Best subwoofer cable ?

Kingnoob

Kingnoob

Audioholic Ninja
You're not going to notice a difference
Yeah probably no one can tell …
I noticed my newest cable how durable was it ?? still works but trouble , keeping it secure . Pushed too close against the wall ..
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highfigh

Seriously, I have no life.
Yeah probably no one can tell …
I noticed my newest cable how durable was it ?? still works but trouble , keeping it secure . Pushed too close against the wall ..
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Don't push it so close to the wall- the amplifier needs space in order to prevent overheating.
 
j_garcia

j_garcia

Audioholic Jedi
Don't push it so close to the wall- the amplifier needs space in order to prevent overheating.
Sub ideally should have a bit of space from the wall too.

The Bluejeans connectors are even longer than that, as they have a cover that prevents flexing at the attachment point to the connector body so they don't get damaged. That presumably will help protect the pin as well.
 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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Don't push it so close to the wall- the amplifier needs space in order to prevent overheating.
Yeah wonder if they got right angle adapters ? Since this and the monoprice and cable I was looking at don’t have right angle connections ?
odds are it got bent with the jamo sub. Prior to connecting it to this one. Too close to the wall??
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j_garcia

j_garcia

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Yeah wonder if they got right angle adapters ? Since this and the monoprice and cable I was looking at don’t have right angle connections ?
odds are it got bent with the jamo sub. Prior to connecting it to this one. Too close to the wall??View attachment 78277
Should be OK that far. A little more room helps, but 3-4 inches should be good. I have used the right angle connectors and they work fine as well.

 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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Should be OK that far. A little more room helps, but 3-4 inches should be good. I have used the right angle connectors and they work fine as well.

is it fine with two plugs ? Is that for old mono TVs?
Yeah I put some electric tape on the loose cable , is that fine ?
jamo sub already broke one cable because it was crammed in a corner now I moved to front of the room with more space but it has to work a lot harder then the DIY sub being farther away and smaller .
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highfigh

Seriously, I have no life.
Yeah wonder if they got right angle adapters ? Since this and the monoprice and cable I was looking at don’t have right angle connections ?
odds are it got bent with the jamo sub. Prior to connecting it to this one. Too close to the wall??View attachment 78277
Right angle adapters are available- not terribly expensive, either.

Did you glue the power cord's plug into the inlet?
 
j_garcia

j_garcia

Audioholic Jedi
The one with two is so you can connect to both R&L inputs, but a single one is fine. Was just an example.
 
Q

quattro_98

Audioholic Intern
I used a pair of Amazon Basics RCA cables for subs for a long time. I only needed 10 feet and I was able to split the white & red for stereo subs.

For a long cable, this is fine.

For an incredibly nice cable, Canare makes a coax with stranded center conductor for extra flexibility and matching crimped connectors.
 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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Right angle adapters are available- not terribly expensive, either.

Did you glue the power cord's plug into the inlet?
yeah either adapters or I could get an angled sub cable, … but most the better ones I’ve seen stop at 15 feet which might reach .but may be tight ..,20 is better.
I don’t know how to remove the glue the previous amp broke because the power cord was loose like this one. Had I left it the way it was it might be broken now.
I had it taped before ℹ should had left it that way .
 
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Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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I used a pair of Amazon Basics RCA cables for subs for a long time. I only needed 10 feet and I was able to split the white & red for stereo subs.

For a long cable, this is fine.

For an incredibly nice cable, Canare makes a coax with stranded center conductor for extra flexibility and matching crimped connectors.
Wow interesting. I searched it on amazon and found this but it would be too hard to split such a Cable?
They also sell various right angle models . Not sure which brand is best ??
The current cable is attached to the sub with tape . Not sure if it can be rebent back or if that would break it .
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I don’t know if the top switch should be set to lfe or crossover.?
 
Eppie

Eppie

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I would not try and straighten the pin. It may break off.

I think you have things correct. With the switch set to "Crossover" the sub should use the crossover FREQ control. The FREQ control is used when you have a full range signal coming in. Since you have an AVR with subwoofer management, the AVR handles the crossover point for you, so having the FREQ control turned up all the way is correct. If the FREQ control was turned down, you could potentially filter out bass below the AVR's setting.
 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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I would not try and straighten the pin. It may break off.

I think you have things correct. With the switch set to "Crossover" the sub should use the crossover FREQ control. The FREQ control is used when you have a full range signal coming in. Since you have an AVR with subwoofer management, the AVR handles the crossover point for you, so having the FREQ control turned up all the way is correct. If the FREQ control was turned down, you could potentially filter out bass below the AVR's setting.
Yeah the cable lost connection for a hour now it’s back on.
This is
Google ai answer on Mediabridge out of stock , is the brand gone ?
It is true that
Mediabridge Ultra Series Subwoofer Cables are currently out of stock or unavailable across major retailers like Amazon and Walmart, with many listings showing as "currently unavailable" or "out of stock".
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Based on recent searches, here is the status and the best alternatives:

Stock Status
  • Amazon: Various lengths (4ft, 6ft, 8ft, 15ft, 25ft) are listed in the Mediabridge store, but many show as unavailable.
  • Walmart/eBay: Similarly, 35ft and 50ft cables are listed as out of stock.
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Top Alternatives
Because the Mediabridge cables are popular for their shielding and gold-plated connectors, these are highly recommended alternatives that provide similar or better performance:
  • SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Cable:Often recommended as a high-quality alternative, often used for long distances and available in varied lengths.
  • Monoprice Subwoofer Cable:Frequently cited as a high-value, high-quality alternative to Mediabridge with similar performance at a lower price point. They offer CL2-rated cables.
  • FosPower Subwoofer Cable: A good, widely available budget-friendly option featuring dual-layer shielding and gold-plated connectors.
  • Blue Jeans Cable: Highly respected for quality and effective shielding.
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If you need a cable immediately, Monoprice or FosPower are the most accessible alternatives that match the specifications (shielded RCA, low impedance) of the Mediabridge cables.
 
Kingnoob

Kingnoob

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FFS, have you not bought a new cable yet?
waiting to see if any go on sale next week 25th. If not I’ll still get one or two.
Not sure if I got space to move the jamo, too much stuff in this room.
but for the diy I’m deciding between regular style like the Monoprice and a 90° Right Angle RCA Cable ??
Which is Less likely to bend like this old one did? Plus I’m going to measure to see if I need more than 20 feet . or if 15 is enough?
power cord reaches out so far anyways I cannot move the sub closer to the wall.
 
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