I use Blue Jeans cable LC-1's. I have tried several other solutions but these work really well. Really, really well.
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I am going to look into some of these suggestions for good subwoofer interconnects. I personally need 2 6' runs, 1 for each sub ( I am using a separate older Velodyne uld-12 for each speaker. These sub interconnects are coming out of a velodyne crossover box. Surprisingly I can easily notice the difference between a a monster cable interlink 400 MarkII (more lower end bass but very muddy, blurry and undefined from the deep to the mid bass base region), and some older Audioquest Turquoise interconnects (very thin and none existence at the bottom but cleaner and tighter at the mid bass region). Neither is acceptable as I know there must be a surprisingly good budget sub cable "2 meters" that will me give me somewhat defined deep bass that the Velodyne is capable and articulate clean satifying lower midbass. What I mean by budget is $75/cable or less. I use custom cables through my source and amp-preamp connections and they are clean from top to bottom without bloat or deep bass when I tryed them but they need to stay put and I think I can do better in the deep bass region. Thanks for your input. |
The Zu Disco is fabulous in conjunction with my Zu Mini Method subs. |
First, most subs belong near the inside edge of the main speaker, though some distance back. One has to experiment. This reduces the length of cable considerably, and thus resolves a lot of signal loss issues. Since your sub is not powered, you get get a separate amp and run a long interconnect instead, or if you move the sub as per my suggestion, then a short one |
My subwoofer ICs are 18' long (2). I was very skeptical at first, but I tried the Monster Home Theater cables for subs (good deal - $24/cable onsale). I must say I am very happy with the outcome. Also, look at www.catcables.com for a great quality cable(s) fora good price. I use their Kingcats ICs for my pre-to-amp. These replace Straightwire Maestros. |