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Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable

I have just purchased my first mono amps (Nuforce Reference 9V2SE's) giving me some new cable options. Currently I run a one meter pair of XLR and then four 5 meter pairs, as I biwire, of speaker cable. With the mono's now I can also do a 5 meter xlr and short speaker cables.

Which should produce better sound. And for equal sound quality, which should be less expensive. Any recommendations for a reasonable cost way to do this? I would like to get in new or used for under $500 for whatever additional stuff I have to buy. In option one I will need new speaker cable, in option two, new IC xlr. Is it OK to have different lengths of cable, probably 3 meters to the closer speaker?
Thanks
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mrjstark
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Balanced - Guitar Center or similar.

More then adequate for your situation and not to bad either.

Mariusz
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gammajo OP
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TVAD MRJSTARK - Thanks for the further recommendations. I have not been able to find out how to price and purchase Oyaide through their website yet.
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kijanki
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Rodman - I agree that the only purpose of the balanced cables is to reduce EMI. Capacitance, inductance, dielectric absorbtion, purity of metal etc. still play important role.

There is one more purpose for the balanced cable - to protect "hot" signal wire. Connectors are locking and exposed end is "female" to prevent touching pin. It would be a disaster if signal wire would come in contact with someting on few kW PA system.

Microphone cables might be long and generic quality at the concerts but not in the studio. Many of CDs provide information on recorder, microphones and cables used in the recording.
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