What Power Cords for Rel S510 Subs?


I’m considering a pair of Rel S510s to go with my Diablo 300 and B&W 802 D2’s. I’ve invested quite a bit in cabling: Audioquest Dragon for my amp, Hurricanes for my source equipment, and Nordost Valhalla 2 for my speaker wire. I can clearly hear the difference between a Hurricane and a Dragon cord when powering my amp. The Dragon puts space and air around vocals and instruments with front to back depth.

There is no way I can afford anything better than two 3m Hurricanes for the Rel S510’s but my question is, how much do power cords matter for subs? Sadly for my wallet, I’ve found that higher grade cords do make a considerable difference for all my other components, verified through blind tests. Not as much as speaker cables, but still a big difference.

I also have a Innuos network isolation switch and also an Innuos USB reclocker, to support my Innuos Zenith Mk 3 streamer.

Does power cord quality matter less with subs than with everything else?

For the record I’ve seen other threads on this subject, with what seems to be consensus that power cords don’t matter with subs, but I was hoping others who, like me, appreciate the difference a top tier power cord can make, can comment on whether there truly is no benefit to using one when it comes to subs. Has anyone compared a Hurricane grade (or better) cord with a stock cord, connected to a high end sub?

 

nyev

Showing 11 responses by 1971gto455ho

@missioncoonery 

The cables I was referring to was A/C power only. I do see value in researching interconnects and speaker cables. Perhaps if one chooses to read then critique they should stay on topic. As for the hobby my ‘thang’ is impeccably well engineered and formidable. Have a nice day…buddy

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@deep_333 

Oh know you dare to suggest perhaps common sense… You are now a troll !  How silly is that ? Simple Minds isn’t just a rock band. Lol 

 

Truth is 14 gauge ( lamp cord style ) will do the job as well as 90% of the crap out there. And it doesn’t matter what anyone tells ya…that’s why there’s such a massive market of junk out there all pining for your bucks. 

And the farmer hauled another load away…. What S… stories let’s try basing on Scientific electronic facts not idle perhaps market imagination. Do you hear what I hear..might have it’s Gratification, but kick that in the reality butt. Utter Nonsense if nothing else perhaps for those with too much time on their hands

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Might be a filter or gadget of sorts wired in there that may or may not make a noise difference. Perhaps 10% is a bit optimistic. Lol

What’s childish and sad I might add, is some people fall for that crap ! Most with any degree of knowledge…don’t !! A A/C Power cord at the end of a chain changes the tone of your system what kind of magic beans crap is that…? 

@juanmanuelfangioii 

Name calling… nasty. Should one not like an opinion perhaps that individual should just..book off. Do the tunes however you have it wired in, and as with any should, drop the coin on whatever you please. I believe in free speech, and realize at times the truth does hurt.

Another elongated story void of fact, just a worded story… fact of the matter is there’s no science !!! The overwhelming majority of electricians and highly trained electronic specialists laugh at this garbage. So diddly wad says he hears a difference who cares, One in thousands. I can say I have a degree along with an engineer in the family and am privy to a Studio with many a thousand dollars worth of diagnostic equipment….will you listen to my story ? So the mud slinging continues the BS flows freely and people make money !

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Nasty term Troll.. that said they do like to chow down. Perhaps a testing diet of more than a hammer, screwdriver, vice grips, silly stories and imagination. Let’s have Figures, Comparables derived from how / what ? Frequency instrument tests, Low resistance ohmmeter tests, possibly oscilloscope digital and / or analogue, Wow even simple fluke multimeter tests but something ?? We’re hungry feed us ! That said.. Please please hear what I hear.. Just doesn’t cut it !

 

@missioncoonery 

Oops poked the bear, being a ‘tool’ is not my ‘thang’ so I’ll exercise a little modesty and realize who I address. Lol

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@retiredfarmer

My dear friend are you jealous or just ill-informed ? I shall help you, my GTO is one of 79 made it is mechanically modified all original parts retained. It is a convertible with no roll cage so quarter-mile time is a guess. I do enjoy 700+HP and it drives with modern comfort. Don’t know where you are financially you may or may not be able to afford it should I decide to sell it. Let’s stay friends and stick to the Audio perhaps there would be conversation worth listening to. I do have other more conventional transportation High speed etc. should you be interested . Thank you for your continued interest.

Cheers