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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
mswale
133 posts
 

You are totally overthinking this. The cable does not power the sub at all, it just carries signal to the sub. It does not need to be heavy gauge, or anything special. 

When REL states it takes on the sound of the amp, it is talking about the levels coming from the amp. If you have a heavy bass amp, the subs will be louder, vs a flat amp, that will give the sub a more mellow sound. It just mimics the signal from the amp to the speakers. 

Doubt you will be able to measure any difference with different cables. However, I did just swap the power cable on my sub, measured a 1-2db increase in sound over the stock cable. That shocked me. 

As said, just use the OEM wires for signal. 

sbrownnw
706 posts
 

Send your existing (too short) REL connectors here to be rewired?

https://www.takefiveaudio.com/categories/272-subwoofer-cables

audio_guy_uofw
50 posts
 

+1 ted_b with low output impedance of amp, high signal levels, and high input impedance of sub no need for shielding or heavy guage.

mylogic
61 posts
 

brylandgoodman

Just use the Rel supplied cables.

l started with one Rel Quake in 2004 and later went stereo pair as they were so good. Now using a pair of T9i’s. I dabbled a little with hi in and low in and use hi for hi-fi and low for multi-channel HT.

The Nuetrik connection is the wise route as the sub will adopt your amplifiers signature sound/timing and not add anything else. A good secure connection that will not pull out if experimenting your placement.

 

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