Long speaker cables are worse than long xlr cables. RCA also has restrictions for maximum length. XLR is the preferred way to hook up all equipment using long lengths and/or your equipment is balanced. Also, very short speaker cables aren’t good either. I remember reading years ago that there is a minimum Length like 4’ or more and then a Recommended maximum length.
How long is too long for interconnects?
I'm looking at upgrading the audio in my photo studio. I have some position limitations due to the lighting gear etc.
Would it be a bad thing if I put my source and pre-amp up on a shelf and ran interconnects to monoblock amps located at the speakers? The lengths would be about 8 feet to the closest speaker and 12 feet to the furthest; I guess it'd be best to then purchase 2 x 12 foot interconnects, right?
Any/all thoughts/advice greatly appreciated!
Would it be a bad thing if I put my source and pre-amp up on a shelf and ran interconnects to monoblock amps located at the speakers? The lengths would be about 8 feet to the closest speaker and 12 feet to the furthest; I guess it'd be best to then purchase 2 x 12 foot interconnects, right?
Any/all thoughts/advice greatly appreciated!