I experimented a year or so ago with cutting down the length of an old set of XLO speaker wires I have. There was a noticeable improvement the depth of the stage each time I reduced the cables by 1/2 their length. Because my amps are right next to each speaker I could go as short as 18" and I've been using those ever since. I'm now auditioning new 1 1/2 to 2 meter speaker cables from Purist Audio, Synergistic Research, Wireworld and JPS. All of these cables blow my little shorties away but were talking the difference between $100 cables that are 10 years old and new cable technologies that go for $1500 to $2000. Based on my experience I would agree that the cable quality and synergy in your system makes the most difference. Then perhaps length might play a part. I'll probably stay with 1 1/2 meter length in case I should ever need to sell them. My preference is longer IC's and shorter speaker cables
Should I Reduce Speaker Cable Length?
I am considering upgrading my speaker cables. I am currently using Signal Cable bi-wired. I have a GamuT D200 MKII driving Martin Logan reQuests (in which I have modified the crossovers with TRT DynamiCaps). I would like to go to Purist Audio Venustas speaker cables. I have my amp in a custom cabinet that I built, placed in the living room on the side wall. The speakers are at the end of the living room, on each side of the fireplace. The length of speaker wire I need is 20-22 feet to reach the farthest speaker. When I replace the wires, should I relocate the amp and reduce the speaker cable length to 10 feet?
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has the actual experience of trying different speaker cable lengths with the same brands (not necessarilly the Venustas, but your brand) of speaker cables and interconnects used in the comparisons.
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has the actual experience of trying different speaker cable lengths with the same brands (not necessarilly the Venustas, but your brand) of speaker cables and interconnects used in the comparisons.