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qu11355
169
Dec 8, 2017
Hi guys How do I set this up. I have a pair of LSR305s. I have a Steinberg UR22 audio interface and grace m9xx. What cables do I need? I will be connecting it to my pc. Can I connect it to the grace m9xx dac? I need help!!!
Raymondbl
54
Dec 10, 2017
qu11355tldr; Buy RCA to TS cables and you're all set. If you're cost-conscious: https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CPR-202-Stereo-Interconnect-Cable/dp/B000068O18/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512909963&sr=8-3&keywords=rca%2Bts&th=1
If you want no-compromise quality, I configured these custom ones on RedCo using Canare cable (one is red and one is white. I set the length to 10 feet so you change the configuration to be shorter if you'd like): https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html?cableid=Q9BTG https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html?cableid=PZRT5
Long version: Hey, your Grace m9xx has two headphone outputs on the front and one set of RCA outputs on the back. For maximum quality, we don't want to use the headphone outputs in this case because they amplify the signal and we instead want to give the speakers an unamplified, line-level signal. So we have to use the RCA outputs. RCA outputs are unbalanced and your speakers have TRS balanced inputs, but we can feed your speakers a TS unbalanced input and it'll still work fine (once you connect the cables, you might need to experiment with flipping the +4dBu/-10dBv switch on the back of your speakers to get the signal level right).
In the tldr I gave a link to Hosa cables, which are really inexpensive. The reviews on Amazon are good but I personally don't know how well they'll work - I remember being disappointed by Hosa cables in the past, such as the one that shipped with these LSR30X speakers.
In the tldr I also gave a link to Redco cables. I have had an awesome experience with RedCo cables, where you can customize the length, connector, and most importantly, the cable manufacturer used. So if you really wanted to go all-out and use Mogami cable, you can select that. I configured it with Canare cable because I'm still a bit cost-conscious and Canare is still very very good.
Now, if you ever want to connect your speakers to your UR22 for its low latency or some other music production purpose, you should use TRS balanced cables like these: https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html?cableid=K1WT6D
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
qu11355
169
Dec 11, 2017
Raymondblthank you
Ershad
125
Jan 8, 2018
RaymondblHi Rymondbl Can you please help me getting the speakers to work with my Windows PC, I currently have a Sound Blaster Z Card on a Windows 10 computer and I can not seem to figure out or find a proper adaptor that could be of any help to me in being able to connect the speakers to my sound card, if such thing is even possible . I have tried to look for any Male XLR to Male dual 3.5 mm Stereo and did not have much luck. I have also looked for 1/4" TS to dual 3.5mm Stereo and still nothing. In your opinion is there any way at all that I can even get these connected to my Windows PC at all ? Sorry if this has been a silly question but even after reading your suggestion carefully on the earlier post in getting a RCA to TS cables, I can't see how to get this connected to my sound card since he sound card only accepts 3.5mm stereo females. Is there any slides or videos that can show me how this is done. I don't even mind paying more to utilise any XLR adaptor if possible. Any helpful suggestions is greatly appreciated . Cheers,
Raymondbl
54
Jan 8, 2018
ErshadHey Ershad, so I took a look at the Sound Blaster Z specifications and it looks like your speakers have three 3.5mm jacks for speakers: one for a pair of front speakers, one for a pair of rear speakers, and one for a sub. Since your LSR30X pair will probably act as front speakers, you will need to connect them both with a Y-cable to the single 3.5mm jack meant for front speakers. Keep in mind you'll only need one cable, not two cables.

I think the best option is a male 3.5mm TRS to dual male 1/4" TS cable, like the Hosa cable that shipped with these LSR30Xs. If you plug in the Hosa cable and the sound quality does not seem to have a problem, then I personally would stick with the Hosa cable.
If you would like a higher quality cable, I've had good experience with Monoprice, despite how inexpensive they are: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=601040. Unfortunately the maximum cable length is 5 feet. And here's the Redco equivalent: https://www.redco.com/Custom-Cable.html?cableid=KB6252 The Redco option is more expensive ($30) than I would like because Redco doesn't use any Y-cable manufacturers other than Mogami. Mogami cable is very high-quality, but whether or not it's worth it is up to you.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Ershad
125
Jan 8, 2018
RaymondblMany thanks for your help I really appreciate it for some reason I was struggling to picture this connection to my sound card in my mind don't know why really but thanks to your explanation it makes prefect sense and I could easy follow. I took the plunge and took your top recommendation for the high end Mogami balanced XLR and got this ordered this from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N269ZAF/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01N269ZAF&pd_rd_wg=F916R&pd_rd_r=7GCAPKK1JGXVMW1KBB8S&pd_rd_w=CciKt Which I hope would do nicely with the sound since I am quite a bit fussy about sound quality maybe a little too much that I should be. I realise this being quite an expensive excersise particularly when I convert the Dollars to Australian dollars which would put me a little bit over AUD $130.00 but I think it'll be probably worth it in the long run, well I sort of hope it does for the asking price 🙂 Cheers again for taking the time to reply and help so quickly much appreciated. Ershad
Raymondbl
54
Jan 8, 2018
ErshadGlad I could help, Ershad. Yes, that cable looks like it would work - I just want to make sure you got the length you wanted. $130 AUD is equivalent to about $101 USD, which makes me guess you bought the 20 foot cable.
Do you have your speakers really far from your computer? If not, it might be worth switching to the 15 foot or 6 foot version; because in general, we would like to keep cables as short as possible to minimize the effects of electrical noise from the environment.
Ershad
125
Jan 8, 2018
RaymondblThank you for the heads up and great suggestion, I acctually ended up ordering the 15 foot one since I have a full tower that is next to my old tall all in one computer desk with built in tall shelves (similar to an entertainment centre desk) using a 35 inch wide screen monitor that sits on the desk at the opposite side of the full tower. I figured to go with the safer option since I was planning to put the speakers bilatherally on top shelf directly above where my monitor sits on the desk. Considering the length and width of the desk and how far apart the speakers might end up being I thought the 6 foot ~ 1.83 meters might be a little bit short forcing me to stretch the cables on either side a little bit to make it reach comfortably. Unfortunately the next available size offered was 15 foot ~ 4.8 meters which is bit longer for my liking but would have to do since there is no other size in between. Hoping the cable length don't compromise the sound quality from the speakers. Keeping fingers crossed hoping for the best. 🤞 Thanks again for all your help.
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