dmccombe7 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Having bought all my cables from Bassic-bits in last few years i now need a couple of spare Speakons and was wondering who everyone else is using these days ? I liked the Heavy Duty feel of OBBM cables especially the Speakon to Speakon ones. Any suggestions welcome. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 https://www.designacable.com/ , although I haven't used them for years (because the cables they supplied me still work perfectly!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Just make 'em up yourself and save money. It's dead easy. No soldering needed and the screw terminals are clearly marked so you can't go wrong if you take a bit of care. Use proper Neutrik Speakons and decent cable - something like Van Damme or Sommer - and away you go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) I concur on making your own SpeakON cables, but with the caveat to ALWAYS use genuine Neutrik connectors & you should also buy a #1 PosiDriv bit for your screwdriver, because that's what they're designed for. Don't take my word for it, ask the Design Engineer, @agedhorse. Edited April 16, 2021 by Killed_by_Death 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 I used to make all my own cables years ago and being from an Instrument and electronics background soldering and cabling isnt really a problem for me. I'm just lazy these days and prefer to buy them especially when i only need one spare cable. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 It's dead simple for me, because I can buy the wire online from Home Depot & then drive over to their store (5 miles) & pick it up. They sell by the foot & it's under a buck/foot. The only thing I have to wait for is the Neutrik connectors & TBH I 'could' get those today if I was willing to pay a high retail price to get them locally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Still got my OBBM cables - continuing on 10 years later! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 BTW, if you do go looking for wire, get SJOOW, it has the nice jacket on there that will help it last forever: designed for use on power-tools 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov65 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 The dude below makes cables up Dave, i've had 3 made up 👇 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Dan Dare said: No soldering needed NO soldering, screws only, or else you are setting it up to fail. Don't even think about tinning the wire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I have used Award Session Cleartone cables for years and never had a problem. Custom made for you in a few days. https://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.php 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I've got a few OBBM speakon leads and a couple that I picked up from Bass Direct, which are really good... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Fellow ClearTone user here. Excellent cables and good service from Stewart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andermtc Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Bought some cheap ones when I set up with a new cabinet and they were rubbish and the connecter didn't always connect. Ordered some from designacable and they have been perfect. Edited April 17, 2021 by Andermtc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andermtc said: Bought some cheap ones when I set up with a new cabinet and they were rubbish and the connecter didn't always connect. I did the same once, never again, they just fell apart , I don’t need that many so I just spend the extra on good ones and I don’t have to worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Cleartone ones ordered 2 off at 2m length. Prices are excellent compared to elsewhere especially when using Van Damme cable with Pro Nuetriks. £13.50 each. Cheers guys. Dave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Cleartone ones ordered 2 off at 2m length. Prices are excellent compared to elsewhere especially when using Van Damme cable with Pro Nuetriks. £13.50 each. Cheers guys. Dave That’s great value dave 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 21 hours ago, jezzaboy said: I have used Award Session Cleartone cables for years and never had a problem I saw the word "Cleartone" and was remainded of a well know modifier/improver of basses. Thought he'd diversified into cables for a moment... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplebass Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 just picked up a Vovox speaker cable and the sound is more transparent and clear. ordered another 2 - instrument and microphone. expensive? yes. can you hear the difference? YES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, triplebass said: just picked up a Vovox speaker cable and the sound is more transparent and clear. ordered another 2 - instrument and microphone. expensive? yes. can you hear the difference? YES Not heard of them. Where did you buy them ? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplebass Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Not heard of them. Where did you buy them ? Dave Thomann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Now I really wish Aged Horse had joined us, to comment about super-expensive speaker-cables. I have an opinion, based on facts about Electricity, that users of those will not enjoy, but I will keep it to myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Killed_by_Death said: Now I really wish Aged Horse had joined us, to comment about super-expensive speaker-cables. I have an opinion, based on facts about Electricity, that users of those will not enjoy, but I will keep it to myself. All opinions welcome. If it helps people make a decision you should speak your mind. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 9 hours ago, triplebass said: just picked up a Vovox speaker cable and the sound is more transparent and clear. ordered another 2 - instrument and microphone. expensive? yes. can you hear the difference? YES They start at £75. How do they justify that price. I'll pass on them. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplebass Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: They start at £75. How do they justify that price. I'll pass on them. Dave i said expensive... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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