The Most Flexible Cable Type for Building Speaker Cables
1. Introduction:
Have you ever encountered the following problems when setting up your stage sound Speaker system? The cables are so stiff that it is very tiring and difficult to use them, whether you stretch them or bend them.
In live stage sound systems, the choice of speaker cable is critical. Not just for sound quality, but for ease of use, safety, and longevity. This article will show you the most common types of speaker cables. You can find the most flexible and reliable option for different scenarios.
2. Why Flexibility is Important in Speaker Cables
As a stage construction contractor, we often go through this process. We often go through this process,
“stage construction”- “connecting sound, connecting lights”- “withdrawing the venue to collect the cables”- “the next performance”
During these processes, stage cables are frequently dragged, twisted and moved. If it is a rigid cable, it is easy to break the core conductor, the outer jacket cracking, causing safety hazards.
Flexible cables can withstand thousands of bends without breaking, suitable for frequent deployment and recovery, and more favorable to the aesthetics of the stage sound lighting cabling.
3. Common Types of Cables Used for Speaker Cables
H07RN-F rubber insulated and sheathed multi-core cables are undoubtedly the most popular speaker cable type.
These cables are very flexible, abrasion resistant, drag resistant, and very convenient for sheltering the cables. The H07RN-F is the best choice for outdoor or frequent temporary staging.
Silicone Rubber Cable
Silicone Rubber cable is one of the most flexible cables available.
However, I recommend you to use this cable only for indoor sound staging and fixed installations. Because the mechanical properties of this cable are very poor, the outer jacket of cable will be easily broken under frequent movement, resulting in safety hazards.
H05VV-F PVC sheathed and insulated multi-core cable is also a more standard speaker cable type.
The flexibility and durability of this cable seems to be much less than H07RN-F, which can be used outdoors and for temporary mobility. This cable is more abrasion resistant than silicone rubber and less flexible than silicone rubber. You can also choose this cable if you are an indoor stage with long term use of fixed installations.
H05VV5-F This cable was originally designed for industrial control production. Due to its excellent flexibility and resistance to bending, many people now use this cable for indoor stage audio installations. Although its weather and friction resistance is less than H07RN-F, it seems to be sufficient for indoor temporary stage installations. Moreover, this cable is much lighter than traditional rubber cables, so you will have a much easier time installing it.
5. Final Recommendation: What Should You Choose?
| Scenario | Recommended Cable |
|---|---|
| Indoor, fixed installation | H05VV-F |
| Indoor, fixed but very flexible | Silicone Rubber |
| Indoor, flexible + mobile setup | H05VV5-F |
| Outdoor or heavy-duty stage setup | H07RN-F |
6. Conclusion
Choosing the right speaker cable can increase the longevity and safety of your stage sound and light setup. If you want to learn more about cable mater, you can check this blog.
KMCABLE provides solutions ranging from H07RN-F rubber cables to lightweight high-flex types like H05VV5-F, tailored for both indoor and outdoor use.
