I need help on directionality of speaker cables


I just picked up a pair of Harmonic Tech Pro 9 speaker cables which have an arrow on the label. Should the arrow point towards the amp or the speakers?
128x128pdreher
The arrow points in the direction of current flow so they should point to the speakers.

Arthur
The arrow points in the direction of current flow

Since current flows in both directions (AC signals) then I suggest that the arrow points towards something else (perhaps the person who fell for what must essentially be a marketing ploy)
Why don't you give them a try both ways then you'll know whether or not YOU can hear a difference... and if you can, which way sounds best. (How's that for non-confrontational?)

Cheers
Unless a cable is shielded and one wishs to know a which end the ground (shield)should be connected, directionality in cables carrying alternating current (which speaker cables do) is a marketing feature. Same goes for directionality of fuses in ac carrying circuits.
I always place arrows or use another identifying mark to show the direction in which the signal flows [source to preamp to amp to speakers].

In case you ever disconnect your cables, you won't have to worry about another "burn-in". And if you use XLR connections, they will only go one way.