Newbie Q: speaker cable length? Different OK?

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

Another point of view on cable length !
http://www.chord.co.uk/help-and-information/speaker-cable-guide/getting-the-length-right/

And another!
/www.cambridgeaudio.com/blog/speaker-cables

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.

Adam, I did check out the website, then called. And you're right, he's a great guy. Talked at incredible length, and he seemed to be in no rush to jet me off the line. I ordered speaker wire today, Level3. Ironically enough,  went with two times eight feet. I figured out a different amp placement that's in the middle. So the whole question is no longer an issue; although you're right: He did say no big deal -- although only with HIS cables, no big deal. Thanks again for that lead.