With double shielding and low-microphonics, this Cable Solutions "Signature
Series 77" subwoofer interconnect cable achieves a level of performance that many other cables simply cannot match...even at many times the cost. It is an ideal choice for connecting powered subwoofers, for patch cables between pre-amps/processors and amplifiers, or
for any subwoofer / LFE application. Select from a wide range of lengths
below, along with your choice of RCA or BNC connectors.
If you're convinced, you can just scroll down to the lower-right corner of
this page and select the length and terminations that you prefer. If you
would like to learn why we think this is the finest cable you can buy at any
price, please read on!
Quest for Flawless Performance
We have found that connectors are key to great cable performance. Exotic conductors and shielding are fine, but in our
experience, the connectors can make more difference than the cable itself.
Ironically, the most common connector used for interconnecting consumer A/V
gear may also be the worst connector in general use today. Generic RCA-type audio plugs and cables have been around for over 50 years, but the old
solder-type plugs typically have an impedance of about 25 ohms. They exhibit
extremely poor return loss performance, even when mated to high quality cable.
Some of the most expensive "high end" cables still rely on connector
designs that are both electrically and mechanically inferior.
With this in mind, we have chosen Canare's excellent "True 75 Ohm" RCA crimp plugs
for our Signature Series cables. They are impedance matched to ensure
flawless audio performance. They have a usable bandwidth of over 200 MHz and VSWR
is typically less than 1.1:1 from DC to 200 MHz! The design ensures highly
consistent, reliable connections.
Canare connectors connect up smoothly to protect your equipment investment.
If you look at the picture at the right, you can see the gold-plated center shaft. If you click on the
picture, you can get a better look at the gold-plated beryllium copper internal
pressure fingers. The design ensures excellent contact, while solving the
"grip of death" problem that can be an issue with Monster and some of
the other manufacturers' connectors. (Those "grip of death"
connectors put unnecessary strain on your equipment!)
We install the connectors using Canare tools that always prepare the cable
ends just right. The connectors are crimped in place, using heavy,
precision-machined dies. The crimps are so tight that oxygen is excluded.
This exclusion prevents the corrosion that can degrade even the best soldered
connections.
Our Signature Series cables feature custom-imprinted color-coded heat-shrinkable tubing. This full-coverage sheathing creates a more unified
termination that helps to dampen mechanical vibrations. By reducing vibration, we minimize the phenomenon known as
"microphonics" that can occur in cables when high sound levels are
present. Mechanical dampening also minimizes stray
signals that are induced when the cables move through environmental EM fields.
From a usability perspective, our smooth cable assembly helps prevent
snagging. If you do a lot of cabling work, setting up and knocking down
systems, you know what I mean.
The Cable
We use oversized 7.7mm Canare precision coaxial cable. To minimize curl and dielectric deformation, only select cuts of cable, from the outer part of the spool are used. It is big coax, but the stranded
center conductor and braided shielding ensure
excellent flexibility and long life. The cable's compliant nature makes it easy to handle and route.
One of the greatest challenges associated with obtaining flawless audio transmissions to powered subwoofers is EM (Electro-Magnetic) interference. The most common form of EM ingress is 60 Hz hum from nearby wiring and powered equipment. To
ensure the flawless transmission of your audio signal, this high-performance
cable features two layers of braided copper shielding. The double shielding adds extra protection from EMF
(Electro-Magnetic Fields).
This outstanding cable joins Canare's impedance matched connectors and our fully sheathed
terminations in the quest for accurate, uncolored low frequency sound that is free of unwanted noise. In short, you
will get the best sound that your system can deliver.
Editor's note: The infamous Canare DigiFlex Gold cable assemblies
use a smaller, 6.1mm, single-shielded, version of this cable. They have earned
many glowing reviews...just imagine what they will say
when they review this one!
Connection Options
Most A/V receivers and pre-amps only have one subwoofer output connection,
but if you have a subwoofer that has two inputs, and you would like to drive
both of those inputs, you may want to consider using our Vampire Wire
#YF adapters. One of these
adapters can be installed at the single output so that you can then run a pair
of interconnect cables to the subwoofer. Compared to common "Y" cable
connections, this method provides an alternative that is both mechanically and
electrically superior.
Why Cable Solutions?
Customer service is our first priority. We do our best to help you find the
best solutions for your particular application. We're enthusiasts too, so
we know what it's like to wait for cables to hook up new gear. We stock
all of the components needed to build all of the items listed on our site, so we are
able to do something that most cable shops do not - we build and ship most
orders within one business day. We also know how important it is to be able to
get a response when you need help, so you'll often find us working
long hours in an effort to get you the answers that you need. It takes
good people to do outstanding work...the kind of workmanship you want for your
custom cables. The
importance of high-quality workmanship is second only to the importance of
superior service. I'll let you figure out for yourself why paying too
little for a cable can turn out to be just as bad as paying too much. Our
pricing is based upon the actual cost of building the cables.
Canare cable, Canare connectors, and Canare tools - an all Canare
system. When you take a system this good and put it in the hands of
technicians as good as ours, it becomes an awesome system! Design excellence, high quality materials, meticulous workmanship, and
superior service...put it all together and you get a superior product.
Don't get stuck with bad advice, poor service, slow shipment or an inferior
product. If you want the best, here it is.
