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Re: What gauge is your speaker cable?
There isn't likely to be any sonic difference, all else being equal (wire gauge, composition, and length), IMHO. I would think that the priority for a speaker cable would be durability, enough flexibility to lay flat and large enough conductor relative to the amp power and cable length to limit losses. Plus, have a good, durable plug/connector. One thing to be aware of with cheaper cables is that the conductors are often CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) rather than "pure" copper. I think the general guideline would be to go up a size (down a gauge) if the conductors are CCA. To be clear, I'm not an expert by any stretch. Just things I've picked up, or opinions formed as a jack of all trades, master of none DIY'er.
There isn't likely to be any sonic difference, all else being equal (wire gauge, composition, and length), IMHO. I would think that the priority for a speaker cable would be durability, enough flexibility to lay flat and large enough conductor relative to the amp power and cable length to limit losses. Plus, have a good, durable plug/connector. One thing to be aware of with cheaper cables is that the conductors are often CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) rather than "pure" copper. I think the general guideline would be to go up a size (down a gauge) if the conductors are CCA. To be clear, I'm not an expert by any stretch. Just things I've picked up, or opinions formed as a jack of all trades, master of none DIY'er.
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