Do speaker wires have to be the same length for each speaker?

Hi, Help, Do speaker wires have to be the same length for each speaker, R & L?

peterjc12-01-2021 9:09pm

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larryro2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 137 posts 12-02-2021 at 03:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Same length speaker cable not necessary! good cable go to” Blue Jeans Cable Co” great sounding custom at a v low cost
cakyol Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 940 posts 12-02-2021 at 03:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not unless your ears can detect a phase difference of about 3 nanoseconds per meter difference.
christian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 79 posts 12-02-2021 at 03:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is almost as entertaining as a closely matched UFC bout. I prefer same length, but I need to ask the OP: "Why NOT the same length?" If you're running in-wall, got it. But if not in-wall, you've got plenty of space in your listening room if you have to drape/coil/hang/etc. (there goes another discussion...) the excess on the longer side.
fiesta75 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,378 posts 12-02-2021 at 03:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Having one shorter than the other would be better than splicing to make them the same length.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 12-02-2021 at 04:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete if the right/left length differential is greater than 5% it will ruin the stereo imaging if greater than 15% it will void the warranty on your speakers if greater than 25% it will be may cause a short circuit in your power amp if greater than 40% it will be a fire risk and you should only listen to music with nomex suit on and fire extinguisher in hand 😂

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