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9 gauge vs 12 gauge Jumper of same brand cable

Hi, I am contemplating of getting same brand cable's Jumper to replace the stock jumper of my spkr. My spkr cable is Analysis Plus Oval 9 (9 gauge ). I am wondering should I go for AP Oval 12-jumper(12 gauge) which is not as THICK and easier to attach to spkr binding post , or get
the Oval 9-Jumper (9 gauge)? Would there be any significant sonic differences between using them ?? (would Oval 9 jumper sounding better than Oval 12 ? especially on Bass region ???)
Your opinion,explaination and suggestions is highly appreciated and thanks in advance
Simon
simonleemd
newbee
4,767 posts
 
The short lenght of the cable involved would negate any differences due to the differences in gauge. I would just use the 12 gauge.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I had such a setup a few years back. I let the dealer talk me into the '12' jumpers / along with the '9' wires.---I listened for 14/18 mos.---Then I picked up another set of '9's with bananas to go with the spade version, Together;-----WOW----. Thought I had Vahalla wires. (Have to exaggerate to make the point)
s23chang
619 posts
 
Although Newbee made a good point, the strands used in both Oval 9 and 12 are different. In this case, it would affect the sound more than total AWG for impedance matching. If you insist spend the money and buy the jumper cable, I would definitely go with the Oval 9s.
simonleemd OP
29 posts
 
Thanks S23chang.
Do you think I should go for Bi-wirng with Bi-Oval 9(same cable geometry as my Oval 9 ,in double run biwire configuration/ 4 connecters on spkr end,2 on the Amp end )?
I would appreciate your(and other reader)opinion and suggestion ;in a way to get reassurance that Bi-wire is the way to go(despite of some downsides such as less/leaner Bass,less coherent ect as some have reported )
Thanks in advance
Simon
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