Speaker cable lengths...how critical?
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Hi
I have relocated my hi-fi setup and as a result, my left speaker (Monitor Audio GS20) is now 5m from my Arcam FMJ A32 amp. The right speaker is only just over 1m away. I currently have two pairs of 2m lengths of Chord Epic Twin speaker cables, which sell for around £40 per metre. As my system is bi-amped, I would therefore be looking for 20m of cable to balance the lengths up. Would the £800 outlay be justified or would I be ok with just getting the 5m lengths for the left speaker? Anyone's views would be appreciated.
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It's SUPPOSED to be critical, but you'll only know if you try it with different length cables. I had the same problem ( 2x7m, bi-wired). My dealer said to get 2 longer lengths (well he would wouldn't he), so i did.
I have no regrets - if you got the dosh, lay out on two longer lengths - if not, buy 2 longer lengths of slightly cheaper cables!
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The question is for a given budget: Will 6m (5m + 1m) of more expensive cable sound better than 10m (5m + 5m) of cheaper cable...?
I have no idea. I use NVA LS5. Very impressive. I've never tried this comparison, but I'd bet that 5m + 1m of LS5 would sound better than 5m + 5m of LS3. DF
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