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best speaker wire for extra long runs

I have a 45 foot disctance between system and speakers. Currently I use whatever the thickest gauge Monster speaker wire is - I forget the specs. Is there an upgrade option that will not break the bank that would be a really significant upgrade from the Monster for such a long distance? The only option I have seen is from Cardas, but I do not have a sense of whether that would provide a significant step up in sound quality from the Monster. Speakers are Sonus Faber Grand Piano.
gipp
f1fanatic
150 posts
 
Cardas Neutral Reference is excellent for long runs.
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
I'd like to suggest Morrow SP1 speaker cable. I just changed to a 30 foot pair of these for my rear channels and they are wonderful. Huge soundstage, transparent and very dynamic.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
What does a huge rear soundstage sound like?
nospam
11 posts
 
According to this, it's all about wire gauge, distance, and speaker impedance.

If you choose to believe it, then Monoprice has some of the best prices for speaker wire. If you need 10 gauge, I recommend Blue Jeans Cable.
terra3
60 posts
 
For my odd 25 foot situation, the Cable Co has recommended either bulk DH Labs Q10 or Vampire SPII (discontinued). They have never steered me wrong, albeit these are (or in the case of the VPI . . . were) the two larger gauge cables that they sold).

Any opinions on bulk supply alternatives? For my use, Plinius 9200 w/ Tyler Acoustics monitors/sub.
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