RCA Cables

Confused about RCA cable choices? Craig is! We talk to Jay LaVenture to find out what RCA cable is best for some old school amplifiers.

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[Me-dhpm]

For anyone watching and wondering, Skar rp 2000.1d along with the skar rp 150.4ab both differential inputs.. thankyou so much for the informitive video... just saved my install from the wrong rca!

[Highqman]

Craig, Dude, great video! I just learned something new after 25 years. Now I have to rewire the car though (Geez) Anyway, keepem coming!!

[RedCan_Rick]

Thanks for teaching an old dog something new!!! I had some twisted pair RCAs on my Amazon shopping list, used the tips provided in the video and realized I need shielded cable! I appreciate you for sharing good knowledge and tips that make a difference in our builds! Thanks Craig!!

[thebmxkiller]

Just finished building my system and realise I need to pull some rcs out and replace them. Great video...
I knew my instincts were right. I should have never bought the stupid rca cable from stereo shop and stuck with my original OG monster cable rca's

[RDERA]

Every time I watch one of your videos it inspires me to do a build in my Nissan Cube!!! Keep up the great videos!!!

[brianalphonso]

Has anyone asked why don't amp manufacturers state clearly in the OM if either one is required? Do manufacturers genuinely expect everybody to purchase a multimeter to find this out.. I seriously don't understand why manufacturers can't be transparent about it. Fortunately for me and others alike, we have an inquisitive mind so we spend time reading up on these.

[tb]

Loving the videos from accross the pond keep up the great work and great info thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[wal]

Awesomeness! Do we have to make our own RCA's for the old school amps or are these types still available today?

[SupermanwithaD]

Jay's the man!! Great video Craig 👍🏻

[BLAZEPSI]

Almost bought a twisted cable fpr my old school phoenix gold amp. Thanks for the share..

[arvidlystnur]

Important to know but wasn't covered, what is the capacitance rating?
Please tell me so I can buy bulk!

[pacepacesplanet]

Can I hook up speakers to my car radio using the rca Jack's. The red and white ones in the back of my head unit?

[anthonypolo]

I have a question I just tested my inputs on my amp and it read .225 ohms does that mean I need shielded rcas? Thanks 🙏

[jbug]

I pulled my amp down and tried this test and I’m not getting any reading at all, like nothing happens. What happens when you’re not getting a reading? Because to my understanding, I’m not getting a reading because the rca is not grounded to the board so if that’s the case, what cable should be used at this point? Just trying to understand this fully.

[lylegoodluck]

What would a fosgate p1000x1bd require? I just ordered a pair of nvx x series cables.. did I make the right choice?

[GREENTICKETRO]

Can be used the component cable as a RCA audio cable?If not why?

[itolond]

I have a NA540.6 NAUTIC AMPLIFIER and confused about the head unit to amp RCA, esp around the Sub. from what i can tell is a mono with a Y splitter to run the sub with 4 speakers - i have run 3 x pair of RCA cables - (4 RCA for speakers) and i assume i use 1 RCA of the 3rd pair as the sub connector with a Y - but I am not quite sure

[promo]

and if you want to daisy chaine 4 amps, but 1 of the 4 amps has balanced differential inputs. what rca cabel do you need so all 4 amps work properly?

[onesikm]

This is a dumb question and one I find myself often asking but for this test, Which of the ohms settings should my multi meter be testing on? it ranges from 2M, 200k, 20k, 2k, and 200?

[edwardstark]

I got everythng right except for the headunit. My RCA is DI. My amp is DI. My headunit has to be DI too?