{"product_id":"audioquest-black-lab-subwoofer-cable","title":"AudioQuest Black Lab Subwoofer Cable","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAudioQuest Black Lab Puts Solid Long-Grain Copper in a Subwoofer Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest's Black Lab is an RCA subwoofer cable built around solid Long-Grain Copper conductors. It pairs them with foamed-polyethylene insulation, a symmetrical coax geometry and a metal-layer noise-dissipation shield, and it ends in cold-welded, gold-plated RCA plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther length \u0026amp; termination options are available. Call us to discuss your needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSolid Long-Grain Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest says Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than regular oxygen-free copper, with fewer oxides, fewer impurities and fewer grain boundaries. Solid conductors also prevent strand interaction, which AudioQuest calls a major source of distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Shield That Shields the Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOrdinary shields absorb noise and drain it to component ground, which can disturb the ground reference. AudioQuest's metal-layer Noise-Dissipation \"shields the shield\", absorbing and reflecting most of that noise before it reaches the layer attached to ground. The symmetrical coax geometry uses identical positive and negative conductors, so the shield is never used as an inferior audio conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe insulation is foamed polyethylene. AudioQuest says its high air content causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated Plug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack Lab's plugs are joined to the wire with a high-pressure technique instead of solder, which AudioQuest calls a common source of distortion. The ground shells are stamped instead of machined, so the metal can be chosen for low distortion instead of machinability. An integrated chassis ground connector helps eliminate ground loop hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Subwoofer Cable Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a clean, quiet subwoofer connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — the metal-layer shield and symmetrical coax geometry are built to keep noise out of the signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour subwoofer hums\u003c\/strong\u003e — the integrated chassis ground connector helps eliminate ground loop hum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want no solder in the path\u003c\/strong\u003e — AudioQuest cold welds the plug to the wire, so the joint is metal on metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are connecting a receiver or amplifier to a subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black Lab works with most receivers and amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect one end to the subwoofer output of your receiver, preamp or processor, and the other to the line-level input on your subwoofer. Push each plug straight on until it seats, and pull it off by the barrel, never by the cable. Then play something with deep bass and set your subwoofer's level to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMeasure the Path, Then Add a Little Slack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMeasure the route the cable will really take from your electronics to your subwoofer, around furniture and along the baseboard. Then add a little slack. As audio legend George Cardas puts it, \"A cable that's just long enough usually turns out to be just not long enough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Long Run to the Subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSubwoofers often sit far from the electronics. If yours does, we recommend a long interconnect rather than a long speaker cable. A really long interconnect affects system performance less than a really long speaker cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhen Is It Time to Upgrade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA subwoofer cable often stays in a system for years, so it is easy to overlook. Look again when something else changes: a new subwoofer, a new receiver or preamp, or a move to a bigger room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA subwoofer cable joins your electronics to your subwoofer. These are the categories on either end of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the other end of the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a source of subwoofer output in a stereo system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHome Theater Receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the usual place the subwoofer output lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is a cold-welded plug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA plug joined to the wire by high pressure instead of solder. AudioQuest names solder as a common source of distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does Long-Grain Copper mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest's name for copper with fewer oxides, impurities and grain boundaries than regular oxygen-free copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the ground connector for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe integrated chassis ground connector helps eliminate ground loop hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty comes with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest backs the cable with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner, when you buy from an authorized US dealer like us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNeed a Different Length or Connector?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe most popular configurations are shown on this page. If your system requires a different length or termination, call our audio experts. We’ll help you choose the right configuration and arrange a custom cable for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about subwoofer cables, subwoofer placement, or matching a cable to your system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audio Advisor","offers":[{"title":"12.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981801480365,"sku":"NEW-AQBLKLAB-12","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":47238483902637,"sku":"NEW-AQBLKLAB-2","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ Open Box","offer_id":47249349247149,"sku":"OPEN-AQBLKLAB-2","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983232327853,"sku":"NEW-AQBLKLAB-3","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45981800530093,"sku":"NEW-AQBLKLAB-5","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":45983114363053,"sku":"NEW-AQBLKLAB-8","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/6df2f476-0a9f-4c5b-b7e0-eb1a4dc30b1a.png?v=1791541993","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-black-lab-subwoofer-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}