Un-equal length speaker cable advice??


Hi all,

I have always used equal length interconnects and speaker cables,...but a new home has an ideal set-up, because of a fireplace, of one speaker being 3 feet away from the power amp and the other being 10.

So....I either have a bundle of wire coiled up behind the close speaker or have unequal length cables.

Any advise is welcome..and any actual experience is much welcome.

Best, Jim
whatjd
Somewhere I read a 20% variation in cable length is acceptable. It would depend on the level of your neurosis and the class of your equipment as well. I've read also that coiled wired is a no-no as well. What's a person to do? I perfer equal lengths on expensive cables, resell value, but on inexpensive cables...Recently wired a small/inexpensive system together w/14' and 11' lengths of AQ Type 4 wire. Can't hear any difference.
Thanks Kotta,

Need to say what I am using. I have a BAT VK-300SE with all Audience AU-24 interconnects and, currently, a pair of bi-wire 2.5m Audience AU-24 speaker cables with: Martin Logan ReQuest with a "soon to be modified by Dan Wright" Denon 2900 SACD/CD player, a modified Sansui TU-919 tuner (just great) and a Linn turntable.

The room is 17 by 29.

Thanks, J. D.
If using expensive cables, use equal lengths because you'll take a beating trying to sell an un-equal pair. I'd go with equal lengths of the Au24, a very nice cable.