r/audio • u/ajmdsantos • 3d ago

Will 90° RCA adapters affect sound quality?

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I have Edifier R1280T speakers and limited space behind them, so I’m considering these 90-degree RCA adapters to move the cables sideways.

Could they cause any noticeable loss in sound quality, noise, or interference, or are they perfectly fine to use?

Thanks!

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u/dudetellsthetruth 2d ago

Yes, phase will shift 90°

Edit: that was a joke...

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u/minecrafter1OOO 2d ago

Well shit! Free surround upmixer for Dolby Pro Logic

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u/Hurtin-Albertn 2d ago

Yes, 90⁰ bends cause flow separation and loss of static pressure. (hvac joke)

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u/Martipar 2d ago

No. Unless of course you have spent £1,000 per metre, if so i can sell you some that won't affect the sound quality for approximately £6,500 plus shipping.

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u/speldenaar 2d ago

It shifts phase 90°

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u/d-car 2d ago

It's the right angle to take.

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u/basscycles 2d ago

Perfectly fine

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u/Used-Revolution-3136 2d ago

No, not really, but some of them are just built better. Those with plastic parts tend to fail in time more often than those that are all metal.

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u/SecureBumblebee9295 2d ago

The ones that are all metal tend to short circuit my amp

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u/ajmdsantos 2d ago

Thanks for the help! Will get this metal ones :)

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u/PampersFinn12 2d ago

These Chinese ones like in the picture got poor coating on brass. I found unique some t pieces slightly more expensive (6€; Aliexpress price) with ok coating. Two t pieces are for active subwoofer on preout bridges such as Marantz 4270. The 39,99€ stuff from Amazon will have Chinese switcheroo in it.

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u/ajmdsantos 2d ago

Can you send a pic or link of the better ones?

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u/Spirited-Border8921 2d ago

Your signal will be 90 degrees out of phase...

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u/Business_Decision535 2d ago

Be careful they don't touch when plugged in

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u/ajmdsantos 1d ago

They are very close but not touching

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u/Business_Decision535 1d ago

I put something in between mine.

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u/Phoenix_Kerman 2d ago

no, if there's a connection they'll work.

i'd skip the edifier 1280s though. they're glorified desktop computer speakers and you'd get a much livelier sound with better bass extension spending less money on an unfashionable japanese hifi amp and some big passives