MoCoChris Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 So I have a set of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-BX5-D2-Powered-Monitor/dp/B005F3H6Q8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413879609&sr=8-2&keywords=bx5 (What a bargain they are at the moment!) The monitors only have a balanced XLR or 1/4" jack input. I'm looking for a suggestion on the best (and best sounding) way to get my JB-980 connected up to them? I can't seem to find a balanced 2xRCA to XLR cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippeC Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Those M-Audio BX5 D2 have professionnal connectors, XLR and TSR, so best thing to do is to get - 2 adaptators RCA to XLR if you don't find that RCA to XLR cables - or if you have a lot of money, a pre-amp with optical in and XLR out, or better a very expensive DAC like Naim . - if the TSR accept a classic audio jack, a minijack to minijak / adaptator (with your headphone accessories set) is Ok also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCoChris Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks Phillipe, So this will suffice: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adam-Hall-Male-Audio-Cable/dp/B004BR2VJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413884296&sr=8-1&keywords=2+x+rca+to+xlr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjollo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 they seem to have 2 phono plugs per xlr? u want just one per xlr? one for each speaker? your ones seem to be a "stereo"?!? I dont know how that plug works. some thing like this ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accu-Cable-Phono-Plugs-Adapter/dp/B002YMQXBM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1413893827&sr=8-5&keywords=xlr+to+phono+adapter but u need to spend a bit of money for some good cable? or 2 of these - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-XLR-Male-Phono-Socket/dp/B000LARWZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1413893827&sr=8-4&keywords=xlr+to+phono+adapter I would prob go for them, as the cable with yours or the one above prob not much good? by the way this sort of thing can be got from Maplins, if u have a store near you - will cost a bit more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCoChris Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ahhh your right, they are not linked! I missed that (haven't used them yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippeC Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Maybe the minjack to minijack + jack adaptator is cheaper for a portable MD. But those 2 x [RCA to XLR} are good too for decks. 2 sources : plug your CD player to your JB980 using the optical cable and use the MD deck has a DAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjollo Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 do u have the monitors yet? if so please asap tell use how it all works as I have for some time been thinking at the back of my mind for some thing like this but it hadnt got far. £130 for an small active speaker that sounds good could be just what I want. so please let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCoChris Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Will report back when I get round to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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