JL Audio XD-CLRAIC4-18 4-Channel Audio Cable, 18ft
JL Audio XD-CLRAIC4-18 4-Channel Audio Cable, 18ft — Product description
This is the 18-foot 4-channel interconnect from JL Audio's XD Core line, built to carry clean signal the length of your boat. Twisted-pair construction keeps engine and alternator noise out of the run, so what reaches your amps is the music, not the whine. If your amp rack sits well aft of the source unit, this is the length you want.
The JL Audio XD-CLRAIC4-18 is the long run in the XD Core interconnect line. Four channels, 18 feet, copper conductors twisted into pairs. On a boat, that length matters. Your source unit lives at the helm and the amps usually end up tucked somewhere aft or under a console, and the run between them is exactly where signal picks up trouble.
Twisted-pair construction is the reason this cable exists. When you twist the signal conductors together, the noise that tries to couple onto the line hits both wires equally and cancels itself out at the amp input. That's the difference between clean audio and the steady whine that rises with your engine RPMs. Anyone who's chased alternator noise through a system knows the feeling. This is the cable that keeps you from having to.
Four channels means you can feed a 4-channel amp, or run both the front and rear pre-amp outputs of a source unit, in a single cable. No bundling two separate interconnects and zip-tying them together. It's one clean run from the head unit to the amp.
The 18-foot length is the one to grab when the amp is a real distance from the source. Think center-console boats where the stereo is at the helm and the amplifier is mounted back by the batteries, or a pontoon where the run goes from the dash all the way to a stern-mounted sub amp. If your amp sits closer, JL Audio makes this same cable in shorter lengths, so don't buy more cable than your run needs.
Copper conductors do the actual work of moving the low-level signal without adding resistance you'd notice. This is a signal cable, not a speaker cable, so it carries the pre-amp voltage from your source to the amp inputs. You'll still need speaker wire and power wire for the rest of the install. Route this one away from your power cables where you can, and you'll get the quietest result.
Key Features
- Four-channel interconnect carries front and rear signal, or a full 4-channel amp feed, in a single cable
- 18-foot length spans long runs from a helm source unit to a stern or under-console amp rack
- Twisted-pair core conductors cancel engine and alternator noise before it reaches the amp inputs
- Copper conductors pass low-level signal with minimal added resistance
- Part of JL Audio's XD Core interconnect line, built for real marine installs
- Single cable replaces two zip-tied stereo interconnects for a cleaner run
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized JL Audio reseller, full manufacturer warranty
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Technical specifications
| Title | 4-Channel Twisted-Pair Core Audio Interconnect Cable, 18 Foot, Copper Conductor |
|---|---|
| Brand | JL Audio |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 010-13469-00 |
| UPC | 699440904292 |
| Model Number | XD-CLRAIC4-18 |
| Series | XD Core |
| Channels | 4 |
| Cable Length | 18 ft |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Cable Construction | Twisted-Pair Core |
| Connector Type | RCA |
Frequently asked questions
What run length does the 18-foot cable work for?
It's the long run in the line. Grab it when your amp sits a real distance from the source, like a helm stereo feeding an amp mounted back by the batteries. If your amp is closer, JL Audio makes shorter lengths of the same cable.
How many channels does this carry?
Four. That's enough to feed a 4-channel amp, or to run both the front and rear pre-amp outputs of a source unit, in one cable.
Will twisted-pair really cut engine noise?
That's the whole point of the design. Twisting the conductors makes coupled noise hit both wires equally so it cancels at the amp input. It's the standard fix for alternator whine that rises with RPM.
Is this a speaker cable?
No. It's a signal-level RCA interconnect that carries the pre-amp signal from your source to the amp inputs. You'll still need speaker wire and power wire to finish the install.
What's the model and part number?
It's the JL Audio XD-CLRAIC4-18, part number 010-13469-00. The 4 is the channel count and the 18 is the length in feet.
Any tips for the cleanest install?
Route it away from your power and charging cables where you can. Signal cables and power cables running side by side is the most common way noise sneaks back into a system.
