Detail 01
Speaker cable, not instrument cable
Unshielded and heavier conductors. Carries amplifier output to a passive speaker; it will hum badly on a guitar.
Product detailSKU #1274034477514
Rapco HorizonSpeaker Cable 18 Gauge 30 ft.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 30-foot 18-gauge speaker cable for running an amp head or power amp to a passive cabinet. Length suits a stage-spread setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amp head onstage running to a cabinet across the riser
- Powered mixer to passive PA tops at the front of a stage
- Backline rentals where you cannot count on the house cable
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instrument or line signals — unshielded cable will pick up noise
- Short head-and-cab stacks where 30 feet just coils behind the amp
- High-power runs at low impedance where heavier gauge holds up better
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
18 gauge
Fine for typical head-to-cab use. At high power into 4 ohms, thicker wire loses less across a long run.
Detail 03
30 ft. length
Reaches across a stage. That distance is where gauge starts to matter for power loss.
Detail 04
18 gauge at 30 feet together
The combination trades a little damping and volume for reach. Short and thick is always more efficient.
Detail 05
Black jacket
Blends into stage floors and cable runs; tape a color flag on it if you need to identify it fast.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your amp and cabinet take the same connector type before ordering
- 02Never substitute an instrument cable for this — it can damage an amp
- 03Cable only; no adapters or connector conversions included
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. Speaker cable is unshielded, so a guitar run through it will pick up hum and buzz. Use an instrument cable for signal.
02Is 18 gauge thick enough for 30 feet?
For most head-to-cabinet use, yes. If you are pushing high wattage into a 4-ohm load, heavier gauge loses less power over that distance.
03How long is it?
Thirty feet.
04Will this work with powered speakers?
Powered speakers have their own amplifiers and take a signal cable, not a speaker cable. This is for passive cabinets driven by an external amp.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
