No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need


It goes back to cable manufaturars, mostly provide no relevant data! to sales and the users. None will answer this!
Whay do you think that you own now the optimal cable to your setup?
I think I've figured it out. 


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@geoffkait I think I know what it is, but I don't understand the reasons behind it offering any improvement. I'm no electrical engineer so I'm no position to talk about impedance, conductance, and resistance, or how the length, gauge, or number of cables alters their relationship. I'll freely admit that.

Like I said, I'll try bi-wiring as well as part of my experiments. I don't need to understand why it works to hear the difference.
See my post today at 12:01 pm. That should help. There seems to be some confusion as to what bi wiring actually is. Not everyone is in a position to be able to try it, consequently, even if he wanted to.
Good point. I won't involve myself and perpetuate the misunderstanding.
That said, I am in a position to try it, so I will.

Much like b4icu's 0 awg cable recommendation. It's going to be an experimentation week.

Some say about this thread.

Not like many other threads, this one has a theoretical (engineering) side and a practical side. We can long argue the theoretical, till the practical part knocks on the door.

So far, only one got there. More are in the process. I would advice to be a little bit more patient and read what that will bring with their generous sharing. I hope that then the party will really get excited.

Each one, who took thing in hands, may have a little bit different implementation to that cable. Also they have different setups. The principal will remain the same. So should be the results.

If I'll take Mr. keppertup as an example (a very good one), I can assure you he is satisfied with the results and will not look back to exchange the new cables with his old once. He is the first for you, but I have more…

Before this happens, I am worried a bit. So I was with the other once. What will be the reaction to that change? Even thou I hope for the best. So far, things look pretty much consistent. There is no convincing on my side. I won't benefit from those who reject the idea or think different. I do benefit from those, like Mr. keppertup, who report of getting from the very same equipment with a new wire (cable) a way better sound. So far this is my reword. For me it is a big one.

If on the way, I can help some with other things, it would only be a benefit. However, I wish this thread do not turn into some infertile debate over one (or more) of some urban myths. Attempts were so far successfully pushed back.


@b4icu. My Lyngdorf 2170 does not list the DF spec as you know. You speculated 250. I emailed them and they say the speaker cable’s impedance is much more import and the thus the DF and output impedance are not given for the amp. It is a powered dac. They said the unit has no negative feedback loop and the damping factor is very low. I think the DF is closer to 100. My speakers are Dali Epicon 6s. My cable length is 20 feet and unfortunately this cannot change. Would you still recommend 3/0 AWG. 

Lastly, one side can be 8 feet, but the other has to be 20 feet.