{"product_id":"audioquest-black-lab-subwoofer-cable-3-0-meter","title":"AudioQuest Black Lab Subwoofer Cable - 3.0 Meter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Subwoofer Cable, and Why Use One Designed for the Job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subwoofer cable is an RCA interconnect — a single conductor with a shield around it and an RCA plug at each end. What makes a “subwoofer cable” different from a regular interconnect is what it has to put up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal it carries is the LFE channel — Low Frequency Effects, the dedicated low-frequency mono signal a home theater receiver, processor, or 2-channel preamp sends to a powered subwoofer. The run is usually long, and the path often passes close to AC power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable engineered for that job uses heavier shielding and rugged connectors. Mechanically, the Black Lab can also be used as a regular RCA interconnect anywhere else in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in the AudioQuest Subwoofer Line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lab is the entry point of AudioQuest’s dog-named subwoofer cable family — the line goes Black Lab, Greyhound, Irish Red, Boxer, Husky. The Black Lab sets the line’s baseline: solid-core copper, a gold-plated RCA at each end, and a coaxial geometry built for clean LFE delivery over real-world room distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lab uses solid Long-Grain Copper conductors. Long-Grain Copper (LGC) is copper drawn through a process that produces a longer, more uniform crystalline grain structure than standard OFC copper. AudioQuest uses solid-core construction throughout the line — a single piece of copper rather than many small strands. Solid construction eliminates strand-to-strand interaction in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulation around the copper — what engineers call the dielectric — is foamed polyethylene. Foaming the polyethylene introduces tiny air pockets that lower the dielectric’s energy absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield wraps the conductor in a continuous coaxial geometry. In coaxial cable, the same shield handles both noise rejection and the signal’s return path — which is exactly what a long LFE run needs to fend off radio-frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Low founded AudioQuest in 1980, and his “Do No Harm” philosophy still drives the line — the cable’s first job is to get out of the music’s way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lab is the right call for entry-to-mid-tier home theater systems where you want a properly engineered subwoofer cable without overspending on the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e AV receiver sub-out to a home theater subwoofer, integrated amp or 2-channel preamp sub-out to a 2.1 subwoofer, processor LFE-out to a powered subwoofer at entry-to-mid system levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-end reference subwoofers paired with reference processors — a system at that level will be better matched by Boxer or Husky, which add Carbon-Based shielding and the Dielectric-Bias System.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your subwoofer has two RCA inputs labeled L and R, you want the Black Lab Y-cable version instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Sub or Dual Subs? What About Subwoofers with Stereo Inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost home theater subwoofers have a single RCA input labeled “LFE.” A standard single-end subwoofer cable like this one connects directly. Some subs — particularly REL models and certain 2-channel-music-focused designs — have stereo L\/R RCA inputs that internally sum to mono. For those, the Y-cable version is the natural choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle-End or Y-Cable — Which One Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer comes down to what’s on the back of your subwoofer. Most home theater subs have a single RCA input labeled “LFE” — single-end is what you want. Some subs (REL and certain 2-channel-music subwoofers) have stereo L\/R RCA inputs that internally sum to mono — for those, the Y-cable version is the right choice. When in doubt, check your subwoofer’s manual or call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/em\u003e AudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some natural companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-aqgreyh-2?sku=NEW-AQGREYH-2\"\u003eAudioQuest Greyhound\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Lab Y-cable version for subs with stereo L\/R inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered subwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/subwoofers\"\u003esubwoofer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV receivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/av-receivers\"\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther AudioQuest cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/shop-cables\"\u003eAudioQuest interconnects, speaker cables, and power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single piece of high-purity copper instead of many small strands eliminates strand-to-strand interaction inside the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single central conductor inside a continuous shield. The shield handles both noise rejection and signal return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoamed polyethylene dielectric\u003c\/strong\u003e — Polyethylene insulation with air bubbles foamed in to lower its dielectric absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated RCA connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gold plating resists corrosion at the contact surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arrow on jacket marks preferred orientation (source → subwoofer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-transferable, original-owner, authorized U.S. dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFoamed Polyethylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRCA — gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-end RCA-to-RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirection Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 8 feet long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime, original owner, authorized U.S. dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a subwoofer cable actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subwoofer cable carries the LFE channel from your receiver\/processor\/preamp to a powered subwoofer. The dog-named line is engineered for long runs in noisy AV racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a regular RCA interconnect instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-built regular RCA interconnect will work mechanically. The reason to choose the Black Lab is the shield, rugged connectors, and long lengths stocked specifically for subwoofer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this as a regular RCA interconnect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it will pass any line-level analog signal. AudioQuest’s line-level analog interconnect series uses a different geometry tuned for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual route the cable will take, not the straight-line distance. Add a little slack at each end. When in doubt, go one length up rather than down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my subwoofer has two RCA inputs (Left and Right)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s a sub with stereo inputs that sum internally to mono. The right cable is the Y-cable version of the Black Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. 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