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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?
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wberdan
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I have a different feeling- I prefer longer interconnects and shorter speaker cable. I have tried speaker cables of different lengths in the past from 24' to 8' to 5' to 3' to 2'- and I can say without a doubt that the shorter cables sounded better.
Probably because they contributed less to the overall sound.

I have not noticed such a difference with lengths of balanced interconnects.

Will
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