Here we go again...! If you must run a long interconnect, a balanced configuration is preferable. Since speaker output is much greater than line level, there should less loss in a speaker cable than an interconnect over the same distance. Many variables are at play, but as a general rule of thumb, use the largest gauge speaker cable you can for a long run. Opinions definitely vary on this subject though!
Long ic or spkr cable to surrounds?
I will be putting a HT system together shortly and will be using a pair of mono amps most likely for the surrounds. The distance from the processor to the spkrs. will be around 30 feet. Is it better to use a very long ic and position amps very close to surrounds or to put amps close to prepro and use long speaker cables? Thanks.
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