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Does it matter which end is connected?

I recently purchased some used speaker cables but was not able to locate any directional arrows for connection. I also discovered my inter-connects have been connected the wrong direction. Does it really matters which direction the signal is traveling on the same materials. I can see if it's directional tire treads. I'm relying on you experts.

Thanks,

Steve
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bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
Steve yes it really does matter. When cables have no arrows on them, simply connect such that the signal flows in the direction of the printing on the cable jackets.
musicslug
430 posts
 
if there's some writing (brand or model name) the direction of the writing might indicate which direction the signal should flow...
theoretically (cable theory...), if they're broken in, one direction should sound better than the other, so you're in a perfect position to do a blind test to see if there's any truth to that notion (i.e.try 'em both ways and see if you can hear a difference).
pabelson
344 posts
 
I thought the signal flowed in BOTH directions, equally.
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