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Mono amps and different length speaker cables

Wondering if there is any noticeable negative effect from using say a 3 meter pair of speaker cables to one set of binding posts on the amp and speaker and using a 2 meter pair of the same brand and model of cable to different binding posts on the amp and speaker. I am using solid state mono amps.
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bdgregory
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I've never tried it . . . may or may not be noticeable, but why would you do that? I wouldn't unless it was very temporary.
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yogiboy
5,502 posts
 
I don't see any big deal in doing that! If the volume on both speakers stay the same then go with it!
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rockitman
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Not a good idea as different length cable will have different impedance (resistance)
rlwainwright
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C'mon guys, do you honestly think that the resistance differences between those short cables will make any difference? Only in your dreams...

-RW-
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jmcgrogan2
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I doubt you will notice a difference, but why would you do that? Does that mean that you will have to buy a 2 meter pair AND a 3 meter pair of the same speaker cables, then only use half of each pair? It makes no sense to me, but to answer your question, no, you shouldn't hear a difference.
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