Why are some cables 'directional'?

And does the arrow point away from the source (away from the amp), to the speakers?

gelmhirst10-23-2003 2:06am

cdc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,683 posts 10-23-2003 at 08:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Could be from the direction the wire was drawn through the die and formed the crystaline structure in the wire.