Interconnect - Does short length hinder sound?


In my efforts to upgrade my Interconnects, I was planning to get the
.5 meter length...as this is all I need to reach each component.

In my conversation with several reputable audio stores, they told me that an excessive short length such as .5 Meter, will actually "hinder" the sound. They recommeded purchasing 1.0 - 1.5 Meters, as it allows the sound to travel more uniformly.

With all the knowledgable people on this forum, has anybody ever heard of this theory?
oak3x
This was recently discussed just a month or so ago.
Here is the link to that discussion.
You might find it useful.

Optimal Interconnect discussion
Following up on my original Thread, I contacted my local audio dealer (who I consider very reputable). He went on to explain that the shorter Interconnect applies to "Silver Cables Only".

With Silver Cables, when using a longer length...it allows the higher frequency to catch up with the lower frequency, thus presenting a more balanced sound.

This conversation initiated due to my interest in the Nordost Red Dawn Line
My Bryston B-60 has Pre-Outs & Main Ins that were originally connected by a little brass U-bar. I read lots of recommendations from people that suggested upgrading to Tara Labs RSC link...basically...about a 2-3 INCH interconnect.

If too short was not good for an analogue link...then I would assume that there would be fewer recommendations for this and more for upgrading the U-bars to full size (0.5m+) interconnects.

I have tried both the links and a pair of .5m ICs and have found no apparent difference. There was however a difference when upgrading from the stock Ubars.

just my 2c.
With Silver Cables, when using a longer length...it allows the higher frequency to catch up with the lower frequency, thus presenting a more balanced sound.
As this dealer has wealth of knowledge and real insight, you need to ask him how the high frequencies got behind the lows. Also ask him what type of high frequency accelerator the silver cables use.
Geesh.
>>it allows the higher frequency to catch up with the lower frequency, thus presenting a more balanced sound<<

That is one of the funniest things I've ever heard.

You can't make that up.

Or can you?