Speaker Cables - Long Run

@rbschauman - I used VDH cables 15 years ago, but it seems that they are resting on their laurals, since wire technology has come a long way from OFC copper in that time

I would take a look at Audio Envy - they use OCC copper, which is significantly more dynamic than OFC and even silver and they also use better insulation for a lower noise floor and improved clarity and imaging. They are also resonably priced.

To keep things reasonably priced I would also recomend using a single run and getting OCC copper jumpers. I think you will find it a more pleasing result than a biwire solution

• I used a biwire solution many years ago and changed to the single run with a custom long jumper solution and found improvements across the board
• I used 1/2 meter jumper wires - they work much better than the little connector plates that come with many speakers and KLE Innovations banana plugs on the jumpers

Just another approach

Regards - Steve

@rbschauman ,

Even Mr. V. would recommend trying to shorten you speaker cables. If you are ever able to move to monoblocks, it would make your life much easier.

But, given the case at hand-

I would suggest buying a pair of Audioquest GO-4's, or Rocket 88's, which should be available used at a very decent price. I would recommend the newer William Tell or Robin Hood's but at that length cost will be quite high.

I would also recommend reaching out to John Rutan (audioconnection). He know his stuff regarding cables and won't steer you wrong or try to sell you something.

I also recommend joining the Vandersteen forum (on the Vandy Website), as a Quatro owner, you are welcomed to join. There are many knowledgeable owners that can help you.

Bob

You should take the extra money that you spend on the Biwire configurations and just buy regular single wire speaker cables. Buy wire makes absolutely no difference at all you’re wasting your money.