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Speaker wire

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Whatever you do, don't spend more on the wire than you spend on the components it's connecting.
 
rikki-tikki said:
I believe I read somewhere that the total resistance of the speaker wire, both leads (to and from the speaker), should not be more than 10% of the ohm rating of the speaker. In other words an 8 ohm speaker should be connected with wire whose total length would not exceed .8 ohms.

I have always been able to use 16 gauge extension cord. I cut the male end off leaving it with a 6" pig tale which I hook to the amplifier and then hook the rest of the cord with the female end to the speaker. This enables a quick and easy polarized disconnect while preventing accidental plugging in of the speaker cord to an outlet.
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You are correct, the wire itself presents an ohms load.
 
sb47 said:
When people start to argue over weather that can hear the deference in the sound, just by the speaker wire that is used, my BS meter alarm goes off...
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sb47 said:
Take the back panel off the most expensive speaker you can find. Do you see anything else but just plane stranded wire in there?
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sb47 said:
...I’m not going to say there is no deference, but can you hear it and is it worth the money?
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sb47 said:
Use a friend and try to make it a blind test, so your pre conceptions of the wire used are not influenced by cost.
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When you state your opinion once, you're simply stating your opinion.

When you say the same thing over and over again, you're piling on. You've stated your opinion, time to let it go.
 
Fisherdude said:
When you state your opinion once, you're simply stating your opinion.

When you say the same thing over and over again, you're piling on. You've stated your opinion, time to let it go.
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Perhaps I should have put it all in one post and be done with it. But other questions came up, that I had I forgotten about, or came to mind so I thought I’d share. Just trying to help!
 
kirk57 said:
I don't know about you, but I'm not listening to a PA system here in my living room, and my speakers don't use 12g wire internally.
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That’s only because of the short runs within the cab, so the gage can be smaller, point being if a high end wire is that important then why not use them on the internals as well?
 
I've tried many many kinds over the past 40yrs...

IMO , several varieties of make and kind sound different in some systems. 'Different' is NOT always better.

Again , IMO , you have to do side-by-side tests and decide on your own which sounds best to YOU
 
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Wigwam Jones said:
Opinions vary. Use your own discretion and common sense, combined with your budget. I personally use lamp cord, the same thing as your cut extension cords. Many people feel this is sufficient. However, as I said, opinions vary, and many feel that there are better cables available and are willing to pay for them. I support all choices; if it makes you happy, then that is good.

I would say more, but as you are about to find out, this is a very sensitive question, frequently asked, and generally leads to a war. I know you did not realize that when you asked, but grab your ass with both hands and hold on, you're in for a bumpy ride.
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Only a couple hours have gone by. Still got a grip on it though.
 
I will say for what it's worth. Whenever I see someone that has just spent a load on a system or bought a expensive pair of speakers they always point out that huge monster cable they bought to go with it. I'm just sayin
 
Hehe I just found 14 ga Phillips wire at a local shop at 67 cents per foot for 15ft runs, whopping 20 dollar purchase for some big fat cheap ass cables WITH banana plugs!!

Do I win a prize?
 
Cb750r said:
Hehe I just found 14 ga Phillips wire at a local shop at 67 cents per foot for 15ft runs, whopping 20 dollar purchase for some big fat cheap ass cables WITH banana plugs!!

Do I win a prize?
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Sounds like a good deal to me . Congrats .
 
Some gear is designed as a show piece as well as great sound, nice looking wires are just part of it. Nothing wrong with it. If wires can be seen, then looks don’t really mater.
 
Locobreth said:
I will say for what it's worth. Whenever I see someone that has just spent a load on a system or bought a expensive pair of speakers they always point out that huge monster cable they bought to go with it. I'm just sayin
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Yes it's common for quality speaker cable to be included as part of a high quality system.

This has been the case for the past 20 years or so.

BTW Monster cable ( the brand) is generally not generally considered among the best any longer, although there was a time in the 80's they were. I have some Monster M-1's around here somewhere
 
Room by room.

Locobreth said:
I will say for what it's worth. Whenever I see someone that has just spent a load on a system or bought a expensive pair of speakers they always point out that huge monster cable they bought to go with it. I'm just sayin
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sb47 said:
Unfortunately this an area that you must do your own test and decide for yourself. Try to find someone that can lend you a set they like and compare them for yourself.

I’m not going to say there is no deference, but can you hear it and is it worth the money?
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tppc said:
@Locobreth, what kind of gear do you have?
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Lr=Sony str-1011s into 5 s series Polk and Polk sub. Be= hk 495i into 2 jbL L20t's. Den= Yamaha r900 into pair of altec model 15's. That said I too bought a bunch of monster able when I bought the Sony and polks. I didn't feel for what I spent it was worth it.
 
Locobreth said:
Lr=Sony str-1011s into 5 s series Polk and Polk sub. Be= hk 495i into 2 jbL L20t's. Den= Yamaha r900 into pair of altec model 15's. That said I too bought a bunch of monster able when I bought the Sony and polks. I didn't feel for what I spent it was worth it.
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Same with me . I bought Monster cable and it was in no way superior to regular 14 or 16 awg wire .
 
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