XLR output to RCA input done properly?

[waynel]

The problem is that in particular for longer subwoofer runs you are running an unbalanced cable.

The best solution is to convert to unbalanced as close to the sub as possible so you only end up with 2 feet of RG6 instead of 30 feet.

The best solutions are either a Jensen transformer or an active converter like the Rolls MB15b ProMatch.

Of course this problem wouldn't exist if manufacturers would offer XLR inputs and outputs on ALL equipment.

The Luddute adherence to RCA unbalanced connects is a stupid anachronism that should be terminated with extreme prejudice.

If you care about XLR, just buy a sub with XLR inputs, there are plenty available, and the more capable subs almost all have XLRs.

 

[rdenney]

Yes, RCA is a disaster for a sub. It might reduce the frequency response somewhere up in the 10k range.

If an RCA cable doesn’t pick up noise (and the experiment is cheap), it will do no harm with even a long run for the low frequencies used by a sub.

Rick “Luddite” Denney

 

[Speedskater]

The problem long RCA interconnects may is AC power line related noise.

 

[antcollinet]

The problem long RCA interconnects may is AC power line related noise.

Or any ground loop noise.

 

[JimA84]

If you care about XLR, just buy a sub with XLR inputs, there are plenty available, and the more capable subs almost all have XLRs.

The price difference between the two subs I am looking at is $1,500 just to get a XLR input. Otherwise they are equally good.