Speaker Cable

[SYKRAPS]

I came across a job today where the speakers are connected using 1mm twin and earth, not being very well versed in this area can you guys list the pros and cons of this "if any".

Should I change this or not? It should bo ok right? I have not seen it working so I don't want any comeback because if the quality is poor when the electric is restored the customer is bound to complain that it used to be better.

Thanks..............

 

[amlu]

how big speakers? should do the job up to around 300watts rms. only problem i see that solid wire may break if someone is going to move them too much. if its for an install then no problems.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I thought everything had to be gold plated.
Glass turn tables, wooden pick up arms, battery powered Amps and spike the speakers to a solid floor.

 

[dim_bulb]

you need to go on a citreon saxo forum as they seem to have a good understanding of big loud speakers and cable

sorry im just being sterotypical....resents1:

 

[tazz]

Are you sure its not a 100v music/pa system your looking at....??????

 

[Knobhead]

Read up on "skin effect" of HF cables. Come back and tell me what you find :wink5:

I use 10mm TriRated.

 

[Knobhead]

My hearing is shot. I could tell the difference.

 

[Daveash123]

Ona recent AV job at a large shopping centre we installed 8 core 16mm speaker cables to the AV panels. This was identical to tri-rated cable and all connections were soldered.

 

[Knobhead]

Come on, it's only my lounge!

 

[Taylortwocities]

You guys gotta get with the beat.

A 2.5metre length of Kimber Select KS-6068 will only set you back. £19,646!

If you want a jaw-dropping interlude, have a browse through Russ Andrews catalogue. he'll let you have a 2-socket extension lead for £165, it does have spike suppression though.......time to make your Xmas list??

http://www.russandrews.com/default.asp?lookup=1&region=UK&currency=GBP&customer_id=PAA0695129812286YSKOXXVMRGCFICJF

 

[DPG]

Don't knock it - they sell a lot of expensive to stuff to a lot of gullible people!
If you want extreme silliness look on Google for Peter Belt (PWB) - He'll have you sticking silver dots to your door frames! Kidding? - Have a look! Daz

 

[Geordie Spark]

My hearing is shot. I could tell the difference.

Pardon ?? :rolleyes2:

 

[ultinator]

I always assumed the gold plating was for, effectively corrosion resistance - as opposed to a significant change in sound quality/clarity? Also without trying this myself is there really any noticeable difference with larger cables, as long as they can carry the current through to the speakers then why bother. If it does then bring out the tails....

 

[DPG]

I know people who swear by expensive cables, both speaker and mains leads. I can't tell the difference personally, but I've not got particularly sensistive hearing. The only way to beb sure for yourself is do a blind A/B test, maybe at a hi-fi dealers - repeat it a few times and see if you can get consistent results, then there's your answer.
Just be careful, cos some of them will try and sell you £200 mains leads and £100 13A plugs aswell. The only way to go after that is have your ring main, supply cables, pylons and substations upgraded and gold plated eh! Call me cynical but... Daz

 

[Golden_Boy]

Oxygen free copper is the only way to go...

Some folk acually beleive this twaddle
So Can someone please explain in VERY technical language why this is so ???
Dont hold back. we are all agog, just waiting for the explanation...

 

[ultinator]

I bet the people with expensive set-ups would never let you hear it and voluntarily say - 'wow thats amazing sound, how do you do it?' they would probably be more inclined to show you their massive cable and brag about it 'till the cows come home.