Need recommendations for 20' speaker cable

If you can terminate them yourself, and if you don’t mind spending very little money for a quite excellent 9 gauge cable good for long runs you might try Furez FZ124AS 12-4 wired red and black to positive and green and white to negative.

One of the hidden gems of the audiophile world.

@antigrunge2  thank you for the input!
The Bhaavas are 94db, I believe.

Another interesting low cost option is DNM. They do a specific cable for high efficiency speakers

@devilboy 

you are running high efficiency speakers, you should be using low capacitance cables. If the absolute ideal, Shindos are too epensive, try Auditorium23, specifically designed for above 100db efficiency.
Enjoy the music

@charles1dad  Thanks you. That very question has been festering in my head since I acquired them. Previous pair of Rethm Trishna were driven by an Almarro A3188B. It produced 18 watts of single ended triode heaven and that combination was the best sound I've ever had.
However, life happens and they had to go.

I'm sure I'll be content with the F7 but in the back of my mind I will probably wonder what a nice single ended amp would sound like on the Bhaavas. 

I guess I'll wait and see.

@stereo5  Thank you, and yes, I have just the person in mind.

@devilboy, 
Congratulations on acquiring the Rethm Bhaava speakers. I know that they are high sensitivity and an easy to drive impedance load. Are you considering a low power tube amplifier or happy and content with the First Watt F7?
Charles 

@devilboy 

Don't bother sending the cables back.  I  still have a 15 foot pair that I am not using.  Perhaps you can give to a budding audiophile?

@stereo5
Thanks for the cables. It was a very nice gesture. I’ll PM you with more specific details regarding the arrangement.

Two days ago, I acquired new speakers, Rethm Bhaava. They only accept bananas so I’ll return your Gronebergs which I am so grateful for you sending to me.

That said, while I had the Gronebergs on the Fritz, I didn’t care for them that much. I gave them some time and played a lot of different music on them but ultimately they just weren’t my cup of tea. On the Fritz, they were a little too bright and lacking in some warmth, especially in the mid-range.

My previous speaker cables were Mark Tunis and I thoroughly enjoyed them. For some reason I thought he stopped producing cables but after reaching out to him I discovered that he still was doing his thing so I ordered a 20 foot pair for the Rethms.

I’ll post pictures in a day or two.
These are my second pair of Rethyms and I'm very happy.

Once again, thank you for the opportunity for allowing me to experience the cables, it was much appreciated.

@stereo5,
That was a kind and generous act on behalf of devilboy. I’m curious to know if they are a good fit in his system.
Charles

I gave the OP (devilboy) a pair of 20 foot long Groneberg Quattro Reference speaker cables.  He received them a couple of weeks ago.  I was going to sell them to him but decided to give them away to him for zip, didn't even cost him  shipping.  I am still waiting to hear  regarding if he likes or not.

GearIT also has 12 and 10 AWG versions of these cables, plus bulk and various connectors if you want to roll your own. Then take the $900 you just saved and invest in acoustical treatment for your room that will really make an audible improvement. 

I was always skeptical until I tried a pair of Acoustimac 36 X 4 bass traps. That was enough audible evidence for me to invest in the rest of a whole room package. 

GearIT 14AWG Premium Heavy Duty Braided Speaker Wire Cable (25 Feet) Dual Gold Plated Banana Plug Tips - In-Wall CL2 - Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071VFRP7V/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_D4DADFA1B9KQN0CS80JP?psc=1

I received a quote from Cable Solutions for a 25' foot pair of Canare 4s11 quad cable.  Terminated with what looks to be pretty decent spade connectors:  $188 (+/-).  For that amount of money is there any reason NOT to gamble?.

To answer your question on wether one can hear the difference between 10 and 20 foot lengths of speaker cable. The answer is NO if one is using the proper gauge wire for the system. I use a DIY speaker cable that is 20 feet on one side and 9 feet on the other. Cannot hear the slightest bit of difference. Nobody has or ever will in my system. My cables are a double run of 10 gauge however.
16 gauge is not thick enough (not ideal) when used with a SS amp and speakers of medium efficiency like yours. At 20 foot lengths and with the quality of your gear you should use 12 gauge Duelund. Good affordable option. 16 gauge is holding your system back. 

I have a 22' pair of Rocket 44 available.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649729725-audioquest-amp-kimber-kable/

Isn‘ this ultimately a function of the construction of the cable? There are vast differences between single core, litz, twisted pair and shielded vs unshielded cables in terms of resistance and more importantly capacitance. While generally shorter is better, a low capacitance cable running 30‘ is not going to give problems, in any case less so than an equivalent run of RCAs running to feed monoblocks given the significantly higher voltage from the amp.

