UPS guy just dropped off my new Dayton SUB-1500 subwoofer. I'm about to get it set up, but I've got a couple choices of signal cable to use, and not sure which is better.
I have a few sets of cheapo RCA cables that are unshielded (I think shielded cables are desirable as subwoofers can pick up and reproduce 120V AC hum-- signal cable to subwoofer goes right through a gazillion AC cords behind my television).
The other thing I have is a set of high-quality component video cables. These are thick, heavy duty cables that are clearly shielded (outer insulation is transparent and shielding is visible.) What I don't know is if the conductors for transmitting video are similar or same as ones that transmit audio-- can't find a whole lot on the web regarding interchanging these. It's possible to peel one of the three cables (that make up the 3-cable assembly) away and use it as a mono subwoofer cable-- I don't mind sacrificing a component video cable as I will probably never use it again since all my present and future equipment will be HDMI or some future standard.
If all else fails I can order a cable off Amazon for $7, was hoping I could make use of something I already have. Any ideas?
I have a few sets of cheapo RCA cables that are unshielded (I think shielded cables are desirable as subwoofers can pick up and reproduce 120V AC hum-- signal cable to subwoofer goes right through a gazillion AC cords behind my television).
The other thing I have is a set of high-quality component video cables. These are thick, heavy duty cables that are clearly shielded (outer insulation is transparent and shielding is visible.) What I don't know is if the conductors for transmitting video are similar or same as ones that transmit audio-- can't find a whole lot on the web regarding interchanging these. It's possible to peel one of the three cables (that make up the 3-cable assembly) away and use it as a mono subwoofer cable-- I don't mind sacrificing a component video cable as I will probably never use it again since all my present and future equipment will be HDMI or some future standard.
If all else fails I can order a cable off Amazon for $7, was hoping I could make use of something I already have. Any ideas?