Detail 01
Speaker cable
Thick unshielded conductors carry amp output current. Instrument cable in this role can overheat and stress the amp.
Product detailSKU #1274034478349
D'AddarioClassic Series Speaker Cable 10 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
10-foot speaker cable for connecting an amp head to a cabinet. Not an instrument cable, despite the similar look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running a guitar or bass head to a matching speaker cabinet
- Powered mixer to passive PA speaker in a small room
- Backup in a gig bag when a cable fails at load-in
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar to amp connections, which need a shielded instrument cable
- Long stage runs where 10 feet does not reach the cabinet
- Anyone needing speakON or banana connections instead
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
10 feet
Enough for a head sitting on its cab or a stacked rig. Short for a cab placed across the stage.
Detail 03
Unshielded
No shield needed because speaker-level signal is strong. That is also why it fails as a guitar cable.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Blends into a dark stage. Mark the ends so you can tell it from instrument cables in a tangled bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your amp and cab connector type before ordering. Some cabs use speakON, not 1/4 inch
- 02Match the amp's impedance to the cab. The cable does not change ohm load
- 03Label it. Speaker and instrument cables look identical once they are in the bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a guitar cable?
No. It has no shielding, so it picks up hum and buzz on the low-level signal between guitar and amp. Use a shielded instrument cable instead.
02What happens if I use an instrument cable to my cab?
The thin conductor and shield are not built for amp output current. It can overheat, fail mid-set and stress a tube amp's output transformer.
03Is 10 feet long enough?
Yes for a head on top of its cabinet or a standard stack. If the cab sits away from the amp, measure the run first.
04How do I tell it apart from an instrument cable?
Speaker cable is usually thicker and stiffer. Once in a bag they look alike, so mark the ends with tape or a cable label.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
