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Compensating for different speaker cable lengths

The minimum speaker cable run is 16' to the right channel of my system, but only 8' to the left channel. If I add a second 16' cable in parallel to the right channel, this will equalize the total resistance of each channel (although inductance and capacitance would be different). Alternatively, I could simply use a single 16' cable for each channel, or purchase a 16'/8' pair claimed to be insensitive to the differences in length (e.g., Ocos or Transparant). What is the best general solution to this problem relative to soundstage imaging and frequency response?
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I don't think you can tell any difference between the cable lengths as mentioned but adding a 2nd run may very well change what you hear.

Back in the "old days" I used to double up on zip cord & could hear a definite difference between that & a single run, which was especially noticeable in the bass.

I currently have a 5' & 9' section of spkr. cable & can't hear anything unusual. I shortened a 10' pair to change the ends & for a better fit.

The only thing about uneven lengths is they are harder to sell but you can always sell as a single cable.
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