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Suspended cables

Hi folks,

Still a bit of a newbie here.

I have gained an understanding of the reasoning behind keeping speaker cables off the floor.

So ...,

Each of my mains have a 1.5 meter cable connected to it’s own monoblock. The monoblocks sit 26" above the floor and nearly level with the speaker terminals. Speaker to monoblock distance allow the cables to be suspended completely from the floor in a loosely hanging arc (about 8" above the floor).

Is this better than using cable risers? 
Are there any reasons not to do this? Stress on connectors? Bad for cables?

Thanks all!




hleeid
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lalitk
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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.


tweak1
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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
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geoffkait
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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.
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geoffkait
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tweak1
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

>>>>>How do they account for vibration?
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twoleftears
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You need to run monofilament from hooks in the ceiling to relieve the stress.
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