[ISLAND1000]

Re: Speak Wires, Does it matter?

The basic understanding that I currently have is for longer runs you want to use heavier gages. but does it really make a difference?
Steve :dizzy:

Your basic understanding is correct. It DOES make a difference but in my experience, the ONLY difference is volume. If you have a run of 1000 feet (extreme case) the result will be less volume with the thinner wire. I've never detected any high frequency drop off, difference in sound stage, attack, presence, low frequency punch, etc etc. etc.

 

[ISLAND1000]

Re: Speak Wires, Does it matter?

There's too much at stake to just ignore it! I also think it will depend a lot on your equipment. Find a local audio dealer who will lend you one or two runs of speaker wire over a weekend. You'll be surprised!

Uh . . . . . nah . . . . . forget the audio dealer, don't waste your time, get over to Home Depot or even Radio Shack and buy the least expensive but heavier gauge wire and be done with it.
This issue has been beaten to death over the years and there are STILL some people who insist they can detect a subtle difference in the quality of sound. The truth is, those are the people with a waxy build-up on their tympanic membranes and they've NEVER even had a full spectrum audiology test done by a certified ENT specialist.