Speaker Wire - Newbie needs advice

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    John K. wrote: »
    MM, there's no need to seek a "consensus" on the point of appropriate gauge for various lengths of run. This explanation of speaker wiring by a veteran audio professional is frequently cited and the table of suggested gauges can be used with confidence.

    I wasted my time, and checked your link. Very sad. The page suggest that it is proper to wire speakers 8ohms at up to 12' with 22ga. Well rock on with your system. You should at least post something a wee bit more realistic. Just a little bit. As Hitler said "If you are going to tell a lie make it a big one.". I do realize this works on both ends of the spectrum;)
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    Sometimes I wonder if some people were beaten with wires when they were young:confused: They were probably expensive wires, and the more expensive the wires the more angry they become. I'm thinking a mommy dearest kinda scene. No more wire hangers ever!
    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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  • tinman67gz
    tinman67gz Posts: 15
    edited March 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I wasted my time, and checked your link. Very sad. The page suggest that it is proper to wire speakers 8ohms at up to 12' with 22ga. Well rock on with your system. You should at least post something a wee bit more realistic. Just a little bit. As Hitler said "If you are going to tell a lie make it a big one.". I do realize this works on both ends of the spectrum;)

    Maybe he was wiring 15 watt speakers with that 22ga. wire.:D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    They believe all cables sound the same because all the cheap ones usually do. ;)
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2008
    my suggestion is going to ...

    www.audioadvisor.com


    and getting some AQ Slate, or Type 4 speaker cable..(page 35 in catalog)

    The Type 4 is a great bargain for a really good price
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    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
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    :cool:
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited March 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I wasted my time, and checked your link. Very sad.
    Yep, they sure made some sad products over there at McIntosh. :p
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    Cable technology and McIntosh products have improved since the mid 80's. It would be interesting to hear their current stance.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited March 2008
    Face wrote: »
    Cable technology and McIntosh products have improved since the mid 80's.

    Really? How exactly has cable technology improved since the 80's?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    http://www.audioquest.com/

    http://www.kimber.com/Products/LoudSpeakerCables/default.aspx

    http://www.goertzaudio.com/

    http://www.mitcables.com/

    How many of these products were around then?

    Yes I know Kimber was around, but if you compared what they had available then to now, you may as well have used lamp cord.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited March 2008
    Thanks for the manufacturer links.:rolleyes:

    I wanted to know what improvemnets have been made in wire technology, not what new wires are available.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited March 2008
    I wanted to know what improvemnets have been made in wire technology

    That would be wasted info as you can't hear a difference.

    I have to say that I find your repeated attempts to poo poo others who can hear a difference based solely on your inability.......well, quite humorous.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • amb7247
    amb7247 Posts: 5
    edited April 2008
    www.knukonceptz.com has some great prices on wire. To me as long as it's copper and around 16 to 14gu then it's good. Doesn't have to be fancy but if it works use it.
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