RCA cable questions

[6r33n3y3z]

Hello everyone. I was really into car audio 30 years ago. It has been a long time since I have installed or wired a complete system. I want to make sure I purchase high quality RCA cables. I was considering the Stinger 6000 series. I will need 6 channels total. Do any of you have any experience with the 6000 series or and of the newer Stinger cables? https://stingerelectronics.com/coll...hannel-triple-shielded-interconnect-12ft-3-7m

6000: 2 CHANNEL SHIELDED DIRECTIONAL INTERCONNECT 12FT/3.7M

$49.00 Features Oversized OFC conductors provide excellent sound quality Directional twisted-pair construction provides protection against interference Mylar shielding for increased noise rejection Continuous connection construction (C3 Tech) provides unmatched signal transfer Split-tip machined...

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[6r33n3y3z]

I like to have a little extra as I swapp amps usually. Its nice to have the extra footage if your amp kicks the bucket and you need that extra for a new amp/amplifiers or make changes. 18" is a nice # for me on the extra needed

I agree with that.

Stinger and Monster are rip offs for RCAs. If you have to use a car audio brand, then use KnuKonceptz Klarity cables.

When did they go to ****?

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Hell I run these and love em

Crutchfield 4-Channel RCA Patch Cables (17-foot)

Available in 2 different lengths

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[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

I agree with that.

When did they go to ****?

They've always been overpriced. It's just marketing hype. Who needs balanced twisted pair for car audio unless they're running balance input/outputs which would be pretty rare.

 

[6r33n3y3z]

I like to have a little extra as I swapp amps usually. Its nice to have the extra footage if your amp kicks the bucket and you need that extra for a new amp/amplifiers or make changes. 18" is a nice # for me on the extra needed

I agree with that.

Stinger and Monster are rip offs for RCAs. If you have to use a car audio brand, then use KnuKonceptz Klarity cables.

When did they go to ****?

They've always been overpriced. It's just marketing hype. Who needs balanced twisted pair for car audio unless they're running balance input/outputs which would be pretty rare.

I had a pair of gold plated Monster Cables in the early 90’s. They definitely sounded better than the cheaper ones. Zero interference IMO.

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

I had a pair of gold plated Monster Cables in the early 90’s. They definitely sounded better than the cheaper ones. Zero interference IMO.

It's really hard, almost impossible to induct noise into RCAs. All you need is a simple set of shielded RCAs. Some home audio guys once did a test using coat hangers for the RCAs - nobody could hear the difference.

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