Need some advice on cables.

[Trace79]

This is what I have:
A pair of Tannoy 501A studio monitors.
SVS PB-1000 sub in the mail.
PresSonus Audiobox USB external interface.

I need some good long cables (20ft,) to run from my PC's external interface (balanced 1/4" output,) to my subwoofers RCA inputs. Also, I need to run 20ft of RCA out from the subwoofer to my studio monitors XLR input.

I plan on buying another pair of Tannoy's too, either the 501A or upgrade to the 601A for more overall sound performance. So I'll need to Y-split the RCA outs from the sub at the far end (just to not have to run so many long cables,) and convert those to XLR input - or 1/4" unbalanced input if it doesn't matter.

Can anyone recommend a good brand and website for me to try and find everything I need? Because of the length of the cables, and that they'll be running along each other, I want to try and avoid any possible interference, as well as keep the sound quality high.

 

[hizzaah]

Check out monoprice.com. They're cheap and quality enough cables..

Scroll down and check out the premium RCA cables
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[Trace79]

Great thank you

Just found everything I need on that site but question?...Are these good quality cables? Will I not need to worry about any interference? They seem really cheap in price compared to say Monster name brand cables.

 

[KEW]

Those pro audio to RCA cables are not real common, but here are some options:

HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!

For only $0.50 each when QTY 50+ purchased - Metal 6.35mm (1/4 Inch) Mono Plug to RCA Jack Adaptor - Gold Plated | RCA <--> 6.35mm (1/4Inch) Adapters

Amazon.com: HOSA CPR206 Dual 1/4-Inch to Dual RCA Plugs - 20 Feet: Electronics
Note that the Amazon link is for a stereo pair. the two mono cables should pull apart easily along the split allowing you to get two separate cables.

 

[psbfan9]

Blue Jeans Cable is also very good. Affordable and quality.

Blue Jeans Cable -- Quality Cables at Reasonable Prices

 

[jinjuku]

Great thank you

Just found everything I need on that site but question?...Are these good quality cables? Will I not need to worry about any interference? They seem really cheap in price compared to say Monster name brand cables.

All I know is the Monoprice Bulk MIC cable I use for soldering up my interconnects is of high quality.

Monster is ok if you can get them at close out prices. Your real problem is 20 foot runs of un-balanced cable. Those lengths could introduce some attenuated noise regardless of brand. Un-balanced cable is unbalanced cable.

If you have a PreSonus interface I have to ask: Why are you running to the sub and then from the sub to your speakers? That doesn't make much sense since a lot of pro-audio interfaces are 4/6/8 and more outputs.

 

[Trace79]

All I know is the Monoprice Bulk MIC cable I use for soldering up my interconnects is of high quality.

Monster is ok if you can get them at close out prices. Your real problem is 20 foot runs of un-balanced cable. Those lengths could introduce some attenuated noise regardless of brand. Un-balanced cable is unbalanced cable.

If you have a PreSonus interface I have to ask: Why are you running to the sub and then from the sub to your speakers? That doesn't make much sense since a lot of pro-audio interfaces are 4/6/8 and more outputs.

The reason I am running my sound from the PreSonus interface to the sub that is 20ft away and then back 20ft from the sub to the studio monitors is because the PB-1000 sub will cut out 80Hz and below of frequencies that go back out to my SM's, helping to maximize their output without having to focus on low-end bass. Plus, my PreSonus is only one L/R output which means I have to split it at the least or run it out of my subwoofers output.

 

[jinjuku]

What Presonus are you running?

 

[hizzaah]

What Presonus are you running?

Believe it's this one
PreSonus | AudioBox USB