Detail 01
18-gauge conductors
Standard for moderate-power amps. Higher current rigs lose a little power to cable resistance over long runs.
Product detailSKU #1274034477477
Rapco HorizonSpeaker Cable 18 Gauge 20 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-foot 18-gauge speaker cable for connecting an amp head to a cabinet or a power amp to passive PA speakers. Basic, functional wiring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Head-to-cabinet runs on a stage or in a rehearsal room
- Powered mixer to passive PA tops at moderate wattage
- Spare in the gig bag when a cable fails mid-show
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instrument or line-level signal between pedals and amps
- High-wattage power amps over long runs where heavier gauge is better
- Anyone needing Speakon connectors on either end
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
No shielding
Correct for speaker use. Speaker-level signal is strong enough that shielding is unnecessary and would add capacitance.
Detail 03
20-foot length
Enough to reach a cabinet across a stage without a giant coil left over at your feet.
Detail 04
Speaker cable, not instrument cable
Two heavy conductors carry amp output. Using instrument cable here can overheat the thin conductor and stress the amp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your amp and cabinet use 1/4" jacks, not Speakon connectors
- 02Never substitute an instrument cable for this on amp outputs
- 03Match your cabinet's impedance to your amp's rating; the cable does not change it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between this and a regular instrument cable?
Speaker cable uses two heavy unshielded conductors to carry amplifier output. Instrument cable uses one thin shielded conductor for weak signal. Swapping them can overheat the cable and stress your amplifier.
02Can I use this cable for my guitar?
No. With no shielding, a guitar plugged in through this will pick up hum and buzz. Use a shielded instrument cable from guitar to amp, and this one from amp head to cabinet.
03Is 18-gauge thick enough for my amp?
It handles typical guitar and bass heads and moderate PA power fine over 20 feet. For high-wattage power amps driving long runs, heavier 14 or 16 gauge loses less power.
04Does it have Speakon connectors?
No, this is a 1/4" cable. Many larger PA cabinets and power amps use Speakon jacks, so check both ends of your rig before ordering.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
