Detail 01
Speaker cable, not instrument cable
Built to carry amplifier power to a speaker. Unshielded and heavier gauge — the two types are not interchangeable.
Product detailSKU #1274034478748
D'AddarioSpeaker Cable 10 ft.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-foot speaker cable for running an amp head to a cabinet. Buy it if you play a head-and-cab rig and need the connection between them.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Connecting an amp head to a separate speaker cabinet on stage
- Head-and-cab players who need enough slack for a raised head
- Replacing a rig's weakest link when the cab cuts out intermittently
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Plugging a guitar into an amp — that needs an instrument cable
- Rack rigs or small stages where 10 feet becomes clutter
- Anyone needing a Speakon connector rather than 1/4 inch
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-foot length
Enough to reach a cab across a riser or under a stand without a long coil of excess on the floor.
Detail 03
1/4 inch ends
Fits the standard jacks on most guitar and bass heads and cabinets. No Speakon-equipped rigs.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Disappears on a dark stage, which makes it harder to spot when you are tracing a fault under lights.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Never use an instrument cable in place of this — it can damage a tube amp's output section
- 02Never run a tube head with no cab connected; check both ends are seated
- 03Match your amp's minimum impedance to the cab before you power up
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 is unshielded, so you will get noise and hum. Use a shielded instrument cable between your guitar and amp.
02What is the difference between a speaker cable and an instrument cable?
A speaker cable uses heavier conductors with no shielding to carry amplifier power. An instrument cable is shielded and thin, made for a low-level signal.
03Is 10 feet long enough for a head and cab?
Yes for a head sitting on top of or beside its cabinet, which covers most stage setups. Go longer only if the cab lives across the stage.
04Will this fit my combo amp?
Only if the combo has an external speaker jack or a separable head section. A sealed combo has its speaker wired internally and needs nothing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
