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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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bimmerlover
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This may be an easy way to go, and is within your budget:

 

https://tmraudio.com/shop-new/accessories/speaker-cables/kimber-kable-rel-cu-subwoofer-speakon-cable/

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I upgraded my speakon cables with high quality speaker wire that I had lying around. You can do this if you use both red and yellow wires twisted together. Don't forget to split the positive wire across both pins at the speakon cable, this will allow you to use maximum gain. Also, depending on the gauge of wire you use, it will be necessary to do this to get it in the holes.

I did this, works a treat. I also used same cables to make the jumper leads for my line array.

Mark 

sns
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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.

veerossi
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I heard great things about them, so decided to give signalcable.com’s REL cable a shot on both my S/510’s. I was pleasantly surprised with the increase in performance. Highly recommended.

mswale
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You are totally overthinking this. The cable does not power the sub at all, it just carries signal to the sub. It does not need to be heavy gauge, or anything special. 

When REL states it takes on the sound of the amp, it is talking about the levels coming from the amp. If you have a heavy bass amp, the subs will be louder, vs a flat amp, that will give the sub a more mellow sound. It just mimics the signal from the amp to the speakers. 

Doubt you will be able to measure any difference with different cables. However, I did just swap the power cable on my sub, measured a 1-2db increase in sound over the stock cable. That shocked me. 

As said, just use the OEM wires for signal. 

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