OP, I sincerely apologize that the table values were for interconnect cable instead of speaker cables. But the renowned Belden speaker cables 10-12awg (5T00UP / 5000UP) is good performers and used by BJC. The Part Express sells 5T00UP for cheaper if you decide to go for larger wire.
Budget re-cabling
I am considering re-cabling (changing out receiver, SACD player) on the main room system (5.1 and 2.1).
Front: B&W Nautilus 804 Center: B&W HTM61 S2 Rear: temporary Infinity Reference 2 or Dayton 2 way.
HDMI Oppo 103 to Onkyo TX-RZ810: if critical at all, budget $30 or so?
Cables: new speaker for front/center. 10ft left/right each, 6 ft center (or 25 total). Budget $5-$6 per foot (may consider suggestions up to $10 there is something to gain).
I know this budget is mind bogglingly high (never spent that kind of money on cables, but want to go all out).
So what are the best speaker cables for way below $10/ft? Good comparison tests (with price in mind)? Maybe comparison with 'DIY' or 'Repurposed' (using commercial cable repurposed for audio)? Links? Read ups?
NOT INTERESTED IN PIXEL DUST and ESOTHERIC CABLES.
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Greetings @kraftwerkturbo I suggest you look at Kimber Cables. The 4PR or 4TC cables are a little past your budget but you will be very happy with them. Try going to your local audio dealer that carries Kimber. Try and buy them un-terminated, you should get a better deal. They are time consuming to strip the wires but you can save money by doing this yourself. I have used Kimber cables over the last 35 years in my systems. I presently use the 4TC cables in my second system, HT/2CH. My main speakers in my second system are B&W 801 D series. I believe that the Kimber cables work very good with B&W speakers. When the 801’s were in my main system I used Kimber cables for many years. They sounded very good. Your other options might be to look at the cables manufacturer in China. They do make some very nice cables. They also make cheap cables. Buyer beware. As a side note, 35 years ago you could by Kimber 4TC for $1.00 a foot. This is no longer the case. I highly recommend the Kimber cables for your system. Joe Nies |
I have been using NVX Envyflex for all my systems for the last 5 years. Wire is 100% OFC copper and silver tinned. Very flexible and easy to terminate with your choice of fittings. A lot of major manufacturers are using silver tinned ofc copper for various reasons. I like that the silver doesn't corrode like copper and if it does tarnish it doesn't drop the conductivity.
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@kraftwerkturbo actually the bigger the connector the more the losses, the connector is the weak point. |
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