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speaker cable length question

I am in the prcocess of looking for new speaker cable. I currently use Discovery Cable which is good, but I am looking for something more open and neutral. In any case I can proceed one of two ways:
1. 12 foot runs from amp to speaker
2. Move the amps closer to the speakers which would be inconvenient and have a 2 foot run from amps to speakers.
Question:Would the sound be that much better with a 10 foot shorter run? Some say that with speaker cables, the shorter the better. Should I bother to move the amps from my current stands and put them on amp stands next to the speakers or just purchase 12 foot runs, I know the 2 foot run is less expensive, but my prime consideration is sound. Has anybody out there personally experienced a difference in sound quality with a long vs. short speaker cable run?
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marakanetz
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signal degrades more in interconnects than in speaker cables.
if not enough juice on input your bottom end will dissapear.
for speaker cables it doesn't matter as long as proper gauge and length used for a proper rms or average current.
to define exactly what minimal gauge you need for a given distance you can contact any HD speciallist who has a table to give you the answer.
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