Does sub cable also have to be high end?


After spending too too much on PowerSnakes, Bybee filters, Red Dawn II's, Golden Cross RCA's, etc -- I'm wondering if the quality of the sub cable also makes a difference, as it is just responsible for low frequency. My system is a hybrid combination of HT and 2 channel SACD stuff, some reasonably hi end. HT: Marantz 14EX (rear channels, surrounds), Aranov 9100 Mono Blocks (front channels for HT and 2 channel stereo) Red Dawn Rev II speaker cables. Pioneer DV-38 (HT DVD and DVD Audio): First Sound Reference II Passive Preamp and Sony SCD-1 for two channel. Kef Reference 4's in front (roll off at about 30), Kef Ref 2's in rear, Kef Bipolar surrounds and Kef 200 Centre for 7.1 channel THX-EX. Bybee filters, Power Conditioners, etc.

Sub to connect is Velodyne HGS 18. Please let me know what others have used to connect the big Velo in a high end HT system that is also used for 2 channel or DVD audio and if I need to spend $$$ on a long cable (unbalanced). Will be used 75% for HT and 25% for DVD-A (which to me, has not lived up to its promise and the reason for me buying SCD-1).
lornecherry

Showing 1 response by audiogod2

You know bass is the single most difficult thing to get right in any domestic room environment! Things such as getting flat frequency response and basic sub/main speaker integration is far more important than ANY cable consideration for a subwoofer (dedicated bass)!!!
I'd only consider playing with different sub cables, well after you got the sub placed, dialed in, and/or EQ'd properly for the seating arrangement!
On an overall scale of importance, I'd rate interconnect cable importance for a bass woofer a "1" or "2"(at best) out of "10" on the scale of relative importance.
Yes, cables do make sonic differnces/improvments/degredations/etc. However, I'd start with some basic tried and true Monster cable THX sub cable or something. I think you'd be just fine! Again, most people would do well just to get the darn woofer dialed in properly! Most people have the sub way too high! booming the room and bloating the bass over the midrange! (result...one notey bass!)
Also, however, for the record, another basic affordable interconnect for bass woofers is the Straight wire Miestro! This is excellent bass response from copper! It's tight and extended. If you want to play around with some silver interconnects, you'll find that the bass note tightens up a bit. However, this is most noteable, again, after proper woofer set up!
So, my recommendations for you is probably either MOnster THX or something, Straight Wire Maestro, ETc..Or, just some copper subwoofer cable for now. You can try cable wars after you get the set up process down!