Assumption here is that thin wires will somehow change bass-treble balance reducing bass because of higher bass currents. I'm not sure it is true. Voltage divider will still be the same for all speakers - bass/midrange/tweeter as long as speaker impedance stays about constant. I'm not sure you can notice 0.9% loudness reduction (gauge 16), but if you can it will be for all speakers in the same percentage - should not change the sound. Also, the lowest impedance might be at different frequencies - even at 20kHz. Uneven speaker impedance with resistance in series (thin wire) can affect (smear) the overall sound - not only the bass, but tube amps have output impedance of few ohms and nobody complains about the sound (or poor bass).
Speaker wire size VS speaker size. Should bigger speakers use bigger wires?
After 16 years using Monster 2.4s speaker wire (fairly large gauge as it looks like #10 or maybe even #8) I thought I'd try Dueland 16 gauge copper, tin plated, oiled & cotton wrapped. They have been in my system for a few months now. While the music is very detailed and great sound stage, I feel the bass may be a bit weaker.
I know the "Monster" word is not favored on A/Gon, but it always sounded very very good. Before I kick out the $ for the new Dueland 12 gauge, I was curious as to the wire size and effect on sound. I see some folks run up to 22 gauge which to me is silly puny. My wire length is 8"
Amp Krell FPB300cx, speakers Infinity Renaissance 90. The speakers are 4-way semi-planer with a nice 10" woofer that goes down to 27hz which aint bad.
Thanks for your input, John
I know the "Monster" word is not favored on A/Gon, but it always sounded very very good. Before I kick out the $ for the new Dueland 12 gauge, I was curious as to the wire size and effect on sound. I see some folks run up to 22 gauge which to me is silly puny. My wire length is 8"
Amp Krell FPB300cx, speakers Infinity Renaissance 90. The speakers are 4-way semi-planer with a nice 10" woofer that goes down to 27hz which aint bad.
Thanks for your input, John
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@jsd52756 - If you like "messing" with things take a look at... http://image99.net/blog/files/d048bbacfce9bcad4a025be804771d9a-76.html http://image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.html http://image99.net/blog/files/4127b5fe2694586e383104364360373b-74.html If you want a second opinion about the eprofrmance of the Helix cables - contact Agon member @toddverrone - he’s built all of the Helix cables - including a bi-amped version we developed together and he likes them a lot These links explain some of my thoughts pertaining to the reasons why I think Helix cables work so well http://image99.net/blog/files/af7344cfd857b845519b34ad829c12d0-3.html http://image99.net/blog/files/a8fe12e6b9c434f03264a1a90f441ff7-62.html Hope you find it useful Cheers |
My Infinity speakers can drop below the 4-ohm range from what I read quite a few years ago. I guess their really large Kappa 9.1 series 2 dip way below, maybe even to the 2-ohm range. The Infinities make an amplifier work that is for sure. I cooked a Yamaha MX-1 and a Krell KSA 200s with them. The 300cx makes them sing. -John |
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