Dumbest cable question


I know some cables may be directional or at least have some type of arrow showing where to connect each end. However, most do not. Here you go:

Is there any value to rotate your cables every now and then. In other words, switch the source component end with the “end” end. This way signals have a chance to flow opposite direction within the cable  

If this is a super silly question, my apologies.

aberyclark

Audio Envy's speaker cables are interesting.  The Captain states that they can be connected in either direction, but with a difference in the sonic presentation between the two orientations.  Further, that most people prefer the "primary" direction, but some others prefer the alternative (depending, I suppose, on their equipment and their sonic priorities).

Good question. I have certainly wondered about directionality in cables that do not have network boxes (I see why those are directional). I have some with arrows… there are so many variables… and quite frankly I would rather be listening to music. So I have always just plugged then in in accordance with the markings.

 

However, I have noticed something that does point to an answer for you. When you move cables… they do not sound as good for quite a while. They essentially have to break in again… it takes a couple weeks on my system. So, no, I would not move them or you will be constantly listening to suboptimal sound.

 

Don’t ask me why… this is definitely in the crazy space, but it is repeatable and consistent. Maybe it is a quantum thing… that stuff never makes any intuitive sense either… but is real.

Audio systems are powered by alternating current (AC) that literally changes direction unlike direct current (DC) that only flows in one direction.  I understand how shielded cables can be directional, but not a cable that has a fully symmetrical design.

@aberyclark 

I am sorry, but that isn't even close to the dumbest cable question on this forum.

Please try to do better next time.

Dumb, IMO, would be not trying it yourself and then posting your observasions to your OP.

Are you a pro reviewer, or am I confusing you with someone else?

 

DeKay