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Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« on: February 14, 2016, 09:19:33 pm »
Hey guys, Got a new pair of JBL 305's, had em about a month and they are making an occasional, static/popping noise as of yesterday. They still do it when my interface (scarlet 2i2) is unplugged from my comp, but they stop when I take the cables out which leads me to believe they are the culprit. Any advice on good, high quality cables i should buy?

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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2016, 09:59:31 pm »
Look into this

I get that from time to time, but i shut off my phone's WIFI.

I'd like to get some XLR to 1/4 inch(think it's 1/4 inch).

That post also goes into balanced and unbalanced lines
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2016, 05:43:20 pm »
I bought some cables from monoprice and haven't had any issues. I also have the JBLs.
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2016, 03:41:29 pm »
Brand wise: get Mogami Gold, or if u have the budget: vovox sonorus. Yes, they are expensive, but worth it...
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 03:20:16 am »
Hi Gearfiend, I have the exact same setup (JBLs w/ Scarlett interface).  I don't think that the quality of XLR cables will make a huge difference and I'm not sure that will fix your problem. I think most quality cables are just that...quality.  (It's like HDMI cables, ya know? Any expert will tell you to buy the cheapest ones - no need for the MONSTER cables - because they all do the same thing.)

Which cables are you currently using?  When does it make the static sound?  Is your DAW open?
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2016, 03:00:21 pm »
I beg to differ. Cables can make an immense difference - especially in clarity, stereo detail and bass reproduction.

Quote from: bryan on February 22, 2016, 03:20:16 am
Hi Gearfiend, I have the exact same setup (JBLs w/ Scarlett interface).  I don't think that the quality of XLR cables will make a huge difference and I'm not sure that will fix your problem. I think most quality cables are just that...quality.  (It's like HDMI cables, ya know? Any expert will tell you to buy the cheapest ones - no need for the MONSTER cables - because they all do the same thing.)

Which cables are you currently using?  When does it make the static sound?  Is your DAW open?
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2016, 07:50:23 pm »
Quote from: bryan on February 22, 2016, 03:20:16 am
Hi Gearfiend, I have the exact same setup (JBLs w/ Scarlett interface).  I don't think that the quality of XLR cables will make a huge difference and I'm not sure that will fix your problem. I think most quality cables are just that...quality.  (It's like HDMI cables, ya know? Any expert will tell you to buy the cheapest ones - no need for the MONSTER cables - because they all do the same thing.)

Which cables are you currently using?  When does it make the static sound?  Is your DAW open?

I really disagree with your statement. Quality cables really does wonders. You cannot compare it to HDMI cable at all. If you go to a pro audio shop they will tell you that.

Heatcliff is right. You shouldn't hold back on quality cables!
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2016, 03:09:30 pm »
IMO the difference becomes more subtle the more expensive the cable (Vovox Sonorus vs Mogami Gold for example - i use both) - but the more cable u use (for example interface to a konitor controller, monitor controller to speakers) u wanna stick to really good ones - imo at least mogami gold.
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Re: Studio monitor issue/ best cables?
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2016, 08:41:15 am »
Sounds like there might be some interference, if you are using TS leads it might be better to move to XLR or TRS (extra ring.)
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