Speaker Cables

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.

I was trying to make an exaggerated point

It sounds more like you were perpetuating misinformation shady cable manufacturers are using to sell their wares by attempting to sound knowledgeable.

@jjss49 I second twoleftears suggestion of Duelund for your internal wiring. Check out the PartsConnexion site for various gauges.