Speaker Cable


Hello,

        I would like to make my own cables to hook up my PA speakers to the PA amp.

I have purchased quality Speakon connectors.

Can anyone recommend (UK) some quality but reasonably priced cable?

I've learnt that the cables used for instrument leads should not be used for speaker casbles?

I am unsure what type of cable i should be using.

Links would be appreciated!

 

Many thanks Audiogon Community!

coolrekz

Hello, you don’t mention the length required, but for short or long I recommend

Audtek OFC copper from Parts Express.  
https://www.parts-express.com/Audtek-SKRL-10-50-10-AWG-OFC-Speaker-Wire-50-ft.-100-028?quantity=1

we will see if my link survives.
 I have made many speaker cables with this wire, and would get the 10 gauge as it is so reasonable.  It is easy to strip and labeled to keep + / - phase correct.  It comes in various length spools.  They also have good assortment of heat shrink to dress up the terminations.  Good luck!  Ken

Thanks Ken, not 100% on the lengths but one will be about 6 mtrs and the other 10 mtrs at a guess. I also have plenty of heatshrink - never terminated cables before despite working for a connector/cable distributor for 25 years lol, are speakon cables easy to terminate?