04:50:32 PM

Audiophiliac,

Which cable are you referring to?

The VDH the one in the photo attached

llsaw · « **Reply #35 on:** November 01, 2006, 08:01:14 AM »

OIC. That cable is a bit fat being 10.5 awg. Did your friend have to trim a bit to fit the speaker posts?

Audiophiliac · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2006, 11:18:05 AM »

Yup it's the fat; that why I notice first that cable from that guy instyallation set up; It's fat and bright orange like color, but sure it's look 'garang' in the exposed set up

llsaw · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2006, 11:20:17 AM »

Bright orange? I think the Wind MKII hybrid is beige/cream in colour..

built · « **Reply #38 on:** November 01, 2006, 05:26:03 PM »

orange? could it be The Source?
btw, The Source is an interconnect.
diamater is 7.3mm, i think.

Audiophiliac · « **Reply #39 on:** November 02, 2006, 03:42:36 PM »

Quote from: built on November 01, 2006, 05:26:03 PM

orange? could it be The Source?
btw, The Source is an interconnect.
diamater is 7.3mm, i think.

Yup that i am talking about the IC not the speaker cable

llsaw · « **Reply #40 on:** November 02, 2006, 03:52:37 PM »

Errr.. Never posted a pix of the Vdh "The Source" interconnect..

Audiophiliac · « **Reply #41 on:** November 02, 2006, 03:54:36 PM »

Misslook look at the color (likeorange one) not the imprint while reply
sorry mislook

llsaw · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2006, 02:22:54 PM »

Just got my VDH "The Wind" Hybrid MKII speaker cable and it's grey in colour. Strange when VDH's web site says the cable jacket should be peach coloured.