Lmao! Good one. Ok, just chill ’carbon.
My original question was if one could HEAR an audible difference between 10’ and 20’ length of the same cable.
But I was wondering if the PERCEIVED temperature change could have something to do with the gauge of the new cable.

Good observation though.

devilboy:
Can anyone tell the difference in a blind test, between a 10-ft speaker cable and a 20-ft speaker cable? 

same guy:
So another issue has arisen...

My zip cord is 16 gauge and 20' long.
When I put my hands on the sides of my class A amplifier, I THINK the heat sinks feel warmer than before.
Before I could hold my hands on the sides of my amplifier for 10, 15, 20 seconds without having to remove them. Yes it was hot, but it was tolerable.
Now, after 5 seconds I think it's a bit warmer and I don't remember it being this hot. I could be wrong. I could just be getting inside my own head but I'm wondering if the added length and the thinner gauge of the zip cord could be a factor in my PERCEIVED increased temperature.

So let me get this straight. When someone hears it you cast doubt and demand double-blind proof. But when it feels warm that is okay, no need for a double-blind there.

One double you are consistent about: double standards.

I have to agree not to worry about arbitrarily short runs. I have always worried about them but never actually heard a difference.
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One thing that my trusted audio guy (30+ years) recommended was doing the long run between preamp and amp instead of speakers and amp. Then if I got dual mono amps use really short < less than a meter cables. He said this gets you some real advantage in frequency timing (?) or something like that. I did not go with monoblocks, so didn’t pursue understanding the advantage. If I upgrade to monoblocks I’ll revisit it. I trust him... he has implemented probably a hundred high end systems. These kind of advantages are not likely to be heard in systems < $50K, which always has to be one of the considerations. What level of performance are you at, and going to be, and when?

So another issue has arisen...

My zip cord is 16 gauge and 20' long. 
When I put my hands on the sides of my class A amplifier, I THINK the heat sinks feel warmer than before.
Before I could hold my hands on the sides of my amplifier for 10, 15, 20 seconds without having to remove them. Yes it was  hot, but it was tolerable.
Now, after 5 seconds I think it's a bit warmer and I don't remember it being this hot. I could be wrong. I could just be getting inside my own head but I'm wondering if the added length and the thinner gauge of the zip cord could be a factor in my PERCEIVED increased temperature.

@speakermaster In a blind listening test, do you think you could tell the difference between a 10’ speaker cable and a 20’ speaker cable?

I’m not disagreeing with you. Physics are physics. I understand that resistance and capacitance change as the length of cable changes. So please don’t take that the wrong way. At the end of the day, the proof is in the pudding. Can anyone tell the difference in a blind test, between a 10-ft speaker cable and a 20-ft speaker cable?

Like I said physics are physics so I believe the numbers may change but how much of an audible difference would it make, is my point.

https://www.transparentcable.com/collections/custom-diy-speaker-cables/products/the-wall-premium

or

https://www.transparentcable.com/collections/custom-diy-speaker-cables/products/high-performance-10-...

Find a way to setup a system with no more than ten feet of wire per channel because that is about as long as you would ever want because of the increased resistance and capacitance over long runs and you will be much more happy with the sound also keep your interconnects under 1 meter for the same reasons.

GearIT speaker cables from our friends at Amazon. 25ft 10Ga OFC woven jacket w/Gold plated banana terminations and wire boots will run you a whopping $42.99, delivered if have Prime.

I use these with my system and have no complaints. I used the change left over from what was recommended to buy a Hana 'S' moving coil cart. That definitely made an audible improvement. 

Another for Carare 4S11, use what the professionals use. I'm currently running 17' on my Maggie 3.7i with terrific results.

Ok, but this does not match my reality/experience with cables.

Look @ my listed cables (26G solid core copper in single +/- 12' runs with inches between them (+/-).

How many of my 26G wires would be required to achieve 12G?

@ least a couple dozen - right?

I've used these cables with normal speakers (meaning 2 & 3 way speakers) without any noticable loss in the lows/highs.

However, once when experimenting I tried 30' single runs to Reynaud Twins MkII's and did notice a slight attenation of the HF's using an Audio Silver Night DH/SET 300B amp as well as with a Musical Fidelity X-A1 amp.

I also ran 12' runs to Magnapan SMGA's with both a Pilot 232 PP El84 amp and a Carver 130 reciever (sounded great and this is with single +/- runs of 26G solid core cable).

When I had the Audion/Reynaud system up and running Two members of A'Gon who visited thought I had a hidden sub in the room (both used large/expensive full-range speakers).

Not a fan of Jeff Day, but then he's not always wrong.

How about listing your system in order that I/we can get a grip on where you are coming from?

DeKay

dletch2 posted...

"The Dueland is more likely to behave like a tone control at those lengths."

Please explain why you feel this is "more likely" so for this particular cable.

