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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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zavato OP
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@eichlerera 

Exactly what I am using- sounds like a very good cable in this application 

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jtcf
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I used Blue Jeans cables when I had four subs,for the two on the front wall.Then longer Monoprice to daisy chain the other two in back.Nothing wrong with BJ,well built and attractive.

You guys motivated me to try a Cullen 10 gauge pc on one of my two subs(I only have the one).I'll repost tonight if it makes any difference. If so I'll spring for two to use permanently on the HSU subs I have currently.Cullen also sells RCA cables that I haven't perused yet, but I mention it in case anyone is interested and wants to take a look.

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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 

soix
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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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