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Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?

My cables are laying on the floor (in a mess), would raising them off the floor really make much of a difference? The problem is they are quite wide and too long  http://mgaudiodesign.com/planus3.htm so any suggested props are appreciated!  Cheers
spoutmouzert
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It is us that holds the charge when we get shocked, not the carpet. If your humidity is really low, that could be having a real effect on the sound (more attenuation at high frequencies). Get a humidifier. Cable elevators can't fix humidity.


We all know that signal is flowing through the cables and that most carpeting can develop an electrostatic charge that can zap us (discharge) when we shuffle across the floor when the weather is cool and humidity is low

johnto
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As with everything in audio follow your ears.
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michaelgreenaudio
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"WireWorld understands and chooses jacketing that does not require lifts"

Every show I did with Dave we used Cable Grounds.

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lak
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Raised speaker cables off the floor works for me. Give it a few days or so and then see if you hear a difference when you return the speaker cables back to the floor.
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geoffkait
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It’s the same for electronics. Raise them off the floor. I-SO-LATE them. Hel-loo! You might try rubbing everything down with Bounce! anti-static towelettes. 
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