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Long speaker cables - cost vs performance

Looking for suggestions to a situation I have. My system is high-end. (Wilson Maxx 2's, McIntosh MC1201's and C500 etc...Valhalla and Jena Dreamdancer interconnects...etc. BUT, my speaker cable runs are 24 feet long!

Currently using shotgunned TMC Gold speaker cables. Wondering about improving these, but with what? The cost of running that much Valhalla or comparable would be astronomical (especially if bi-wired). Ideas?

My listening area is also the main living area, and no rearrangement of the componentry or speaker position is feasible.

I'm essentially happy with the sound, but am sure there's improvement possible in the speaker cable selection.

All advice appreciated.
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musiqlovr
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First, Disclaimer I am the owner of PNF Audio.

The main concern you should look at is the gauge of wire in the speaker cable you are looking to purchase. Because of the length of your cable run, you want a larger gauge internal wire (resistance).

I just did a system for a guy with two sets of 25ft runs of Symphony Speaker cable and three sets of Icon interconnect. The system was Mcintosh gear and Avalon Speakers. We get a good bit of business since we offer custom length cable. visit the site and read the Editor's Choice award for 2007 from the Absolute Sound Magazine.

www.pnfaudio.com
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