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Power cable for REL sub -- modestly priced

Does anyone have a suggestion for a longer cord for a REL 328 sub? It has a class D amp.
Before you suggest high dollar cords, please know that I'm not a skeptic, but am tapped out for power cords. And, for what it's worth, I had a Pangea AC9 1 meter power cord which I experimented with using my REL. Made zero difference. In fact, in an exchange with REL, they said this: "A while back, REL tested some third party power cords with our subs but did not find a noticeable impact."

So, my question is about a decently made but not pricey brand of extension cord for a REL sub. I'm not looking for Shunyata etc.  Any suggestions? Thanks.
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turnbowm
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hilde45 OP454 posts05-15-2020 11:29am"....The cord that comes with the REL is a Volex 1625 cord: Wire Gauge = 10, rated current =10A....."

The Volex 1625 power cord is rated for 10A but is 18AWG, NOT 10AWG. Same for my Rel sub and I replaced it with a 14AWG PC which is rated for 15A.
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hilde45 OP
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If I need a reality check, I’m happy to have one — because it makes this an easy purchase.

But look at the Volex page:
https://www.volex.com/products/detail/v1625

It says:
Wire Gauge 10
Rated Current 7A, 10A, 12A, 13A, 15A
What could "Wire Gauge 10" mean except "wire gauge 10 AWG"?
djones51
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The product you linked says a 10 gauge wire. But I think it's a misprint they seem to have a lot of cables labeled gauge 10.
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turnbowm
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hilde45 OP455 posts05-15-2020 4:48pm"....But look at the Volex page:
https://www.volex.com/products/detail/v1625

It says:
Wire Gauge 10
Rated Current 7A, 10A, 12A, 13A, 15A
What could "Wire Gauge 10" mean except "wire gauge 10 AWG"?"

Every Volex V1625 power cable I’ve seen is 18AWG with a 10A rating. If it really was 10AWG, it would have a 30A rating.
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