No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need


It goes back to cable manufaturars, mostly provide no relevant data! to sales and the users. None will answer this!
Whay do you think that you own now the optimal cable to your setup?
I think I've figured it out. 


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Mr. douglas_schroeder
I oppened this disscusion on speaker cables. Please let's keep it clean from other cables. Thanks.

What I think about the subject?
The power cord has no significance at all in Audio.
It is the last 3’ you tackel, while many are barried in your walls all the way to an AC distribution box and beyond.
No one had shown any scintific avidance, of any advantage of one power cord over the other.
Tell me pleas, if you use a TOTL US $1,000.- power cord connected to your cattle to boil some water, would it make a better tea?
I don't think so. 
You better use some AC filters, if you live at a place that your mains are noisy. That also may do some ON/OFF turn sequence, to guard your speakers from clicks if any.
"Mr. Dill, this is not the one you address (Amazone). It is a good 0 AWG cooper wire."

- Do the research, I did, your wire is: Audiopipe HWY 836 USA Standard O Gauge Primary Wire PW-0. Audiopipe offers several different gauges of this wire and they are all copper clad aluminum. 

"I’ll tell you a secret: All cables are having a nylon sleve over, for a reason: So no one can see what is beneath it.
No one will cut a cable that cost’s a leg and an arm to check it. The cable they use, is no better."

-Not true at all, many of us have done just that. I have re-terminated many cables, speaker, interconnect & power cables.
BTW: There are many better banana plugs available, however it seems you are stuck at a price point so you won't consider anything more expensive. Stop acting like you know everything, there are many very experienced members here.
Mr. Dill
This banana plug is as good as it gets. A friend who was a QA at a large hi-tech firm checked the subject and ended up with those over all others.
The tip is making a way better contact (felxibility and surface ares), than other methodes. It also last longer and can connect directly to an 8 AWG wire. Thicker than most others would. They can get wires only as thick as 12 AWG.

Regarding the cable, it might be some better or more expensive stuff out there. However, the calculations and the results, show no complains.
Why pay more? much more?
What is the market price for a 2.5m (8') long, 0 AWG speaker's cables set?
The last I've hurd of, made by a respected brand (!) was $32,000.-
for a 4 AWG.
They have on the TOTL a 0 AWG too. I assume it is even more expensive. I can get it done and shipped for way less, including an accurate calculation for the best required cable for the system.
Expensive is not a better quality. On a market, that two items will deliver the same, the cheaper will prevail.

Regardles of experience, NONE came out with the answer:
How to calculate a speaker's cable, or even a clue of what cable is needed. I understand it is hard to admit such a thing, at a time claiming of so much experience.
The other ideas were much of let's give it a try and hear if we like it.
Not a sucssesive way to get it right on the first trial. If having experience like that count's I'm out. But I think, it doesn't!
What is a very experienced member? 10 years, 20 years, 30 years...of experience?  I've 45 years. I'm in this hobby since i was 15. 
I orgenized 6 audio seminars, demos, lectures, on the 3rd, Mr. Yair Tamam, founder of Magico speakers gave a speach on speakers...and the list goes on and on.
Experience alone, wont help. Some education in electronics, working with the top Hi-Tech firms, using the ears and mostly what's between them - is more important. The problem (understanding the way how to calculate the speaker's cable by the equipment it connects) is solved. Now it is only for you and other members to accept. Thanks.


Just seen this add. on this site:
http://www.jpslabs.com/speakercable.shtml
For jps cables.
Not a word on any technical data: resistance, for what equipment they are good for...They do talk about a lot of power (Watts) or current (Amp’s) and a shield for speaker cables: What is that good for, at a time the Amp. output resistance is less than 0.016 ohms (FD=500). This is more like a short circuit. Any one who knows a little in electronics, can tell you it won’t pick any noise. And the output signal is relativly large.
They look awsem. I can give them that. Put them a silk tie or a dress and they are ready for a graduation party. Is it important to look that good or is it important to fit the system or produce a btter sound?
Somthing must justify the price...So lets do them look good.