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DIY Spekon Cable For Rel

I’m looking to make a pair of speakon cables for my Rel subs. I could really use some advice on what would be good choices for this type application. The cable hooks to the amp outputs but from what I understand is just carrying low level signals. I am not sure if a shielded cable would be ideal or just a twisted pair of high quality wire. I run them as a stereo pair so only need two wires and 8-10ft long. I’m not looking to spend a lot maybe $100-200 but less would be better. I have 50ft of 12awg silver plated PTFE ofc that I’ve debated using. Just seems excessive for the application I suppose. I believe the stock cable Rel provides is only 24awg. Anyways would love any thoughts or opinions on the matter. I really don’t have a lot of knowledge when it comes to cabling. Thanks!

brylandgoodman

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mitch2
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I agree with @oberoniaomnia - trust REL and use the stock cable.

If this is a line level signal then 24 awg is quite typical and sufficient. If you don’t use the REL cable, I would recommended soldering SpeakON connectors to any reputable bulk shielded audio interconnect (Furutech, et al.) or bulk professional mic cable from the likes of Mogami, Gotham, or Belden. However, I seriously doubt you would ever discern a difference between those options and a cable from REL. Rabbit holes are usually a waste of time and money - I know because I have been down many of them.

mitch2
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I have never owned a REL sub - these must be speaker cables.  My comments assumed line level cables. 

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