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Hi,
I want to use the best possible XLR cable for running sound. (Mixer to a powered speaker) Can anyone recommend the best quality 25 ft XLR cable? Thanks
 
Mensajes Fri 18 Apr 08 @ 9:06 am
 
i know there is a difference. but only for certain types of speakers.

it doesn't matter for 2 way speakers. any $20 for 20 ft cable is the same.

for 3 way speakers there is a huge difference. in which case i could recommend going with thick cables such as 'Monster'.
 
Thick cables aren't so important, he's not sending full audio signals like to passive speakers. By far the best way is to use a good quality balanced mic cable like Proel or Klotz and make up your own leads using genuine Neutrik connectors.
 
You might go crazy when I say this but Skytronic do some good leads unbeleivably.
 
I agree with TopHouse. Neutrik connectors only (for me). Another option is to use a combined power / xlr cable. These two wires are combined in 1 rubber cable, so you will need to run only 1 cable to your powered speaker. If you like, i could post some links.
Ewout
 
Same here with tophouse n superstorm. Use Neutrik connectors for the xlr.
 
 
I would like to use Neutrik connectors but the EV 360A has XLR as the connection.
 
Mogami makes AMAZING cables...but very expensive...WORTH IT...but EXPENSIVE
 
 
 
spinnaJ wrote :
Same here with tophouse n superstorm. Use Neutrik connectors for the xlr.


How often do you see leads that don't have Neutrik connectors fitted? never in the UK so it's not really an issue, I don't know what it's like in the US.
 
Charlie Wilson wrote :
spinnaJ wrote :
Same here with tophouse n superstorm. Use Neutrik connectors for the xlr.


How often do you see leads that don't have Neutrik connectors fitted? never in the UK so it's not really an issue, I don't know what it's like in the US.



Hmm.. most of the lead fitted here use with neutrik connectors in Singapore n not sure what it's like in the US too;)
 
Charlie Wilson wrote :
do you want to solder 50 coat hangers together and go out with them?


Yeah, it will be difficult to carry that.

But another plus to the hanger it is that the monster's cant hang coats!!! LOL!!! J.K.
 
I was thinking speakon connectors when you said Neutrik. So you recommend using XLR connectors made by the Neutrik brand.
 
How about Live Wire XLR cables?
 
billyzee wrote :
So you recommend using XLR connectors made by the Neutrik brand.

For their price, they are the best. I do my own cables with Neutrik brand connectors (1/4 plugs and XLR's).
 
billyzee wrote :
I would like to use Neutrik connectors but the EV 360A has XLR as the connection.


yes, I only use Neurik: Xlr, Jack, Speakon, Powercon (these are very nice), cinch and even the Usb chassis parts.

Had some xlr cables included with a piece of equipment once (with other than Neutrik connectors). One felt on the ground and broke in several pieces, never had this with wih Neutrik ones. Some of the connectors I have for more than 15 years.
Ewout
 
Example from Power cable combined with signal / dmx cable see here. I use also the cables with power and 2 signal / dmx leads, see here. I use the latest for connecting my Botex T4 dimmer bars, so I only have to run one cable to them.
Ewout
 
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