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Mono amps and different length speaker cables

Wondering if there is any noticeable negative effect from using say a 3 meter pair of speaker cables to one set of binding posts on the amp and speaker and using a 2 meter pair of the same brand and model of cable to different binding posts on the amp and speaker. I am using solid state mono amps.
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grannyring
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Get out the ruler as one of your cables may actually be an inch or two longer! LOL
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12-13-13: Knghifi
Why take a chance and just use 2 same length cables.
Why assume that unequal lengths won't be better than equal lengths?

As I indicated earlier, I see no reason to make that assumption, at least in the biwire situation the OP appears to be describing. And a similar argument could probably be made for the more usual situation where the length difference would be between channels, rather than between the connections to high and low frequency drivers in each speaker.

Is it better to (a)have the two cables of equal length, so that their sonic effects are similar, or (b)to have one of the cables shorter, so that its sonic effects are reduced?

Either outcome is possible in any given system, as I see it, if in fact it makes any difference at all.

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-- Al
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Interesting Al.
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12-13-13: Grannyring
Get out the ruler as one of your cables may actually be an inch or two longer! LOL
You are missing the point!
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Why assume that unequal lengths won't be better than equal lengths?

As I indicated earlier, I see no reason to make that assumption, at least in the biwire situation the OP appears to be describing. And a similar argument could probably be made for the more usual situation where the length difference would be between channels, rather than between the connections to high and low frequency drivers in each speaker.

Is it better to (a)have the two cables of equal length, so that their sonic effects are similar, or (b)to have one of the cables shorter, so that its sonic effects are reduced?

Either outcome is possible in any given system, as I see it, if in fact it makes any difference at all.
I agree, anything is possible. What unequal lengths do you suggest OP start with? How about 75 Meters on the right and 1 Meter on the left? OP, I hope you have DEEP DEEP pockets. Good Luck!
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