buying rca's vs making them - Blu-ray Forum

mtbkr · 02-20-2011, 08:26 PM

Technically does anybody think there would be any difference between buying http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 and using "GOOD QUALITY" rg-6 coax with http://www.techtoolsupply.com/Produc...ctCode=SKY9903 for running to subs or linking preamps to a receiver? I have an unlimited supply of coax I get from work for free and I could use it to cut custom lengths of wire instead of comming up short or having a 45ft coil of wire behind my subwoofer. Thoughts?

JJ · 02-20-2011, 08:44 PM

If it won't cost you that much - then, what the heck - go for it!

ZoetMB · 02-21-2011, 12:42 AM

Monoprice's cables are so inexpensive, it will probably cost you more just to buy decent quality RCA plugs separately. And it's always a bit tricky getting a really good and neat solder connection, although it's certainly easier on RCA plugs than it is on mini-plugs. But I'd forget making my own and I'd buy theirs.

crazyBLUE · 02-21-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoetMB

Monoprice's cables are so inexpensive, it will probably cost you more just to buy decent quality RCA plugs separately. And it's always a bit tricky getting a really good and neat solder connection, although it's certainly easier on RCA plugs than it is on mini-plugs. But I'd forget making my own and I'd buy theirs.

I totally agree on just getting them from Monoprice. Less chance of having problems I think.

MrFattBill · 02-21-2011, 01:07 AM

I've made my own RCA's to run component video and L/R audio to an extra TV in the basement. I already had everything needed but the ends and they turned out great and continue to work great today. They have been in place for probably 3 years.

Bill

02-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
mtbkr Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:washington(state) Blu-ray collection:65	buying rca's vs making them Technically does anybody think there would be any difference between buying http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 and using "GOOD QUALITY" rg-6 coax with http://www.techtoolsupply.com/Produc...ctCode=SKY9903 for running to subs or linking preamps to a receiver? I have an unlimited supply of coax I get from work for free and I could use it to cut custom lengths of wire instead of comming up short or having a 45ft coil of wire behind my subwoofer. Thoughts? Last edited by mtbkr; 02-20-2011 at 08:55 PM.

02-20-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	If it won't cost you that much - then, what the heck - go for it!

02-21-2011, 12:42 AM	#3
ZoetMB Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:172 DVD collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Monoprice's cables are so inexpensive, it will probably cost you more just to buy decent quality RCA plugs separately. And it's always a bit tricky getting a really good and neat solder connection, although it's certainly easier on RCA plugs than it is on mini-plugs. But I'd forget making my own and I'd buy theirs.

02-21-2011, 01:07 AM	#5
MrFattBill Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:jO-hio Home Theater Gallery:206 Blu-ray collection:578 Trading Score:5	I've made my own RCA's to run component video and L/R audio to an extra TV in the basement. I already had everything needed but the ends and they turned out great and continue to work great today. They have been in place for probably 3 years. Bill

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