I have often used unterminated in the past and still think it is theoretically better but all the cables I have used for years have come terminated and most would not work well without it for practical reasons. I have found the binding posts are probably a bigger problem. I replaced the stock ones on my Spendor S 100s with $3 all metal ones from Madisound and got a significant improvement. Whether this was mainly due to the better material or much better grip and contact I don't know. I noticed the same effect when I replaced the stock plastic knob terminals on one pair of my Meridian 605s with Michell metaL ones.
Is Speaker Termination Required?
Had a very interesting conversation with an engineer at work today and I need you guys to clarify something for me. This �Senior Electrical Engineer� told me that he has never terminated his speaker cable to his amp or loudspeakers he uses bare wire connection, he told me this elaborate reason why, but the end result was �it�s the best connection possible�
He is using an older McIntosh and Ohm speakers and has had them connected since the 80�s and the connection is as good as gold he told me.
Is there any truth to he train of thought?
Thanks
Kev
He is using an older McIntosh and Ohm speakers and has had them connected since the 80�s and the connection is as good as gold he told me.
Is there any truth to he train of thought?
Thanks
Kev