Members DeepEnd Posted September 27, 2014 Members Share Posted September 27, 2014 . . . When I'm building my cables, do I need to find the black cable? The see-through stuff isn't for guitar amps right? TIA I'm going to assume you're serious. The answer is: wire is wire. The color of the insulation doesn't matter. As long as you have heavy enough wire, say 14 gauge or better, you'll be fine. If the stuff with clear insulation is cheaper, get it; if the stuff with black insulation is cheaper, buy that. If you find stuff with neon green or hot pink insulation for a good price, buy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted September 28, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm going to assume you're serious. The answer is: wire is wire. The color of the insulation doesn't matter. As long as you have heavy enough wire, say 14 gauge or better, you'll be fine. If the stuff with clear insulation is cheaper, get it; if the stuff with black insulation is cheaper, buy that. If you find stuff with neon green or hot pink insulation for a good price, buy that. Thanks Deep! Yeah I was serious. I'm just curious as to why pretty much all the amp/speaker cable I've found has been black whereas the ones on spools have been this clear type: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted September 28, 2014 Members Share Posted September 28, 2014 I posted the pre built cables in the other post. http://www.parts-express.com/pyle-ppsj15-12-awg-speakon-type-to-1-4-speaker-cable-15-ft--248-4618 They have them for different lengths. Just browse the site or google for others. Its cheaper to buy them pre made then it is to make them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2014 I posted the pre built cables in the other post. http://www.parts-express.com/pyle-ppsj15-12-awg-speakon-type-to-1-4-speaker-cable-15-ft--248-4618 They have them for different lengths. Just browse the site or google for others. Its cheaper to buy them pre made then it is to make them yourself. Yes I remember your post. The problem is that I am looking for right-angle plugs on each end and I've yet to see them on pre-assembled cables. If you can find them online in 5', 10', and 20' lengths I'd be interested in seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted September 30, 2014 Members Share Posted September 30, 2014 God made Google for that. 3" http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231299650666?lpid=82 5' http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231299650666?lpid=82 6' http://www.ebay.com/itm/ProCraft-PSP14-6-QSR-6-Foot-14-Ga-Speaker-Cable-Wire-R-A-Speakon-to-1-4-/231299650666 10' http://www.ebay.com/itm/ProCraft-PSP14-10-QSR-10-Foot-14-Gauge-Speaker-Cable-Wire-R-A-Speakon-to-1-4-/331103932488?_trksid=p2054897.l5658 If you need something longer just buy a longer Speakon to speakon like this and cut the straight speakon off and solder a 1/4" on the end. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-SEISMIC-AUDIO-25-Foot-Speakon-to-Right-Angle-Speakon-PA-DJ-SPEAKER-CABLE-/131088801733?pt=US_Cables_Snakes_Interconnects&hash=item1e85805fc5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2014 God made Google for that. 3" http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231299650666?lpid=82 You didn't seem to understand me. I am looking for a right-angle plug on BOTH ends of the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted September 30, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2014 I just spoke with my local amp repair guy.I've ordered a bunch of stuff from him already for this amp modification (tolex, grille cloth, corners etc.) He's giving a completely different opinion on the cable stuff. I asked him about the cable/plugs that I'm looking for.When I told him it's just 25W power he said Speak-on plugs and 12 or 14 gauge cable is overkill. He said Speak-on plugs are used for high amp cabinets 400W etc.He said I should go with 1/4" plugs.He also said that 18 gauge (lamp cord) would be just fine, that 12/14 gauge would in fact take away sound in my situation. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted September 30, 2014 Members Share Posted September 30, 2014 I just spoke with my local amp repair guy. . . . . . . Thoughts? Yes. Find a new amp repair guy. He's full of crap. You can use heavier connectors and wire than you absolutely need and it won't hurt anything, least of all sonically. Again, thin wire makes you amp work harder and robs power from your speaker(s). This is especially true when you don't have a lot of power to spare. If you even remotely think that down the road you might find yourself using a more powerful amp, then you'll be glad you have nice, heavy cables when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yes. Find a new amp repair guy. He's full of crap. You can use heavier connectors and wire than you absolutely need and it won't hurt anything, least of all sonically. Again, thin wire makes you amp work harder and robs power from your speaker(s). This is especially true when you don't have a lot of power to spare. OK thanks DeepEnd. This guy hasn't done any amp repairs for me. He's just sold me some tolex so far and I have a few more items on order from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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