Duelund 16ga vs. 12ga

I have short cable runs due to monoblocks, but never heard any difference between the two on my bass cabinets.  Unfortunately never tried the 12ga on my head units. 

I eventually switched to tempo electric solid core silver wiring and found it superior in all regards.  I think the Duelund has wonderful tonality, but loses a bit of precision due to the stranded wire design.  My old preamp had 16ga Duelund in it and I modified one input to use only a single strand of the duelund wire.  Comparing to a standard input you could hear the blurring caused by the multiple strands.  In the end I preferred single strand solid core silver (VH Audio) in that position as well. 

I agree,16 Ga for mids and uppers and 12 Ga for bass, based upon my personal testing of Duelund wire.

I asked a cable guy who I trust (not Jim Carey) about the situation. He said stick with my 16 GA on Horns. But on the bass, the 12 GA would definitely be worth trying. Another option would be the double up (stack) the 16GA for the bass, which he said would essentially make it a 13 GA cable. Interesting stuff. 

I wanted to bump this thread. I’m using Altec Valencia’s. Now running Duelund 16GA from Werner Crossover to 15" woofers and the Horns. I want to try the 12 GA and see what that does. Certainly in reading above the 12GA would be an attractive option for the bass...but what does everyone think about the Horn. Should I stay with my current 16GA, or go 12GA for the Horns as well?

@grannyring Thanks Bill.

Runs over 8 feet or so the 12 gauge. 12 gauge Duelund has more bass and mid bass energy as well as increased dynamics.  The 12 gauge will give a little more meat on the bones, while the 16 gauge will be lighter on its feet and more nimble.  The 16 gauge will give more perceived air and details, but it is really not more resolving than the 12.  The 12 just serves it up with a tad more body and lower mids bloom. 

thanks folks...

I agree with twoleftears comment, I would also add that it depends on how long the cables need to be. In my experience I prefere the 12 gauge for bass runs. IMO anything over 8' (for bass) should be 12 gauge.