your thoughts on wireless signal transmission.


I'm thinking of adding subwoofers (swarm principle) to improve the LF response in my room. I'm considering adding a couple of Rel No.25 subwoofers and saw that they can be equipped with their own (REL, 24 bit/48Khz) wireless transmitter(s?). If I would use cables, these would need to be 30 ft lengths, as my room is reasonably big. I have no idea what to expect when comparing to very good cables. Obviously costs of wireless are at a fraction of a set of good XLR cables (30 ft). Wireless transmission needs DAC I believe....and what about possible jitter.... Anyone can offer his experience/view.

Thanks,
Han
han_n

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On the recommendation of Duke I am running ordinary 14g PartsExpress wire. I was skeptical. But, Save your money for where it matters, he said, basic wire is fine for low bass. Sure seems he got it right again. Another one of those things where what is so important at higher frequencies just doesn't hardly matter way down low. In any case, keep in mind all the great bass I'm getting is basically lamp cord.

Based on that I wouldn't worry much about the quality of your connection. If your subs have high level inputs then running cheap speaker wire will be cheapest. If they don't you can add a LOC from PartsExpress for about $6. Next after that, cheap RCA. Just don't see the need for XLR, not for this. Spend it something like Blue Quantum Fuses where it'll really make a difference.