DIY Spekon Cable For Rel
I’m looking to make a pair of speakon cables for my Rel subs. I could really use some advice on what would be good choices for this type application. The cable hooks to the amp outputs but from what I understand is just carrying low level signals. I am not sure if a shielded cable would be ideal or just a twisted pair of high quality wire. I run them as a stereo pair so only need two wires and 8-10ft long. I’m not looking to spend a lot maybe $100-200 but less would be better. I have 50ft of 12awg silver plated PTFE ofc that I’ve debated using. Just seems excessive for the application I suppose. I believe the stock cable Rel provides is only 24awg. Anyways would love any thoughts or opinions on the matter. I really don’t have a lot of knowledge when it comes to cabling. Thanks!
lanx0003, I am actually using JL F-113 subs. I am using an ISO Max transformer to convert the high impedance to a low level XLR input that the JL subs can use since it has no direct speakon connection. So, perhaps that is why the speaker cable that is used matters, but I dunno, Rel must be doing the same conversion internally. But interesting read. ozzy |
Hello @brylandgoodman , I have unused stock REL cables. PM me if interested! Ken |
Hello @brylandgoodman , I have unused stock REL cables. PM me if interested! Ken |
If you have the SpeakON cables and need more length, why not splice on more wire? 18 ga. is all you need. A good Western Union splice on each conductor, some shrink tubing, voila! |
