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RCA cables to a subwoofer- how much does it matter?

I’m using nice OCC interconnects, balanced and unbalanced, in my system at all points except between my preamp and subwoofer, where I’m using a 12 foot pair of Blue Jeans unbalanced interconnect. My sub sounds great and with the crossover set to about 45hz, my sub’s main focus is really no more than an octave. 
 

I am using a single sub- a McIntosh PS112. The cable I’m using, if I’m not mistaken, is sourced from Canare and is shielded. For use with my subwoofer is there any point in using a different “higher spec’d” subwoofer cable? 

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jtcf
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Update: The heavy gauge Cullen Crossfire pc actually made the sub sound worse.A little louder and more resonant/room filling. It was a relief to put the cheap pc back in. It tightened up and fell back into balance. Adjusting the volume and Q setting didn't help. Oh well, now I know:-) I like the Cullen very much on the ss  amp I use in the summer.I'll hijack your thread no longer!

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@jtcf 

Eh, not much of a highjack. Just a slight detour 

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buy subwoofer interconnects after you get your second sub. 

+1.  Also, with the Cullen PC you probably need to let it burn in more until it sounds its best.  Patrick told me to not expect optimal performance until 100+ hours, so if you just assessed it right outta the box you might wanna give it more time. 

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