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Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?

My cables are laying on the floor (in a mess), would raising them off the floor really make much of a difference? The problem is they are quite wide and too long  http://mgaudiodesign.com/planus3.htm so any suggested props are appreciated!  Cheers
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hickamore
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Running bi-wire cables along the top of the baseboard sure looks better. Whether it improves the sound I can't be sure. Definitely doesn't hurt, so just do it for cosmetic reasons and believe it sounds better if you're so inclined. Nobody can prove that angels and fairies aren't on your side, and meanwhile you can prove your floor is neater, so there.
andy2
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Bi-wire makes a difference, that is if you system has the resolution for it.  Bi-amp will even be better.  Although not all "bi" is good.  
wolf_garcia
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My hardwood floors ARE the cable risers as they keep my speaker cables from being in the basement, and since I have certified (by a panel of experts) superb hearing, I absolutely hear a difference between my current speaker cables and the ones in the basement as the ones in the basement aren't hooked up to anything...they're in a box...just sitting there. I do however want to meet the person using toilet paper rolls as speaker risers, and wonder how he got his mom to allow that...I guess she thought he looked lonely and somewhat delusional.
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michaelgreenaudio
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"Not a big deal, but not all audiophiles have endless funds, and they read forums like these to find out where to spend them."

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This is more of a beginners forum as you still have those who can't hear the changes because their systems and or practices are not up to the task. Once you move on to more advanced listening it's not that hard to explore things, money or no money. 

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audiozenology
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