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
I experimented with using beer cans as cable risers. I would drink a beer then used the empty can as a riser. And guess what? By the time I finished it worked.
Good idea. It works better than cable risers.

After my beer post, it actually turned some people into poet.  Geofkait cried.  prof admits the truth.  Who said beers don't work!

Bimmermann
I use Ace Hardware rebar chairs. $4.99 for 20.

You’re welcome!

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/building-supplies/walls-floors-and-ceiling/joist-hangers/561...


Outstanding..........I will admit I am a speaker riser skeptic but for an $5 tweak (for two systems) I guess I will have speaker risers now. Looks like they will fit 1/2 inch cables nicely.

My Ace hardware didn’t have them but the same brand is in stock at my local Home Depot for $3.25 for 20. Next time I drive by I will have to pick some up.
I guess we can finally close this thread. Believer or non believer just spend $3.25 and be done with it...........Unless of course till someone says you need an exotic riser made out of Mpingo wood (at $500 each) or it doesn’t work.  It will be interesting to see who will say that first.