Internal speaker wiring

[transmaster]

I have toyed with the idea of replacing the internal speaker wiring on my Monitor 10B’s. I started to research the subject. What I learned ended the idea. The basic rule is you do not exceed the wiring gauge of the crossover’s inductor coils. Another reason is heavier wire can put undue strain on the connection points on the speakers. With the short internal wire runs the difference in the resistance in Ohm’s minuscule. I measured the wiring in discussion with a digital caliper, below is what is used in the 10B crossovers. Polk Audio knew what they were doing when the selected the internal wiring for the Monitor 10B.
Inductor L1, 1.55mH 17 AWG sold
Inductor L2, 0.4mH 20 AWG sold
internal speaker wiring, 20 AWG stranded

 

[dzkfraser]

Not sure why you would want to replace it if the current wiring is OK, inductors generally do not go bad

 

[transmaster]

I wasn’t, but you see pictures of crossovers with new wiring. I looked to see if there was a valid reason for doing it. What I ran into was the usual Voodoo BS one finds in the audio world. One forum: “I replaced my internal speaker wire with pure silver. It sounded like crap but after 6 hours the wire broke in and it now sounds great”.
After I picked myself off the floor laughing I ended my speculation.

 

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Inductor L1, 1.55mH 17 AWG sold
Inductor L2, 0.4mH 20 AWG sold
internal speaker wiring, 20 AWG stranded

My concern would be to make sure the wiring is in fact copper. Not so much of a concern with old inexpensive speakers but more so with newer ones. Copper coated aluminum does nothing for SQ.

 

[John James]

I replaced the original wiring in a pair of CV R 26 two ways with lamp cord.

Of course I thought they sounded better.

 

[transmaster]

I replaced the original wiring in a pair of CV R 26 two ways with lamp cord.

Of course I thought they sounded better.

There were a lot of people who used split Z-Cord.

 

[motorstereo]

I wasn’t, but you see pictures of crossovers with new wiring. I looked to see if there was a valid reason for doing it. What I ran into was the usual Voodoo BS one finds in the audio world. One forum: “I replaced my internal speaker wire with pure silver. It sounded like crap but after 6 hours the wire broke in and it now sounds great”.
After I picked myself off the floor laughing I ended my speculation.

My thoughts would be a change wouldn't be noticed as the electronics normally used with a pair of M10's wouldn't be capable of exposing differences in wiring or cabling. .