Speaker cable change??

@rsjm80 - take a look at this thread

• What Makes A Good Cable

It explains some of the current approaches to cable design - without getting into the science.

There’s three brands mentioned...

• they are are all excellent performers
• with varying price  points
  • but you do get what you pay for

WRT strnded vs. solid wire

• sollid wire can handle more current
• has less distortion

Silver wire is more dynamic and detailed

• which can sometimes be mistaken for brightness.
• If a cable is bright it is more due to geometry and insulation employed

Hoper that helps

@rms456 - I considered this and tried a quick test before using solid wire...

1. Using pliers, I bent the wire 90 degrees
2. I then bent the wire back on itself 180 degrees
3. After several iterations (appox 15) the wire snapped
4. This was the Neotec OCC wire

Considering a speaker cable will never undergo such extreme bending under normal use I figured it would probably be good for a lifetime.

Granted, vibrations can be fatiguing, but quality copper is able to withstand vibrations much better than household Romex.

Regards Steve