Suspended cables

The "reasoning" involved is irrelevant. Literally does not matter. If the cables are off the floor like you say then it matters even less. No cable that short is gonna be damaged just by running like that. Now if you trip over it, different story. But get real. Almost can’t even believe you seriously would ask. Only thing that matters is does it sound better. Only way to find out is do like I did and support the cables on a riser. Check it out. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 They are like this for one reason and one reason only. And I’ll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with reasoning. Give up? Okay. They’re like that because I tried different things and these were heard to be better.

Don’t waste your time here looking for reasons. All you’ll get is deaf bats never tried a thing but love to tell everyone who will listen all the made up "theories" and "reasons" they "believe" without ever having bothered to do the work to find out. Sad. Pathetic even. But there it is.

Reasoning must have a little to do with it. You can’t go through life without reasoning. Otherwise you’ll never find the best solution, only the cheapest solution.

Since you asked, I am assuming you maybe slightly bothered by the cable arc suspended in the air without any support. As miller pointed out it can be a tip over hazard if you’re not careful.

If you must, then I suggest to use Cardas Multi-Blocks to keep cables off floor, especially carpeted flooring. They are inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing.

My suspicion is that if the cable jacketing is susceptible to static electricity (and the carpeting is too), then yes, risers are important.


That said, WireWorld jacketing accounts for this, consequently, it does not need risers

hth

I feel it’s only proper to point out for the benefit of those savvy enough to isolate their components what frequently happens is the speaker cables and or power cords exert sideways ➡️ or downward ⬇️ forces on the iso device, thus ruining the isolation effectiveness. In such cases the forces acting on the iso device should be *zeroed out* by suspending the offending cable or cord. The best isolation is obtained when the component is free to move in all directions.