Proper cable from bass amp to speaker

[SoundWeavers]

Hi gang,

Which cable make and model is best to use with a bass amp and speaker cabinet?

I have been using ordinary instrument cables to connect bass amp to speaker.

But I'm curious if the proper cable will make a difference in sound.

Ampeg SVT6PRO to EDEN 4x10

The Ampeg manual recommends using the Speakon connectors.

What cable type should I use?

thanks

 

[eb76]

Are you asking which brand? As far as brand goes, I like Monster because they're nearly indestructible. If Ampeg suggests Speakon, use Speakon. I wouldn't continue using an instrument cable though.

 

[peterbright]

You use speaker cables not instrument cables.

 

[SoundWeavers]

which brand and model guys? care to post a product link on Sweetwater site?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FMNN3/

 

[Thunder Pulse]

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Look for speaker cables on the left. There's a big thread here on Bayou cables and they're highly praised.

 

[heavymetalmage]

Instrument cables are coaxial which means that the ground wire is wrapped around the positive hot wire inside the cable. This is to prevent RF noise because instruments give off a very low level signal. Speaker cables on the other hand run side by side because they have a very powerful signal and don't need to worry about RF interference. Therefore, you can use instrument cables as speaker cables but it will shorten the life of your amp drastically because of the extra impedance. As for a brand, ProCo is highly recommended.

 

[SoundWeavers]

thanks guys, appreciate it!