For this, the speaker cable business seems a good opportunity. Of course, cables do make a difference, but the reason for the difference is not their exotic structure or the choice of an exotic material. The only difference what people can hear is caused by the resistance of the cable.

Similarly one may ask, does speaker wire really make a difference?

Thicker wires are better: It's true that for long runs, thicker wires are better at reducing the effects of resistance. But for most set ups (those with speakers within 100 ft of the amplifier), 16-gauge lamp cord is fine. For speakers 100 to 200 ft. It would take miles of speaker wire to hear any difference.

Furthermore, do cables affect sound quality? In the case of speaker cable, however, there's actually science and objective testing to back up a little of the notion that cable quality affects sound quality. The speaker, receiver/amplifier, and cable all create an electrical circuit. An expensive cable might sound worse on your system than cheap cable.

Simply so, do expensive audio cables make a difference?

Short answer, no. Even expensive cables/interconnects can make no difference. It's good to read stuff, but with cables, etc. it's best to identify what aspects of sound are important to you and what you'd like to improve in your system and use that to choose some cables to try and see nothing happen.

What is the best cable for speakers?

Thick wire (12 or 14 gauge) is recommended for long wire runs, high power applications, and low-impedance speakers (4 or 6 ohms). For relatively short runs (less than 50 feet) to 8 ohm speakers, 16 gauge wire will usually do just fine.

Can you join speaker cable?

Now, there's a way to splice speaker wires, and then there's a better way. You could twist speaker wires together and use electrical tape. But tape wears out over time, and the smallest tug on the wires can easily separate that type (usually a Y) of connection. Spool of speaker wire (matching gauge of existing wire)

How many hours break in speaker cables?

They should be broken in after seven days. In general, portable cables take approximately 80 hours to break in if they are silver or 40 hours if they are copper. In general, digital cables take approximately 80 hours to break in if they are silver or 40 hours if they are copper.

Can I use speaker wire for LED lights?

Yes, but stranded wire has slightly higher dc resistance compared to the same gauge of solid (while doing much better at high frequency). If you can use WIRE HANGERS as speaker wire(lol), you should have no problem using speaker wire as a low power wire.

Are Audioquest cables worth it?

Audioquest has been a manufacturer of audio cables for many years and my understanding is that they have good products. However cables are very system dependent so even with the 70% discount, if the cables does not sound good (or make a difference) in your system, not worth it to purchase.

Are expensive speakers worth it?

In general, the most expensive speakers are only worth it if you are working in audio production and listening to extremely high-quality media. Even then, the space you are in will play a huge role in audio quality. The sound quality will vary significantly based on where you place the speakers and how big the room is.

Can you double up speaker wire?

Yes, a doubled strand of 16ga wire is equivalent to 13ga wire.

Can speaker cable be too thick?

Strictly addressing what you are suggesting, no, thicker wire actually makes it easier for a low powered amp to run a speaker because the resistance per foot goes down as the wire gauge gets fatter. Whether it sounds better is a matter of taste.

How much should speaker cable cost?

$250 would buy you a good decent cable that should do well in your system. The rule of thumb is to spend about 10%-15% the total cost of your system on cables(which include speaker cable and interconnects).

Do high end RCA cables make a difference?

"no cables don't really make a difference if they're triple-shielded or twisted pair. they'll reject noise either way and carry an electrical signal from one device to another.

Is high end Hi Fi worth it?

Build quality, though, is less important than sound quality. As in, the closer it sounds to real life, the more people will like it. And this is what, to an extent, high-end audio does better than budget audio. It tends to be able to sound more like real life than artificial sounds reproduced artificially.

Does the AUX cable matter?

A: The length of the auxiliary cord should have no effect on the sound performance. A 3-foot cord should produce the same audio quality as a 10-foot cord.

What makes a good audio cable?

Ultimately, all you need from a good quality speaker cable is low resistance, capacitance, and inductance. Meanwhile, 16 gauge wire is fine for runs under 50 feet to 8Ω speakers. For headphones and short connections to active speakers, essentially any cable will do as the power transfer is much lower.

What AUX cable is best?

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DO USB cables make a difference for audio?

Why USB cables improve audio performance. Many argue that digital cables do nothing but transmit "ones" and "zero's" therefore there can be no audible difference among different cables. Audiophiles who have sampled different USB cables will often state that yes, USB cables do indeed sound different.

Are optical cables better than HDMI?

The major difference is that HDMI cables can pass higher resolution audio which includes formats found on Blu-ray like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master audio. Fiber optic cables won't be able to transmit these high-res sound formats. HDMI can also pass video signals. Here, optical cables will be the perfect fit.

Are all audio cables the same?

There is no real answer here: some engineers like to use the same cable everywhere, unless an application changes, for example: AES/EBU for all the control room wiring and quad mic cables for every microphone connection in the live room. No, most engineers will tell you: try it out and hear for yourself.

Are expensive USB cables worth it?

Yes, you can purchase a USB cable for as little as $1 or as much as $1000, but a $1000 cable isn't going to offer much improvement over a $1 cable, if any at all. However, when it comes to charging technology, there can be a difference in USB cables. Not all USB cables are identical when it comes to charging.