DIY speaker cables closer


I have been experimenting with different design speaker cables. What I have concluded is for my system very good results have been obtained with four 16 gauge wires (resulting in a combined 10AWG) are used for each speaker conductor to lower the overall resistance of the speaker cable. With regards to the speaker cable geometry, the wires are twisted together in opposite directions clockwise. Thus reducing asymmetrical field interactions since the wires are not on either the inside or outside of the cable more than any other wire. It also helps to keep the inductance of the overall speaker cable at a minimum. Low-inductance is required to prevent attenuation of the high-frequency response within the audible range.

This is fairly simple- Make four twisted pairs of 16AWG wire. The pairs are twisted together in a clockwise direction. You will need two sets of four twisted pairs for each pair of speaker cable.

I then put in espandable sleeving for isolation from any static forces on the floor-followed by your prefered termination. 12' pair can be made for $40 less termination costs. These sound equivilent to many higher prices cables. I will post some pictures in the next week.
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