graham0599 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 So I'm looking to replace all my rca's in my car. I want all to match and one in there is picking up some alt noise. Here's the ones I've been looking at 1. http://www.petra.com/t-spec-v12rca-172-v12-series-rca-cable-17ft.html 2. https://xplicitaudio.com/shop/xplicit-audio-xa2c5m-16-4ft/ 3. http://skyhighcaraudio.com/sky-high-car-audio-2-channel-rca-1-5ft/ All are about the same price so that's an issue. I hope this isn't coming off as a vs. thread, just looking for reviews if anyone has used any of these. The first option I can get locally and quickly but if they're not the best option, I'd rather order and wait. Idk a lot about rca technology so that's why I'm asking for help comparing/contrasting. Thanks for any input! My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678
reedal Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 I use the SHCA triple shielded with no issues, no noise SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32
Skullz Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Get the least expensive. Shielded cables from anywhere will do just fine. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2
graham0599 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Posted October 5, 2015 Doesn't matter. Could you elaborate as to why? I'm just trying to learn more and I know some people will argue all day about RCAs My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678
_paralyzed_ Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Doesn't matter. Could you elaborate as to why? I'm just trying to learn more and I know some people will argue all day about RCAs No one can hear a difference. Any cable from any well known manufacturer will do the exact same thing. Noise is most often due to the installation/placement of cables rather than the cable themselves. Unless you're getting them from the dollar store they're all the same.
tboorn Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 the most important thing you want to actually match is whether or not your RCA's are differential input or coaxial input. If all of your amps are the same brand than id say its safe to use the same RCA's for all, but make sure they are still the correct input type of youll be adding unwanted noise. The first RCA's you noted are twisted RCA's, or Differential input, the other two im pretty sure are Single ended, or Coaxial. So make sure you a getting the correct type, other than that, the brand shouldnt be too important. and if you dont know how to test to see what type of RCA's you need...... A lot of people aren't going to know which cable they need, given 90% will be single-ended.Any thoughts of a tester to help people tell the difference easily if the info isn't readily available?Spoiler: Use a DMM referenced to ground. Probe each conductor of your RCA or HU ouput connection.Play a test tone at your max unclipped volume.If you see AC voltage on both conductors, you're differential.If you only see AC voltage on the center conductor, and not the outside conductor, your single ended. Fidelity Built to Last Team Sound Asleep 24Runner Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/196657-24runner-sleeper-system-lots-of-fi-neo-dd-focal-new-video-w-juicebox-lithium/ 2 x 12" Fi BTL N2 / 2 x 12" Fi BTL N3 2 DD M3b Maxwell 2.7V 3000F Supercapacitors Pioneer DEH-80prs Focal P165 V30 components Rockford Fosgate T-400.4
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 Not all rca's are created equal. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals.
OrionStang Posted October 5, 2015 Report Posted October 5, 2015 I have four brand new, never used DroppinHz/SounDrive 17ft cables. Cost me over $40 per. PM me if you want to make a deal. Link to specs: http://www.droppinhzcaraudio.com/elevated-fidelity-rca-interconnect-cables-soundrive/ SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
graham0599 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Posted October 5, 2015 the most important thing you want to actually match is whether or not your RCA's are differential input or coaxial input. If all of your amps are the same brand than id say its safe to use the same RCA's for all, but make sure they are still the correct input type of youll be adding unwanted noise. The first RCA's you noted are twisted RCA's, or Differential input, the other two im pretty sure are Single ended, or Coaxial. So make sure you a getting the correct type, other than that, the brand shouldnt be too important. and if you dont know how to test to see what type of RCA's you need...... A lot of people aren't going to know which cable they need, given 90% will be single-ended. Any thoughts of a tester to help people tell the difference easily if the info isn't readily available? Spoiler: Use a DMM referenced to ground. Probe each conductor of your RCA or HU ouput connection. Play a test tone at your max unclipped volume. If you see AC voltage on both conductors, you're differential. If you only see AC voltage on the center conductor, and not the outside conductor, your single ended. I'll have to test that out. Now I have a: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_68068_RE-Audio-CTX-1600.2.html http://www.crescendoaudio.com/index.php/products/amplifiers/item/bc2000d.html?category_id=2 and some cheapy 2 channel just for when I play music outside I hope to upgrade to an AQ3500 My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678
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