Different strokes (or something). My speakers are within 3 feet of my monoblock amps, but 8-foot spaker cables sound better to me than 3-footers. This does follow Pierre Sprey's (Mapleshade) dictum that the minimum speaker cable length should be 8 feet, for what that's worth. Dave
speaker cable length question
I am in the prcocess of looking for new speaker cable. I currently use Discovery Cable which is good, but I am looking for something more open and neutral. In any case I can proceed one of two ways:
1. 12 foot runs from amp to speaker
2. Move the amps closer to the speakers which would be inconvenient and have a 2 foot run from amps to speakers.
Question:Would the sound be that much better with a 10 foot shorter run? Some say that with speaker cables, the shorter the better. Should I bother to move the amps from my current stands and put them on amp stands next to the speakers or just purchase 12 foot runs, I know the 2 foot run is less expensive, but my prime consideration is sound. Has anybody out there personally experienced a difference in sound quality with a long vs. short speaker cable run?
1. 12 foot runs from amp to speaker
2. Move the amps closer to the speakers which would be inconvenient and have a 2 foot run from amps to speakers.
Question:Would the sound be that much better with a 10 foot shorter run? Some say that with speaker cables, the shorter the better. Should I bother to move the amps from my current stands and put them on amp stands next to the speakers or just purchase 12 foot runs, I know the 2 foot run is less expensive, but my prime consideration is sound. Has anybody out there personally experienced a difference in sound quality with a long vs. short speaker cable run?