Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?

While I will admit I am somewhat of a skeptic on risers.   I can see a slight possibility if you speaker wires are on a carpet that were all charged up with static on a dry day.........But what about hardwood floors (like I have).  Can anyone see a reason to use them with a floor that should not carry a substantial charge? 


I would assume using wooden risers on a wooden floor would be no good.   Would I have to use glass or Teflon?

This thread is better than beers. Better even than self-indulgence.

I experimented with using beer cans as cable risers.  I would drink a beer then used the empty can as a riser.   And guess what?  By the time I finished it worked.

Bimmermann
I use Ace Hardware rebar chairs. $4.99 for 20.

You’re welcome!

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/building-supplies/walls-floors-and-ceiling/joist-hangers/561...

Outstanding..........I will admit I am a speaker riser skeptic but for an $5 tweak (for two systems) I guess I will have speaker risers now. Looks like they will fit 1/2 inch cables nicely.

My Ace hardware didn’t have them but the same brand is in stock at my local Home Depot for $3.25 for 20. Next time I drive by I will have to pick some up.
I guess we can finally close this thread. Believer or non believer just spend $3.25 and be done with it...........Unless of course till someone says you need an exotic riser made out of Mpingo wood (at $500 each) or it doesn’t work.  It will be interesting to see who will say that first.