No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
Does it all come down to "use the thickest and shortest cable there is" or am I simplifying it way too much? The idea about jumper cables, as extreme as it may be, seems brilliant for this discussion. If they work, and they should to some extent at least, it would take away a lots of wire statements frequently thrown around on many a thread. |
Mr. glupson1 It is not that simple. As if it would, it would be an old story, everybody knows. In some cases, when the DF is low, as it is often with Tube amplification, a thick and short cable won't help. For amplifiers with other than A or A/B class (like D-class) it is also not applicable. So it is with none coil speakers (as ribbon). For the main stream, that do use A/B class and coil loaded, there is a formula to get an optimum thickness, based on the DF and cable length. However, it is most recommended to have the optimum thickness and length recommended. Getting thicker or shorter or both, above that optimum, would cost more, but not be of any sonic benefit (improvement). It is rather recommended to keep the cable shorter, than get it thicker due to its extra length. |
Seems to be the case. Shorter/thicker generally gets the nod. Not sure how much audible difference there would be. That said, just did a quick search for "0" AWG OFC wire, pretty cheap, especially by A-phile standards. Seems to be popular for car installs. Guess it can't hurt to try.......Not sure if terminations for that stuff would fit standard binding posts or strips, but I'm sure there are methods..............Any non-audiophile would surely think you'd lost your senses seeing battery cable hanging off your speakers. Lots of things in this hobby are/seem crazy, but if they work for you in your system, I guess it's not crazy........I might try it. Looks doable for less than $100. |
Mr. shadowcat2016
All with this hobby are male. If there is a women there, please be kind to step up. During my 45 with this hobby, I never had an acceptation! Well, there was one. She came for the boys that played with this audio toys. Pretty quick, she found a guy with a motorbike! Then she stopped her interest in audio.
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shadowcat2016 I'll be happy to continue this conversation with you after you get the 0 AWG cables and you find the way the get them 2x 0 AWG into a standard binding post or banana plug, in a way it will last and not be a danger of loss contact or a short circuit over an amp. channel's output! |
