Interconnect preference?

[Darren]

Sorry if this is too far off topic but it does have to do with my amplifier connection. I currently use DIY Belden interconnects I built myself but they are rigid, with my new setup I require 3' interconnects from my ICBM and BFD that are more pliable.

What are you using? Brand? Price? I'm not looking for $100 boutique cables, just something built well that has good results. I was considering a good quality coaxial cable that is more supple but am out of the loop on the latest DIY solutions. I'd consider that though, I just don't want to degrade my system... I know, cables are a very touchy subject with much subjectivity built in.

Please, please, please don't turn this into a debate about interconnects. This is merely a question to see what people are using so I can get an idea.

Thanks!

[ThomasW]

If you're talking about a coaxial cable to the subwoofer it's really doesn't matter. Lot's of people just use leftover RG6. That's a bit stiff for my taste but should give you an idea.

Since I needed some low buck balanced IC's after installing the Behringer CX2310, I bought Parts Express generic microphone cable ($0.25/ft) to try out. It sounds surprisingly good.

[Darren]

admin said:

Since I needed some low buck balanced IC's after installing the Behringer CX2310, I bought Parts Express generic microphone cable ($0.25/ft) to try out. It sounds surprisingly good.

These will be RCA IC's. Do you suppose the microphone cable would be suitable for this? Is it fairly bendable?

[ThomasW]

I need balanced so XLR's were used. No reason it couldn't be used with RCA. Use a telescoping ground wiring configuration to bleed off any noise on the ground wire.

[Darren]

admin said:

I need balanced so XLR's were used. No reason it couldn't be used with RCA. Use a telescoping ground wiring configuration to bleed off any noise on the ground wire.

Thanks for the info, I'll need a little explanation as to what a telescoping ground wiring configuration is though!

[ThomasW]

Look at the diagram labeled "Using shielded twin core cable". The braided shield is 'floated' (not connected) on the destination end of the cable.

www.vandenhul.com/artpap/wiring6.htm

[Darren]

Thanks! Very helpful!