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shannonv
January 17th, 2004, 11:30 PM
I've got an 80 foot run to reach my sub (will be a HSU VTF 3). Are there any recommendations for what to run for the LFE? Should I use 75 ohm coax cable with audio ends? Does RG 6 vs. RG 59 matter for an application like this?

If belden, can someone suggest a part number and good online or SF bay area vendor?

Thanks.
-shan

Sorny
January 18th, 2004, 12:36 AM
I'd go RG-59 if you aren't going to be hiding the wire in the walls (59 is more flexible). Otherwise, RG6 is a good choice as well. Either one should work fine.

Sorny

Retread
January 18th, 2004, 6:50 AM
The answer is that cable impedance is totally irrelevant, and that coax is not the best kind of cable. The "Cheap Ratshack" thread has links to other kinds of cable.