Speaker Wire. Hokum or Truth?

The table @ the supplied link in regard to gauge VS distance contradicts the results many (including myself) have experienced with 47 Labs OTA cable, which is .4mm/26 gauge "solid core" copper wire used in single parallel runs as speaker cable.

The same goes for those (including myself) using 24-26 gauge solid core copper magnet wire in a similar fashion.

The table stops @ 24 gauge.

I limit the length of the speaker cables to 12' (not too difficult to do in most 2-channel setups) and I doubt that I would use them with planer type speakers, but other than this I have been happy with this type of speaker cable for the past three years when used with a variety of amp/speaker combos.

The only guidelines that count are those established by listening tests, preferably by those who hear well, which would seem to disqualify Russell right off the bat (by his own admission/testimonies).

In a few years all this argument will be over. Power amplifiers will accept digital input, via fiber optic that could be miles long. Power amps will be "monoblocks" located within inches of the speakers, and perhaps even integrated with the crossover, and the speaker system. No interconnects. No speaker wires. No worry, mate.

I've switched from Hokum wanna-be's to HD Yellows. Best ever! Even better than the ones Quad uses to demo their speakers...

Are you aware that, "Hokum," (usually found in conjunction with, "Pokum") in Greek, means, "please, bend over."

Since the Romans, though, it has been known as, "Hocus Pocus." Same meaning as above and, still, entirely appropriate in any discussion of overpriced interconnects and/or power cables.

In other words, don't believe everything you read and listen before you buy. (Also, stay seated when negotiating a deal.)

Best wishes in your search.