I recently purchased a bic h-100, which I hooked up to my Yamaha receiver. Do I need a special cable? Currently I have the white portion of the red/white cables (shows you how little I know since I don't know the proper names) and it seems to be working.

You could get away with a single RCA but I would consider purchasing a "sub woofer" cable.

You could get away with a single RCA but I would consider purchasing a "sub woofer" cable.Why? Can you tell us in what way a "sub woofer" cable is different or specialized?

hoho you can use what ever cable you want...make sure its 75ohm though

hoho you can use what ever cable you want...make sure its 75ohm thoughAgain, why? There are no impedance standards for single-ended audio interconnects. (75ohms wouldn't hurt but it's hardly necessary.)

I also recommend 75ohm cable, not only is it thicker for better transfer than a stanadard red/white analog cable, but they are also better shielded which will minimize interference and possible ground loop problems. (Especially with long runs). They are about 15 bucks at RatShack so I would'nt worry too much about it.

Agree with MatthewB. There is no need for a special subwoofer
cable. All of the sub cables I've bought have been from Radio
Shack. A 12' length should run you around $15 as MB stated.
I you need longer, then buy 2 cables and a coupler.....vardo

Again, why? There are no impedance standards for single-ended audio interconnects. (75ohms wouldn't hurt but it's hardly necessary.)

well it really don't matter because the conception impedance doesn't really apply at such low frequencies....but well why not use one just to be sure :)

Different sub cables from Radio Shack that you can buy on line:

http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=subwoofer%20cable&origkw=subwoofer%20cable&sr=1

well it really don't matter because the conception impedance doesn't really apply at such low frequencies....but well why not use one just to be sure :)Because saying so confuses the newbies and perpetuates the myth that there's something special needed.

As for Matthew B.'s suggestion that 75ohm cables are thicker and better shielded, that is a separate issue and one that is, of course, dependent on what regular analog/RCA interconnect you are considering. Most of the ones I have are considerably more robust than regular 75ohm cables. :D

Because saying so confuses the newbies and perpetuates the myth that there's something special needed.

As for Matthew B.'s suggestion that 75ohm cables are thicker and better shielded, that is a separate issue and one that is, of course, dependent on what regular analog/RCA interconnect you are considering. Most of the ones I have are considerably more robust than regular 75ohm cables. :D

oh in that case i am truly sorry... one mission i have in this hifi life of mine is to kill all unnecessary myths and try to pinpoint all the high performing equipment out there...cheap or expensive...

I got mine at monoprice.com for $6 and change, for 25 footer.....