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Long Run of Speaker Cabling

Hello, AGon Folks -

My setup dictates a long run of speaker cabling (about 18') from my Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Mono Blocks to my Vandersteen Quatro Wood speakers. Though not ideal, there is no other way that I'll arrange the placement of my components. 

If anyone would care to give a recommendation for replacement speaker cabling (18' runs) that would do well in this setup I would appreciate it very much. I would like to stay with Bi wiring.

My components:

Vandersteen Quattro Loudspeakers

Van Den Hul Teatrack Biwire Speaker Cable (to be replaced)

Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Mono Block Power Amps

Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS Preamp

Sota Star Saphire Turntable with Benz Zebra cartridge

Conrad Johnson HD3 USB DAC

Innuos Zen Mk. 3 Streamer

Stealth PGS interconnects exclusively

Thank you,

Randy

rbschauman
dynacohum
740 posts
 

Transparent Audio makes custom installation bulk wire…10-2, (10 ga. 2-conductor). Terminate with their bananas.  Add their Biwire Bricks. Crimp and seal all connections with silver content solder, shrink wrap, etc.  This will cost you an bit under a Kilobuck.

joeycastillo
90 posts
 

I have used Transparent cables in my previous setup, wherein my amps where on the right wall instead of being on the side of the speaker. the run was about 12 feet and compared to AudioQuest and Kimber, I did Notice that transparent cables seem to be more "transparent" in terms of letting the amps feed everything to the speaker and not changing it tone. so, take this as a grain of salt.

in my new setup. I stayed with transparent cable as I was impressed when it was used on a longer run. 

rbschauman OP
153 posts
 

 

joeycastillo,thank you.

"wherein my amps where on the right wall instead of being on the side of the speaker" Very same situation for me. Furthermore, a lot being mentioned about Transparent cables in this thread, building a very strong case for the brand.

Thank you!

kavakat1
135 posts
 

I’m running 33 ft of Kimber Kable TC12  speaker cables to my Quatro wood CT’s with good effect. Same situation as you, can’t change the room arrangements. Amp is Aesthetix Atlas with Rogue RP 7 preamp.  Wish I could decrease the distance and expect it would improve the sound but I still love what this system does.  

knownothing
1,709 posts
 

A couple of suggestions:

  • AudioQuest Rocket 88 Speaker Cable - 20 Foot, Bi-Wire, Pair
     
  • The best Anticables bi-wire you can afford

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