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Soeaker cables technologic dilema…

We have two technological solutions when it comes to speaker cable: 
 
1. Four wires (2 on + and 2 on -), twisted in a star quad, in a screened braid and in one collective insulation.

2. Second solution: two SEPARATE double-wire cables, one for + and one for -, but without shield. 


The number of cores, core cross-section, material, weave, both in NES-3003-G and NES-3005-G everything is the same. 
 
In the first solution we have a screen, and in the second solution we have a separation of plus and minus. 
 
How will it be better? What to expect?
milimetr
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amtprod
128 posts
 

@mitch2 I still have a browser tab open from Apha Core Goertz speaker ....ribbons? Cables? Wires?! I don't know why but of all the speaker hook up wires, these intrigue me the most. My runs are only 6' max so I wouldn't need a Zobel, and my amp has one on the output anyway.

 

 

mitch2
4,330 posts
 

I never used them but the parallel ribbon configuration resulted in quite low inductance.  Many liked them back in the day.

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curiousjim
5,369 posts
 

Question,

Is the 3003 13guage using two wires or do you need all four (2X2)?  I know the wires are different sizes, but I’m a bit confused.

unsound
7,363 posts
 

@amtprod, You  might wan to use the Goertz alpha-core RC-Networks (zobels) attached to the speaker terminals regardless, as there is no sound reason not to, and the potential protection might keep your amplifer from frying. Especially recommended for use with wide-bandwidth amplifiers.

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amtprod
128 posts
 

@unsound I guess if there is no sonic impacts, you are likely very right in suggesting getting the zobel included: can't hurt and never have to worry about what amp it's hooked to.  I'm using a full refurb Hoppes Brain Adcom GFA 555 Dual Mono.  6' is also well under the 10' concerning length from Alpha...but if for what ever reason I want to sell, would be best to have.

 

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