Greetings all you Outlaws:

I want to ask you what you recomemnd for usage of an subwoofer interconect. I will be using the 1070 and a HSU VTF-2 Mk2 sub. I know subwoofer cables are regular interconnects in longer runs.

There has to be electrical or real world reasons why some cables seem to work better. The values I know of are impedance, inductance, and resistance. I know shielding is necesaary to prevent interference and hum.

Cable design too is what I would like to know. Should the cable be coaxial, twisted pair, solid core, etc?

The Outlaw PCA cable is one that I am considering. What are the cables that all of you are using? Do you make youir own or buy preterminated cables ?

I see other brands out there like Belken PureAV, Bettercables, Cobalt, etc. I avoid monster Cable and try and stay away frrom Audiophile companies like Audioquest, Kimber Kable, etc.

I am looking forward to hearing from al of you.

Liz

The cables I have are from cables for less,they seem to be R59 coax cable with canare ends, they work great and are reasonable in price

I've got a 3-meter BetterCables sub cable that I got for a bit under $30 when I bought my SVS sub back in 2002 (they offered a heavily discounted price when you bought a sub). If I were buying today, I'd probably use either Outlaw or Blue Jeans.

Hey Gonk,

Thanks for the input. I am leaning towards Outlaw as my first choice since I plan on using the PCA. I read what you wrote about them so I figured I should be consistent. The Outlaw sub cable is long and i do not need that much lenght so I will have cable lying on the floor.

I have seen on their sites that both Bettercablesand Cobalt make assorted lenghts so that is good.

Do I need to be concerned about extra cable or not at all?

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I don't think that excess cable length is going to hurt you any. Depending on how much excess length, it might even allow you a little extra flexibility in sub placement - although whether or not that's true to a useful degree depends on your space.

Ok, so lenght should matter. For the Lows, does is really matter what type of cable I use? There are many types, Coax, twisted pair, 75 ohm , etc. What works best for subs?

I prefer rg59 coax terminated with a 75ohm connector. rg59 is more flexible than rg6 so it is easier to route. I like the idea that for longer sub runs coax cable can fend off interference from other sources (e.g. electrical lines). There are many internet sites to purchase this type of cable including Cables for Less, Cables to Go, and Blue Jean. If you are comfortable with your sub placement you can get a cable closer to the exact lenght you need from these sites. Enjoy!

Hi,

You made your cable I see. I an not a mechanictal type. I wil use a premade cable from some company. What I want to know is what to look for, what resistance, inductance, impedance, coax. twisted pair, etc.

Liz

Liz,

This is an example of a pre-made sub cable I have used with success http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2018&sku=29118 . I don't see any specs on the web page but it will work well.

Hi AVfan,

That looks good. My firt choice in the Outlaw Audi PCA sub cable, then Belken Pure AV silver series. Now i like what you have sent so I will think about then.

Thanks again.

Liz

By the way, how do you like you pIoneer Elite DV-45A? I am thinking about a denon 2390CI or 3930Ci.