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short cable length: does cable "quality" matter?

Hi, I'm using short length of speaker cable (3 feet/ch). Is it important to use the very best cable you can get (>$300/ft), or is it sufficient to use some cheaper cable ($3/ft), like for example Supra copper litz speaker cable (2.5 square mm thick). Thank you.

Chris
dazzdax
serus
93 posts
 
The shortest speaker cables I tried are 5 ft (1.5 meter) long and they make a difference. In fact, many believe that 6 inches of a "jumper" cable makes a significant difference as well, but I tend to believe that it's more about the quality of a connector for such a short length. Your 3 feet probably would make a difference.
tplavas
123 posts
 
LOL.
The DBT bandit strikes again...
muzcal
66 posts
 
Cable quality matters everywhere. Generally, the longer the cable, the more laid back the midrange. Try the Cable Company's cable "library" where you can borrow different brands to try for a week for a fee and pick the one you like without having to purchase everything.
goliverjr
102 posts
 
That does it....I'm going to Home Depot.
mrvegas
12 posts
 
"That does it....I'm going to Home Depot"

LOL
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