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8 gauge vs 10 gauge OF speaker cable

Hi,

I got a question regarding speaker cables. Is there any difference between 8 gauge and 10 gauge. The length of the cables are around 7 feet. Also, what is the different between tin coated OFC and regular OFC speaker cables? I heard the tin one has better sound.

Thanks,

Steven
kariya1997
clio09
3,360 posts
 
Don't worry about the tin coating. Supra uses this method and they make very nice cables.

As for gauge, don't be afraid to even go to 24 or 26 gauge. An example is the Sakura Systems/47 Labs OTA cable.
photon46
1,086 posts
 
I agree with all the above posts. In my experience with quite a few speaker cables, there is NO correlation between sound quality and fat wire gauge. Especially for a short run. In fact, thin cables like DNM Reson, Mappleshade, or AntiCable may very well prove be your cup of sonic tea.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
I disagree with the previous posts regarding the gauge not having an affect on sound quality. In my experience larger wire has a much warmer sound than thin wire.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
8 gauge is better carries more current.
rhljazz
1,255 posts
 
08-05-10: Ebm
8 gauge is better carries more current.

I would agree with that statement, with the word "better" removed.

So then, why not go for 6 gauge, 00 gauge, or solid copper buss bars between amp and speaker? That should be nirvana using this form of logic.

There are rational aspects of material, design, and proper gauge for the load that are more important than "bigger is better".
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