I realize people like to keep their speaker cables short, but a redesign of my rack placement may necessitate runs of 20 feet or more. Any particular brands work well under such circumstances?
I have a theta dreadnaught ii and b&w 802d. Cost may be an issue as price does mount up.
I'd recommend the OCOS as well. Being a coax design, it lends itself well to long runs. Best used in double runs, the bass benefits greatly from that configuration. I have my right and left speakers using 25 to 30 foot lengths.
If you have to use a long run you should use an efficient cable. Cardas has 3 grades of SE cables which are very efficient. They are designed to get the best power transfer from single ended amplifiers.
I have a friend using long runs of Ocos with good results.
If you are on a tight budget try solid core thermostat wire from Home Depot. Actually you should try it before buying the other cables. You can buy 40' for the cost of a few spade connectors. It takes a while to break-in, but it has a rightness to it from the beginning.
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