No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need

b4icu, I’m sorry you have been subjected to such rudeness on this thread. There are certainly much kinder and gentler ways to disagree with somebody over their ideas. Also, and nothing to do with speaker cables, I did enjoy your aside about your daughter’s military service. You must be very proud of them.

I am new to the field of high end audio wiring and am trying to learn about it. I have recently purchased two new speakers, Magico A3’s, to be delivered in February, and a new amplifier, a Luxman L-507uXII, I’ll be picking up this week.

The Magico A3’s will be located 4-5 feet to either side of the amplifier. The wires will also have to travel about another 3-4 feet to get to the height of the Luxman amplifier off the floor and then behind it to the amps connectors. Worst case scenario, maybe ten feet of cable to each speaker will be needed. The Luxman has a listed damping factor of 260 . The Magico’s are rated at 4 ohms impedance, if that has any relevance.

What would you recommend for sizing and creating speaker cables in this instance? And what might you guess or estimate it might cost to create them as you’ve described? If there is any other information you need, please let me know and I will obtain it for you. Thank you for offering your assistance to Audiogon’s readership.

Michael

Thank you for your assistance. You are fortunate to be acquainted with individuals in your field such as Mr. Taman. Must make for interesting company. I have nothing but respect for individuals having achieved that level of expertise. It doesn't come easy. Take care now,  

Michael

B4icu, I am trying to learn about cables, including yours. I have virtually no knowledge of cable technology at all, and have been reading on this subject for only a few days now, including your post. So let me ask you what is hopefully not a stupid question about your DIY speaker cables to follow up on the information you provided to me up-thread on how to fabricate them for my new system.

Do you think your DIY cables would be comparable in performance to some of the more reputable cable brands that cost $1000, or more for a pair of 2-3 meter lengths, or would your’s be most modest in aspiration?. I am shocked at these high prices and would love to find a reasonably priced alternative that would provide the same performance quality as the expensive ones. The purpose being to allow the best possible performance of my new Magico A3’s when they arrive.

Thank you for your advice. I am not trying to put you on the spot or be rude, only to try to learn, so I can make a good decisions on cable purchases. Thank you for considering my question.

Mike