DeKay

Agree with @grannyring.

20 feet is not too long a length for 12 gauge wire.  No worries as it will sound great.  

Get the Duelund 12 gauge wire.  No reason to only consider the cotton version as the Polycast sounds fantastic and costs far less.  It is a tad bit warmer and full bodied than the cotton.  Very close overall.  Here is the link.  A set will cost you $240 for the wire and $65 for these banana connectors which I strongly recommend. Use WBT 4% silver solder. 
https://www.partsconnexion.com/KLEI-83432.html

https://www.partsconnexion.com/DUELUND-84782.html

If you don’t have skills in this area I would be happy to help.  If spades are a must, then these are great for the money but not as neutral sounding as KLEI bananas. 
https://www.musicdirect.com/accessories/audioquest-p10m-premium-spades-ea

You can buy 20' sets from Blue Jean Cables (Canare 4S11), Kimber (many of them), Audioquest and I'm sure there are others.

I have used all 3 and believe BJC are great for the price and I preferred them to Audioquest Rocket 44.  If you would like to 'audition' Kimber and Audioquest (through Crutchfield) have satisfaction guaranteed return policies.

I have a very well broken in pair of Groneberg cables.  They are 22 feet long, cost me $1500.00 for each cable.   I’ll give them away for $150.00 for the pair plus shipping.  They have the Groneberg spades at both ends and were soldered with Groneberg solder.  These were custom made for me.  I used them for 8 years or so.   If interested, send a PM. 

Jump on TARA or PURIST ASAP!!

The best speaker wire I know of for a 20 foot run is the Audioquest Rocket 44 PREMIUM No Frills version from AudioAdvisor.  It actually come in just under $1k:

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQPGRO44N&opt=3927|3933|3940|3944

Alternatively, you could do the normal "No Frills", but the PREMIUM has better spades/bananas.  If you can't get a combination of spades/bananas that you want, just call them.  They will custom make whatever you need.

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQRO44NF&opt=556|561|565|569


Solid core cabling always has done better.  The copper on Audioquest may not be OCC, but it's close.  I'd rather do this than use high grade stranded OCC copper.

Hello, 
I am going to recommend Straightwire for getting a 20 foot speaker cable at $1,000 or less. Most people don’t know this but Straightwire is used in tons of different manufacturers. Very high end stuff. This wire is one of the best value for money speaker cables out their. If you are in the Chicagoland area the Hifi store I buy gear from is a dealer. https://holmaudio.com/
They have a try before you buy. If you are not in the area find your local dealer. They also are the only Ayre Acoustics dealer in Illinois. I just heard the new KEF blades on the Ayre system. It was incredible. The other customers who were auditioning said they wish they never had to leave. It was like having an Audio staycation for a few hours! I hope this helps. 

Nice system and place. Nice problem to have. But, yes I see the problem.
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You have a room dilemma.
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It is too bad there isn’t a portable chair solution... in having the speakers on the wide wall... the couch is too close to the rear wall. In the case of putting the speakers against the window the chair is too far back. A real world problem.

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I’m not sure I wouldn’t recommend Nordst for the flat wire that could be taped to the floor, or are you going to go under the floor?

I just posted pics of the new configuration to give you all an idea of what I'm talking about. Thank you again to everyone who gave advice.

Canare 4S11...just north of  dollar a foot in bulk, low noise star quad design, great specs, great sound, can be bi-wired at 14ga, or doubled at 11ga... 

I use blue jeans cable for a 22’ run and it is great. 

@devilboy,

Checkout Zavfino Nova OCC speaker cable. It is a well balanced, neutral and very musical sounding cable. The built quality is outstanding and anything I’ve seen at this price range. 
https://zavfinousa.com/collections/speaker-cables/products/nova-speaker-cable?variant=39279551578164

Yes Parts Connexion is the source for the Dueland cables. He also has good prices on connectors if you prefer to use them. I've made two sets and haven't found the break-in time to be that bad.

"I'm convinced that room acoustics are far greater of an importance than boutique cables."
@devilboy, 
I agree with your observation and conclusion. I believe that the cables are a factor but less so than the room itself.
Charles 

Since my system sounds better wired with "zip cord" firing down the long wall with 5 ft behind the speakers and 12 ft behind my listening seat as opposed to being wired with my higher end silver plated copper cables firing down the short wall with my head right up against the rear wall, I'm convinced that room acoustics are far greater of an importance than boutique  cables.

So where would be the best place to get the Dueland? Parts connection?

@russ69  yes, basically zip cord.

@goose  and @charles1dad  and 
@jackd  
Thank you for the recommendation on the Dueland. I hear great things. 
Also, long burn in time, no? But whatever. Beggars can't be choosers I guess. Lol.

And thank you to everyone who posted