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REL Subwoofer Cable Upgrade?

I've read in various forums that upgrading the cable that runs from amp to REL subwoofer can make a substantial sonic difference. These discussion all reference cables in the $700 to $800 range.

I have to believe that one can achieve a substantial portion of this improvement for $100 or $200? Do any of you have experience with this and some recommendations?

Thank you.
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artmaltman
rlwainwright
1,901 posts
 
It *might* make a difference, but surely not $700 worth! Your money would be better spent on upgrading the sub with that $700. Keep in mind that a sub cable only needs to carry freq. from 150Hz on down.

Don't waste your money on a cable...

-RW-
artmaltman OP
769 posts
 
Perhaps shortening the original (35 foot?) cable is the ticket?
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
You do not need to spend $700 to $800. There are ones available for $150 to $300 depending on length.

Check with The Cable Company for custom orders. They use to provide one made by XLO.

Also see this AudiogoN ad from Dedicated Audio.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1208268388

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sirspeedy
738 posts
 
"The Cable Company" has a superb(I own it)XLO cable,made for REL subs.It cost me 196 bucks,and outperformed the stock unit considerably.
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