Speaker Cables

@jjss49 - I experienced problem using a heavy gauge (i.e. thicker than 18 gauge) solid Hookup wire for my speakers.

I do realize that solid is better than stranded wire, but if your crossover is mounted on PCB like mine, there is the possibility that the copper trace on the PCB could separate from the board and break. I suffered this issue many years ago. I changed to stranded

There are some very good stranded wires out there e.g. my favorite, Neotech UP-OCC copper or UP-OC silver

If the Crossover is point to point wiring then it might not be an issue

Regards - Steve

Tannoys have 5 binding posts, the 5th for ground...did I ground mine? Yup! Did it make a difference? Hell if I know....😁
Biwired with QED Silver Anniversary XT biwire. Saving for 2 pair of Auditorium 23's to biwire in future...$3000.

thanks all for advice and suggestions

@cakyol - what is the significance/importance of tin-plating on hook up wire? the cardas hookup wire spec says it is multi strand ’litz wire’ - won’t that cause termination/issues? ... i am a bit concerned the 8 ga wire you suggested might be a little hard to work with... but they have thinner wire, thinking 12 gauge would be sufficient

also -- point noted on overheating risk to crossover board... spendor thought of this evidently as the c-o pcb connections are using slide-on spade connectors --> https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-640903-1.html?te_bu=Cor&te_type=srch&te_campaign=ggl_usa_c...

will stay away from the home depot wire for sure, the idea is to get some decent wire in there -- but damn, some of that neotech and dueland stuff is pricey for plain ol copper wire! (put audiophile label on it, double the price! 🤭)

@jjss49

The significance of tin plating a copper wire is that it is MUCH MUCH easier to solder it. It makes soldering a breeze.

In addition, ferruling your wire will also make it much easier to work with, especially with 8GA wire since it is a bit tough to bend and also strands will not be straying around with a ferrule.

’litz wire’ - won’t that cause termination/issues?

You can buy a solder pot cheaply off ebay. which should solve your termination issues. Dipping the ends in should remove the coating and tin them ready for termination.