phunkjive Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Can ya split a patch cord or a 1/4" cable and run it into speakers. Have speakers without 1/4 hookups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollykin Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 I dont think so - try getting a converter to 1/8 inch or RCA or something from your local electronics store. Electronics stores have all sorts of converters - a 1/4 inch can be converted very easily with the right plugs. Check it out, eh? Nolly "Money, Bitchez and Cheese!" http://www.playspoon.com/nollykin/files/voxline.gif "I never thought about it, and I never stopped to feel - But I didn't want you telling me just what to think was real. And as simple as it comes, I only wanted to express- ...But with expression comes regret - and I don't want you hating me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 You can, but usually you use a non-shielded cable for speakers. I'll let Myles the theory guy get into all of that, but, suffice it to say that an unshielded cable, if used for guitar, will buzz and hum like crazy, while when you use it for speakers it's quiet as a churchmouse. So, when something akin to a lamp cord will do for speakers, why hack up a nice shielded cable? "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Originally posted by phunkjive: Can ya split a patch cord or a 1/4" cable and run it into speakers. Have speakers without 1/4 hookups. Make sure the cable is SPEAKER cable. Instrument cable is not designed to handle the current, over time, from a power amp to speakers. Aye, Caramba! It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles_rose Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Originally posted by phunkjive: Can ya split a patch cord or a 1/4" cable and run it into speakers. Have speakers without 1/4 hookups. No .... Guitar cable is shielded and of much lighter construction. You should use at least 16 guage wire that is non-shielded for speaker cable. Speaker cables are available for most all music stores. Regards, Myles S. Rose www.guitaramplifierblueprinting.com www.la-economy.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/mylesr www.twitter.com/myles111us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 It's my understanding that using shielded cable for speaker hookups can cause an induction in the cable that may damage your amplifier. I know my system ops manual has a statement specifically against the use of shielded cables for speaker. Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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