Shorter or longer ICs?

Depends on whether your amps are SS or tube. Very generally speaking, SS amps are more able to drive long runs of speaker cable, so short i/c's and long spkr cables will give you the least negative effects. BUT, if you have tube amps, then long i/c's and short spkr cables are probably a better choice.
Hope this helps. ATB, Joe

If you search for previous posts you will find hundreds of opinions, all of them correct. I like longer ICs and shorter speaker cables. It is cheaper and I use shielded ICs. The ICs run 15 feet and 25 feet to right and left amps. The speaker cables are 3 feet each. And, of course, my way is the only way, no doubt about it, without question.

Hello. Personally, I believe keeping the amps close to the speakers and have longer runs of I/C's. If you can, go BALANCED.

Agree with the two posters that recommend long interconnect and short speaker cables.

Good question.
Longer ICs and short speaker cables, especially if tube mono amps. Looks cool as well.