Description
Our QTX Essential Speaker Lead connects your amplifier to a passive speaker using a 6.3mm mono jack plug at one end and an SPK (Speakon-style) plug at the other. It is a straightforward, hard-wearing lead built for regular use, whether you are setting up in a rehearsal room, running a small PA, or wiring a fixed installation.
The cable measures 5.8mm in diameter and carries two conductors, each made up of 30 strands at 0.17mm diameter. That strand count gives the lead a bit of flex without feeling flimsy, so it coils away neatly at the end of a gig. The outer jacket has a soft-grip, anti-tangle finish, which keeps the cable from knotting up when you pack it down and makes it easier to lay out on stage. The connectors are machine-assembled for consistent, reliable terminations.
Both the 6.3mm mono jack (sometimes called a 1/4-inch jack in the US) and the SPK plug are pro quality parts chosen to hold up to being plugged and unplugged night after night. This lead runs to 6.0m, giving you enough reach to keep amp racks and speaker stands sensibly apart. If you need a dependable speaker cable that does its job without fuss, this is a solid pick for your kit bag.
Specification
| Length |
6.0m |
| Cable : diameter |
5.8mmØ |
| Conductors |
2 x 30 strand, 0.17mmØ |
| Connectors |
6.3mm mono jack and SPK plug |
Frequently Asked
What length is this speaker lead?
This version is 6.0m long, giving you room to space out your amplifier and speaker on stage or in a fixed setup.
What connectors does it use?
It has a 6.3mm mono jack plug at one end and an SPK plug at the other, so check both ends match your amp and speaker sockets.
Is a 6.3mm jack the same as a 1/4-inch jack?
Yes. The 6.3mm mono jack is the same connector often listed as a 1/4-inch jack, most commonly used on US-labelled gear.
Is this a speaker cable or an instrument cable?
It is a speaker lead, designed to carry the amplified signal from a power amp to a passive speaker. It is not intended for instrument or line-level use.
How thick is the cable?
The cable has a diameter of 5.8mm and uses two conductors, each with 30 strands at 0.17mm diameter.
Does the jacket tangle easily?
No. The soft-grip jacket has an anti-tangle finish, so the lead coils and lays out without knotting up.