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Can someone tell me if i need this type of sub cable to connect to my older EP175? Or would i get the same results with a single cable? Im going to run a 50ft cable so i just want to make sure i buy the correct one! Thanks  
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You should be able to get the same result with a single cable (I'm assuming that you're connecting the EP175 to the sub pre out of your receiver).
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Line level RCA cables are pretty much all the same (contrary to what the Best Buy sales guy will tell you). Weather you go 3' or 100', it shouldn't matter. Don't break the bank on sub a cable, or any other for that matter. Buy cheapest 50' foot cable with RCA ends you can find. Just ensure the RCA connections are in good shape.
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You should be able to get the same result with a single cable (I'm assuming that you're connecting the EP175 to the sub pre out of your receiver). Yes it will be connected to the sub preout line on the rear of my yamaha receiver. Is there a reason why older subs have the Left and Right input rather then the single one you see on todays subs?
M60 M3 VP100 VP150 EP175 Q4
PanyPTAE1000U LCD HD projector 120"
Yamaha RX-V3800 PS3 20g, 360 ELITE
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They have L/R inputs for stereo set ups when the preamp or reciever has no sub out.
Rick
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arcticair, I would suggest going to monoprice for all your cable needs... They have a 50' premium sub cable for $11.39 plus shipping. You really cannot beat that price... monoprice.com  I have the 25' variant of this cable, and the build quality and connectors are top notch.
Last edited by Hutzal; 01/18/08 04:20 PM.
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I've purchased the long run RCA cables from MonoPrice and can vouch for both their quality and their "heartiness". For the price, they are an unbeatable value.
You might also consider linking a few smaller RCA cables, if yo've got them laying around, with some RCA links (AXIOM sells them, in fact). You won't notice any decrease inquality, but can save a few bucks and feel good about using exisitng cables rather than buying brand new ones.
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Or do what I did and use a piece of RG6 coax with a couple of F-connector to "RCA" connectors on the ends.
Everyone's got plenty of coax around, don't they?
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arcticair,
I would suggest going to monoprice for all your cable needs...
They have a 50' premium sub cable for $11.39 plus shipping. You really cannot beat that price...
Except that shipping to Vancouver Island starts at about US$25. You'd need to be in the market for a variety of cabling and accessories before it becomes worth the int'l shipping.
Last edited by doormat; 01/18/08 10:12 PM.
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the rg6 I have laying around seems to be stiffer than sub coax from places like blue jeans, etc...
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