Since your equipement is so close together, it is very unlikely that it will make a difference sonically. Be practical about it where possible - split the difference somewhat. I would go with 8 ft speaker wire because it leaves you placement flexibility and has better resale value. Put the amps on either side of the rack and connect with a 1.5m interconnect. IOW, choice 2.
Distance between components
Hello,
My speakers are about 5 1/2 feet on either side of my preamp. I am about to go with mono-blocks and I am wondering if it's best to:
1) Run a 5 1/2' XLR from my preamp to monos (if i place them near the speaker) and then the shortest speaker wire possible?
2) Keep the monos as close to the preamp as possible and run 5 1/2 speaker wire?
3) It won't make a difference?
Thanks, Chip
My speakers are about 5 1/2 feet on either side of my preamp. I am about to go with mono-blocks and I am wondering if it's best to:
1) Run a 5 1/2' XLR from my preamp to monos (if i place them near the speaker) and then the shortest speaker wire possible?
2) Keep the monos as close to the preamp as possible and run 5 1/2 speaker wire?
3) It won't make a difference?
Thanks, Chip
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