Newbie Q: speaker cable length? Different OK?


Hi. This is a complete newbie question. I've ordered two 10' amp to speaker cables, but I really need 15' on one side. Monoprice (for better or worse) is willing to RMA the cable(s). Should I go with two 15'? Or is simply swapping out one 10' perfectly acceptable for signal?
donzi
Donzi, I beleive I use bulk KImber 4tc unterminated cable. Using unterminated at least will give you a possibility to cut the longest one before you decide to sell. I didn't sell mine for over 12 years.
Interesting. I wonder what the difference in composition would be between "speaker-intended" wires, and AC? Yet, that anecdotal "no one raved about them" is telling. Still, I would wonder. Copper is copper. Extruded is extruded. Just wondering out loud.
It’s probably not possible to define a general purpose answer with any certainty, but presumably the reasons relate to some combination of factors such as those I cited earlier whose audible significance is not well established in a quantitative manner. And also in a lot of cases to differences in inductance, especially if (as I indicated) the impedance of the speakers is low at high frequencies and/or the cables are relatively long.

Regards,
-- Al

Hi Donzi ..... I made an error in my last post.  The lengths I'm using are 6 feet for the left speaker and 9 feet for the right. As far as your second question, I definitely recommend your looking into the Speltz anti-cables.  Terrific speaker wire without the inflated cost of a lot of the other stuff out there. Lots of discussion about anti-cables on the internet .... search around and have fun ! For my personal taste, with my equipment and in my room, everything just simply sounded better when I replaced the AQ's with the Speltz wire.  For an excellent answer to your second question, give Paul Speltz a call.  You can learn a lot by speaking with him about your own particular concerns.  He's a great guy.  By the way, I have absolutely no affiliation with him or his company ... I'm just a very satisfied customer.