Speaker cable length L/R differential


I know this has been discussed before some time ago, but I was wondering if more recent opinions can be posted regarding whether or not to use different lengths of cable for left and right speakers respectively. And for that matter, whether one might attempt to use different lengths between top and bottom of a biwired or even biamped setup. Some local boutique audio shops differ and insist that it doesn't make a difference. If it does, to what extent, and to what limitations on say percentage of difference.
ericjcabrera

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I have always heard 50%. Meaning if you have 1 cable that is 10ft then the other cable can be anywhere from 5 to 15ft. That being said when I got my sub it came with a 35ft cable and my speaker cables are 10ft. It didnt sound right as if the sub was playing off in its own little world. BTW I thought the cable was 30 ft so I cut it in half. Sounded better but still not right. Then when I cut it to 10ft it all sounded right.
I know your question is regarding right and left. The last time I played with R&L speaker cables I will admit at 50% I could hear a difference. Kind of like a quick echo or reverb (not sure if thats the right term). Me personally - since then have always kept my cables the same length.