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Are DIY Cables Worth It?

I just read a listing in the classifieds titled "Vh audio CHeLA diy bulk speaker cable" that looked interesting. It claims to sell unterminated cable for $17.95/ft that would sound like $2000 cables when terminated.

Assuming I take the time and terminate the cables correctly, from what you see on their website is this cable worth my time? (Keep in mind that my time is not overly expensive, and I will never be able to spend more than $200 on speaker cables.)

Here is a site with more information about them: http://www.vhaudio.com/wire.html#vhspeaker
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gregm
3,395 posts
 
Yup, that's correct freemand -- the "neutral" part of the equation:)
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I've experimented with doubling up and using heavier gauge for the return run of speaker cables and it's interesting how it impacts the sonic characteristics.

I still need to try the Home Depot extension cord speaker cable project, heheh.
inpepinnovations1e75
395 posts
 
Since speakers run on AC through the wires, how does one determine which is the 'return' run of the cables on which to use the double run? And how can that make a difference since the current direction changes up to 20000times a second?
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
I've experimented with doubling up and using heavier gauge for the return run of speaker cables and it's interesting how it impacts the sonic characteristics.

Go ahead, we're all ears...

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serus
93 posts
 
Since speakers run on AC through the wires, how does one determine which is the 'return' run of the cables on which to use the double run?
You build a servo circuit which senses polarity and physically 'flips' the cable around, using super fast relays... :-)
But then who's to say what's the real (?!) "direction"... As though there is something like that... Well. most people would consider the "return" as whatever is connected to the common circuit ground, but even that is not true for certain amps (bridged, some monoblocks or transformer-coupled)...
I follow then rule of symmetry and the KISS concept. To really keep it simple there is nothing better than geometrical balance. It's the best I know AND it's simple alright...
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