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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Presently using Duelund tin plated copper, I believe 12awg. I run 300B monoblocks with two REL, I use only single wire plus ground to each amp, excessive bass with two signal wires. This is a litz cable, have VH Audio Airlock, a solid core cable to experiment with as well, this 18AWG copper. I can lightly twist two or three runs of this to create multiple gauges, for instance twisting three runs of 18AWG is equivalent to 13AWG.

 

Variables here is metallurgy, solid core or litz, AWG, number of signal wires to amp. I'm fine with the Duelund cable at this point so haven't tried the VHAudio, just there waiting if I feel the need. IMO, the silver plated PTEF ofc would be a worthwhile experiment. These cables not that complicated to make so experiment away, make sure you use actual Neutrik brand connectors. Also, twist the cables for some level of shielding.

Don't take any of our opinions as the absolute truth, simple to find out for yourself if cables make a difference. One should question why REL themselves offers a cable upgrade, are they selling snake oil?

My reasoning for using the wire (Duelund) I did was it matched the crossover and internal wire I'm using in my speakers. REL states their subs take on the characteristics of the amps their partnered with, logic dictates the wire to the sub has similar effect. I've tried various other brand of subs using low level connections and dsp, none integrated this coherently with the main speakers.

 

I've also gone to the extent of using same power cords on REL's and amps. PC's make a difference as well, perha[ps even more than the high level wire.

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