Mono amps and different length speaker cables

12-13-13: Grannyring
Get out the ruler as one of your cables may actually be an inch or two longer! LOL

You are missing the point!

Why assume that unequal lengths won't be better than equal lengths?

As I indicated earlier, I see no reason to make that assumption, at least in the biwire situation the OP appears to be describing. And a similar argument could probably be made for the more usual situation where the length difference would be between channels, rather than between the connections to high and low frequency drivers in each speaker.

Is it better to (a)have the two cables of equal length, so that their sonic effects are similar, or (b)to have one of the cables shorter, so that its sonic effects are reduced?

Either outcome is possible in any given system, as I see it, if in fact it makes any difference at all.

I agree, anything is possible. What unequal lengths do you suggest OP start with? How about 75 Meters on the right and 1 Meter on the left? OP, I hope you have DEEP DEEP pockets. Good Luck!

Hi King, I get the point and do agree with you on the macro point.

Isn't the goal to eliminate as many possible factors for higher quality sound?

That's one possible goal; another is to create a musically satisfying system that successfully conveys the artist's intent, recognizing that there is an unbreachable, qualitative chasm between the best reproduction of a recording of a musical "event" and the original musical event.

I apologize for not weighing in after starting the thread... family stuff that took me out of town. Anyway, I appreciate all of the comments and I should have been clearer in my initial description. I am bi-wiring from a set up mono amps (Jeff Rowland 725) to YG Acoustics Kipod speakers with the passive bass module. I have the shorter run (2 mtr) going to the bass module and the longer run (3 mtr) going to the mid-range with jumpers to the tweeters. I hear no difference between the sound of the speakers in this configuration, just wasn't sure if there might be long term damage from the length difference to crossover components or drivers due to the mysteries (at least to me) of electron flow; impedance, resistance, etc. Hard to imagine there would be. On another matter, the outside covering of the longer pair is a slightly lighter shade of gray than the shorter pair. Should I be worried? Thanks again for everyone's help in this matter.