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!

brylandgoodman

@brylandgoodman if you just need longer cable at decent price, on eBay there are 3 m/9 ft for $50, 5 m/15 ft for $75, connectors attached and ready to use. Not sure how much you value your time, but this seems pretty decent, IMHO. 

 

Places like Audio Advisor sell Analysis Plus cables for REL subs.  Retail for 2.5M is $157.50, but they'd probably offer a discount if you bought two of them. That's what I use. They have 3M and longer if 2.5M doesn't work. 

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

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