RCA Cable Brands

37Z · 09-06-2011, 08:20 PM

What RCA cable manufacture have you used to connect the head unit to an remote amp?

XwChriswX · 09-06-2011, 08:24 PM

I got the Kicker Amp hookup kit, so it came with it.

Been really happy with my kicker amps/subs/speakers... so only natural to use their kit too.

bigaudiofanat · 09-06-2011, 09:37 PM

There all good if you cut open any of them it is the same gauge cable inside very small.

I have used wal mart brand, to kicker, to streetwires, to stinger. There all the same and if not ran properly they will all pickup noise.

kenchan · 09-07-2011, 10:53 AM

yep, as big mentioned... especially monster is a huge cosmetic baller cord while inside it's the same damn thing.

bigaudiofanat · 09-07-2011, 11:25 AM

Oh please do not get my started on monster LOL

37Z · 09-07-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

There all good if you cut open any of them it is the same gauge cable inside very small.

I have used wal mart brand, to kicker, to streetwires, to stinger. There all the same and if not ran properly they will all pickup noise.

I thought the size of the wire was secondary to the insulation used to reduce noise. What is your thought on this manner?

90 ST · 09-07-2011, 02:30 PM

With RCA's you want something twisted for noise calcelation, i've run Streetwires for about 9 years now and they work great! before that was PG, i've tried some cheap brands way back, and they are just that, cheap.

As for "run properly", i've done a quick install once in a moving truck for the weekend, and to save time taped the power wire and Streetwires RCA's together, and never got any noise, so they do make a difference.

bigaudiofanat · 09-07-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37Z

I thought the size of the wire was secondary to the insulation used to reduce noise. What is your thought on this manner?

Installation helps but when I cut the ends off to wire them directly to the pre outs of stock systems they were all the same gauge wire.
The insulation helps but if you have your wires directly next to a large noise source it will not make any difference.

"crappy" rca's are only going to be crappy if install wrong or in the wrong location. There is really no difference, I have use street wires zero noise a while ago and still got noise until I relocated them.

Wicked CAS · 09-08-2011, 12:06 PM

You can make your own Rca cables, it will be fitted to the car and you can make your own connections right at the amp so that you don't have to coil up a bunch of cable and tuck it somewhere.

Easiest way is to twist a pair. Or better off if you can get shielded casing with twisted cable inside and get your own rca ends... As long as you can solder.

We stopped carrying manufacturers cables about 5 years ago.

We make our own custom tailered RCA connections with every install. This eliminates having a bad pair of Rca cable and having to tear the car apart again.

Pelican170 · 09-08-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

There all good if you cut open any of them it is the same gauge cable inside very small.

I have used wal mart brand, to kicker, to streetwires, to stinger. There all the same and if not ran properly they will all pickup noise.

Yea i dont know if i would agree. Digital cables are all the same but when it comes to an analog cable, there are differences... I think mainly in the shielding and connectors...

And i do agree about Monster, they are scam artists...

I dont do much with car audio but I do deal a lot with Home Theater applicatons. Monoprice is good quality for cheap, they sell RCA's, check them out. www.monoprice.com

RekeHavoc · 09-08-2011, 01:42 PM

I second Monoprice. I have owned tons of their cables and never had a single problem with any of them.

90 ST · 09-08-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

You can make your own Rca cables, it will be fitted to the car and you can make your own connections right at the amp so that you don't have to coil up a bunch of cable and tuck it somewhere.

Easiest way is to twist a pair. Or better off if you can get shielded casing with twisted cable inside and get your own rca ends... As long as you can solder.

We stopped carrying manufacturers cables about 5 years ago.

We make our own custom tailered RCA connections with every install. This eliminates having a bad pair of Rca cable and having to tear the car apart again.

Yeah Lighting Audio used to sell bulk RCA cable and ends so you could make your own.

bigaudiofanat · 09-08-2011, 05:22 PM

I third monoprice!!!

For home theater speakers I run MIT

CBRich · 09-08-2011, 07:02 PM

I'm another for monoprice. Definitely the way to go for cables.

37Z · 09-08-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Installation helps but when I cut the ends off to wire them directly to the pre outs of stock systems they were all the same gauge wire.
The insulation helps but if you have your wires directly next to a large noise source it will not make any difference.

"crappy" rca's are only going to be crappy if install wrong or in the wrong location. There is really no difference, I have use street wires zero noise a while ago and still got noise until I relocated them.

I will run the RCA cable along the center council away from the power cable. Since my 370Z is a manual trans., I plann to run the power cable along the passenger side sill into the rear hatch area. I guess that should lessen the change for introducing a noise source as lease until it is connected to the amp. Any tips are appreciated!

View Poll Results: RCA Cables
Stinger	3	42.86%
Monster	1	14.29%
Kicker	1	14.29%
Other (indicate manufacture)	2	28.57%
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09-06-2011, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	RCA Cable Brands What RCA cable manufacture have you used to connect the head unit to an remote amp?

09-06-2011, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I got the Kicker Amp hookup kit, so it came with it. Been really happy with my kicker amps/subs/speakers... so only natural to use their kit too. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

09-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	There all good if you cut open any of them it is the same gauge cable inside very small. I have used wal mart brand, to kicker, to streetwires, to stinger. There all the same and if not ran properly they will all pickup noise. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-07-2011, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Oh please do not get my started on monster LOL __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-07-2011, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep, as big mentioned... especially monster is a huge cosmetic baller cord while inside it's the same damn thing.

09-07-2011, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	With RCA's you want something twisted for noise calcelation, i've run Streetwires for about 9 years now and they work great! before that was PG, i've tried some cheap brands way back, and they are just that, cheap. As for "run properly", i've done a quick install once in a moving truck for the weekend, and to save time taped the power wire and Streetwires RCA's together, and never got any noise, so they do make a difference.

09-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	You can make your own Rca cables, it will be fitted to the car and you can make your own connections right at the amp so that you don't have to coil up a bunch of cable and tuck it somewhere. Easiest way is to twist a pair. Or better off if you can get shielded casing with twisted cable inside and get your own rca ends... As long as you can solder. We stopped carrying manufacturers cables about 5 years ago. We make our own custom tailered RCA connections with every install. This eliminates having a bad pair of Rca cable and having to tear the car apart again. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

09-08-2011, 01:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
RekeHavoc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, TN Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I second Monoprice. I have owned tons of their cables and never had a single problem with any of them.

09-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I third monoprice!!! For home theater speakers I run MIT __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-08-2011, 07:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I'm another for monoprice. Definitely the way to go for cables.

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