Cable advice needed...

[M8ng01]

I'm awaiting my new VTF-3 MKII and with the placement advice received, I'm going to need to run the cable to the sub through the attic which is approximately 50-60'. I don't know if anyone makes a cable that long and I'm almost a little scared to think of the cost of something like that...What is the recommended way of doing something like that? I'm open to options and thanks in advance.

[cschang]

try www.bluejeanscable.com

good stuff at great prices

[tdekany]

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/audio_video_cables.html (LOWEST Price I have found.)

lowest prices I have come across.

[Retread]

Originally posted by M8ng01
I'm awaiting my new VTF-3 MKII and with the placement advice received, I'm going to need to run the cable to the sub through the attic which is approximately 50-60'. I don't know if anyone makes a cable that long and I'm almost a little scared to think of the cost of something like that...What is the recommended way of doing something like that? I'm open to options and thanks in advance.

Single cable, RCA on each end? Buy a roll of shielded twisted pair "audio cable" and solder the RCA on each end. On one end, solder one color to the center and solder the shield and other color to the shell. On the other end, cut the shield back a bit and leave it floating. Shielded twisted pair is a good cable for low frequencies.

[Sasha_G]

If soldering bothers you, just get three of our 20 foot interconnects,and buy two female to female adapters at Radio Shack to join the cables.


We recommend coaxial cable, such as our own pro-audio Hosa interconnects, the kind that is used for cable tv (RG 59), or Belden coaxial cables which are commonly used in recording studios.

You can get the rugged Belden 8412 cable here:

http://www.sloca.com/product.asp?section=Bulk_Wire&productid=3405

and the jacks at Parts Express. Soldering is involved for this solution, and it won't always save you much money.

Links of interest:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-13609.html

http://www.adireaudio.com/tech_papers/car_cables.htm