Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8


Which is best to use for audio?

Thanks!

 

high-amp

It's not the speed or length, the terminations and shielding are much better with the newer cables. I use a AQ cat7 Ethernet cable

 

as the grades go up they are characterized for higher speeds, which means a better pulse/rising/fal;ling edge response. This is just plain better for timing information.  So later is better.

 

Will it make much difference?  That depends on what equipment is being used and how close to the edge you are pushing it.  In general i'd say "no". Bu it certainly won't hurt and will prepare you for future speed increases.
 

G

Hey antigrunge - what about cat8 (which i admit i have never looked into, or franklly, seen) that creates ground loops? What did they change?

 

TIA,

 

G