Subject: speakers' cable
From: "Vexator"
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Date: 9/16/2004 3:21 AM Central Daylight Time
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Hello,
I would have a question about speakers' cable.
Many people (not only sellers) are convinced that with a special (and very
expensive) speakers' cable they get a "sound" better, many others think the
simple electric wire is same.
I wonder that's suggestion, or is truth? Are there cables better then
others? What do you think about that?
have a nice day
Hmmmn. Vexator is described in latin as "one who distresses, a troubler,
harasser, vexer" (Lewis & Short). Does this have meaning?
16 gauge zip cord from the hardware store will do as well as "Monster Cable"
for any speaker made for home use.
There is no non-trivial _measurable_ difference between regular copper wire and
"oxygen-free" "Monster Cable" for transmitting audio frequency power to
speakers, as long as the wire gauges are the same size. This is true using any
electronic instrument to make the measurement. And in all true "double-blind"
tests (swapping all other components as well as the speaker wire on a random
basis) of any significant sample size, there is no "non-measurable" audible
difference as determined by "golden ears".
Of course, audiophiles are free to make up their own minds, without the aid of
science or engineering. The purpose of listening to music is to obtain a
pleasurable experience, which is inherently subjective. Someone's listening
experience may be enhanced by the subjective satisfaction of knowing they spent
$100+ USD on speaker cables. Then, in fact, the mystical power of conspicuous
consumption is an improvement for them. Just don't call it measurable and
don't call it science.
Chris