Cable question IC's need help from those who know

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited June 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
OK this question is targeted to the guys who have experience with long, and short IC's of the same type. What sounds better with these 2 scenarios.

1 Tweeter amp. What sounds better long or short?
2 MW amp. Same question.

A very respectable friend here recommended 2 Meter long IC's over the 3 foot verities. I need to know which is better if made up from the same cable construction. I have also read that speaker wires should be at least 8 feet long.

Thanks for your input
Ben
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Thanks
Ben
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited June 2007
    Medium length is perfect. Don't screw up or it will sound awful.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2007
    +1 to PThuggy...
    A bit too short or a smidge too long and you could lose your soul.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited June 2007
    Depends on the woman....
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2007
    Thanks guys. When I was real green at this I thought that the shorter the better. Then I hear go long. When you get to this point things really start to make a difference.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,988
    edited June 2007
    It isn't going to matter Ben,unless you talking super long runs over 8 ft,then you'd have to be concerned over cable type.
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