I had the same problem....I purchased monoblocks and had to choose between longer IC's or speaker cables. I use NBS classic series. I called Walter Fields the designer and asked him of his opinion. Without hestitation he said go with the longer speaker cables 6ft to 12ft....and keep the IC's short. Well I can't tell a difference....which is a good thing and I can arrange everything as I please.
Speaker cable length
I have Cary tube amps and Harbeth speakers and I am kind of limited as to the placement of my components in my listening room. The optimum positioning for best sound would require a 27 foot speaker cable on one side and an 18 foot cable on the opposite side. Are these runs to long and could they harm my equipment or somehow lower sound quality?