what are good the good and reasonably priced RCA cable brands?
actually both of these you mentioned are shortlisted, as well as the jl audio, and focals.There's lots of debate about this...
I kinda subscribe to the idea that cheap RCA cables work just as good as expensive ones (based on my own experience).
However, I can fully understand the logic and principles behind developing a good RF rejecting cable.
To answer your question; I've found a couple decent brands of cables:
Knuconceptz makes a good quality cable, that is very well priced:
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I am currently using Stinger 8000 Series cables, and they are excellent:
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8000 Series
Stinger Audiophile Grade Design Improves Sound Quality, Noise Rejection, and Offers Easy Installation. Oversized Silver-Plated Copper Conductors Provide Tight Bass Response and Crystal Clear Highsstingerelectronics.com
Also, I have always thought that this break down from Tony D'Amore was helpful for determine which type of RCA cable you should be using.
If the head unit has SE outputs and the amplifier has SE inputs = coax cable
If the head unit has SE outputs and the amplifier has Diff inputs = twisted pair
If the head unit has Diff outputs and the amplifier has Diff inputs = twisted pair
If the head unit has Diff outputs and the amplifier has SE inputs = bad no matter what as you will be shorting out half of the head unit's outputs. In this case you would need an amplifier with Diff inputs or a converter to convert the head unit's outputs to SE
In other words, check to see if your amp has differential inputs. If it does (and the manufacturer will usually say so), run twisted pair. If the amp manufacturer doesn't list "differential" or "balanced" inputs, it likely has single ended inputs and you can run coax.
Stinger 4000 series. Anything more seems like a waste of money. These have no noise or other issues, are tough, and fit tight places. They're not pretty though.what are good the good and reasonably priced RCA cable brands?
I've used Knu in the past and they failed over time. I wouldn't recommend them again.
I couldn't order from the states, so no Stinger, i ended up ordering the Focal Elite from germany, I hope they are okay,(they look nice) knowing focal is a good brand.
Notice how high shipping cost (%42) of total cost.
any experience with the focals?There are indeed plenty of cases on here alone with knu konceptz cables failing. That said, i use stinger x2 for normal builds, and RSD Cables for larger ones.
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