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#23230 - 02/25/04 10:33 PM Why not 5?
Nemos2 Offline
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This is just a why not question.

Outlaw sells their cables in sets of 2,6,7 adn 8 cables, but not 5? With 5.1 surround systems probably the most common ( I am guessing here ) why not in a set of 5 cables?

just a thought.

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#23231 - 02/26/04 02:27 PM Re: Why not 5?
Jason J Offline
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You answered your own question. A 5.1 system consists of 5 speakers AND a .1 channel (a subwoofer). Thus, selling the cables in a package of 6 makes sense.

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#23232 - 02/26/04 02:52 PM Re: Why not 5?
NYC-EMT Offline
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Not always true...

If you have a powered sub then you only need 5 cables to go from the 950 to a 5 channel amplifier and then you usually need a "longer" 6th cable to go from the 950 to the subwoofer.

Maybe they should offer the cables in "5.1" packs which would include 5-1m cables for interconnects and 1-5m (or maybe even a 10m) for use as an interconnect to the sub.

Just a tought!

[This message has been edited by NYC-EMT (edited February 26, 2004).]

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#23233 - 02/26/04 06:24 PM Re: Why not 5?
tekdredger Offline
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How about a set of 3? There are 3 channel amps out there too. Then if you needed a set of 5 you could just order a set of 3 and a stereo pair. This would also give you more flexibility if you wanted different lengths for amps in different locations.

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#23234 - 02/26/04 06:35 PM Re: Why not 5?
Jason J Offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by NYC-EMT:
Not always true...

If you have a powered sub then you only need 5 cables to go from the 950 to a 5 channel amplifier and then you usually need a "longer" 6th cable to go from the 950 to the subwoofer.

Maybe they should offer the cables in "5.1" packs which would include 5-1m cables for interconnects and 1-5m (or maybe even a 10m) for use as an interconnect to the sub.

Just a tought!


What about the connection between a SACD/DVD-A player and a preamp? Those would be 6 connectors all of the same length.

I do like the three idea...

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#23235 - 02/26/04 06:47 PM Re: Why not 5?
gonk Offline
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I think the key factor here is packaging. Like most everybody else, Outlaw packs the PCA's in pairs. With DVD-Audio and SACD, that works out fine -- one stereo pair handles the center and sub connections to the receiver or pre/pro. It makes selling odd numbers of cables a bit tricky, though. Creating a three-pack would probably be the easiest way to accommodate pre-amp to amp setups.

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