CHEAP SPKR CABLE: SPEAKON TO SPEAKON

[DanielNY]

On a budget??? Best deal on the net for 12G speaker cable. I have bought this stuff myself and it isn't fancy but it works and its 100ft for $50 bucks shipped!


http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/Spe ... 12s100.htm

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

I won't use anything but genuine Neutrik connectors. You also should not use longer than 50 foot cables.

[Jon Barnhardt]

I was thinking of cutting into 25' sections and putting my own ends on it. Even for bulk cable it's not a bad price if the jacket quality is anything at all...

[DanielNY]

I won't use anything but genuine Neutrik connectors. You also should not use longer than 50 foot cables.

At this price, I cut off the L-Cheapo speakon heads and add my own. I also cut the cable down to size, it's really just for the cable. From one roll I made 2-40ft and a bunch of 3'-4' Jumpers. Like I said the jacket isn't fancy but it's 12g.

[el_ingeniero]

I got these and some handmade ones off eBay that use RedCo wire and Neutriks.

As far as the wire on the Seismics go, the copper is 12g, the jackets are fine, the connectors work. Only downside is that I had to lay them out in the sun for a bit. I'll replace the the connectors on them someday.

[philbill]

Just to save starting a new thread, i just wondered was this cable any good from thomann? i was going to look at getting the van damme cable but this is so much cheaper and i cant see that the cheaper cable is that much worse!
link : http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_sssnake_spk225.htm
thanks
phil

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

Just to save starting a new thread, i just wondered was this cable any good from thomann? i was going to look at getting the van damme cable but this is so much cheaper and i cant see that the cheaper cable is that much worse!
link : http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_sssnake_spk225.htm
thanks
phil

Copper is copper, no matter who sells it. The only thing I'd shy away from is a PVC outer jacket, as it's not very flexible and will kink. Stick with neoprene.

[doncolga]

I just purchased 100 ft 12 gauge cable along with some speakons...I'm not sure if they're genuine Neutrik or not...anything I should watch out for?

Thanks!

Donny

[Bruce Weldy]

I just purchased 100 ft 12 gauge cable along with some speakons...I'm not sure if they're genuine Neutrik or not...anything I should watch out for?

Thanks!

Donny

It should say Neutrik on the connector. If not, take it back. The point of building your own cables is to make sure they are bullet-proof. Don't use crappy components or they'll be only as good as the junk you can buy off the rack.

[Tom Smit]

I just purchased 100 ft 12 gauge cable along with some speakons...I'm not sure if they're genuine Neutrik or not...anything I should watch out for?

Thanks!

Donny

It should say Neutrik on the connector. If not, take it back. The point of building your own cables is to make sure they are bullet-proof. Don't use crappy components or they'll be only as good as the junk you can buy off the rack.

Or knock off the connectors, order and install Nuetriks instead.

[leamy_f]

Just to save starting a new thread, i just wondered was this cable any good from thomann? i was going to look at getting the van damme cable but this is so much cheaper and i cant see that the cheaper cable is that much worse!
link : http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_sssnake_spk225.htm
thanks
phil

Copper is copper, no matter who sells it. The only thing I'd shy away from is a PVC outer jacket, as it's not very flexible and will kink. Stick with neoprene.[/quote.
Yes, copper may be copper but the trick is to purchase multi-strand fine wire cables, this type will last forever and are practically kink proof, providing years of cable wraping heaven.

[philbill]

So is that cable ok? i know its hard to tell as they dont tell you much!

[doncolga]

My 100' 12 AWG came in today with attached speakons...wow. I'll be picking up Neutriks tomorrow. Where would I be without you all? You are truly the wind beneath my wings!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/monoheadphones/6236253320/

[Tom Smit]

Is that how they were hooked up when you received the cables?

[doncolga]

Is that how they were hooked up when you received the cables?

Yes...I opened up the speakons and that's what was there. The other end was a little better. I've never made one of these myself, but I was pretty sure this was off the mark.

Again, I did get these for the cable...which I'll probably make a 50' and two 25' out of this. The speakon connector was the same price as the 1/4, which I would have taken off, so I figured I'd take a chance to see how the speakons would do. Clearly not good, so I'll add some real Neutriks tomorrow. Speaking of making them, should I tin the ends before putting them in the Neutriks?

Thanks!

Donny