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    Occam's razor

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stryder5 View Post
    Occam's razor
    that applies to almost everything in HIFi

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    You say aiming for minimum cable length is desirable, and that is what Gary is wanting to do: but to do so the cables will be unequal in length. So if he uses two cables 6 meters long, how do you propose he looses the extra length? Coiling it up will increase the inductance (and it is inductance that is most relevent when it comes to speaker cables). A loose serpentine layout would be better.
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    [QUOTE=Barry;961093]You say aiming for minimum cable length is desirable, and that is what Gary is wanting to do: but to do so the cables will be unequal in length. So if he uses two cables 6 meters long, how do you propose he looses the extra length? Coiling it up will increase the inductance (and it is inductance that is most relevent when it comes to speaker cables). A loose serpentine layout would be better.[/QUOTE

    This is true, my cable jumble is like a vipers nest, however I try to rearrange ALL of my cables, they always appear to be knitted into a sweater.

    What effect on other more sensitive (?) cables like IC's or computer cables would 3 or 4 metres of coiled (however configured) speaker cable have.

    I have a finite space between speakers and sources which, of course, is not ideal, but probably usual.

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    In vast majority of cases it's going to be minimal at best. Good practice to keep it tidy tho. My Amps are on top of speakers so cable is just about a metre and quarter if memory serves. Gives me a little leeway. Use longer interconnects tho
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    You say aiming for minimum cable length is desirable, and that is what Gary is wanting to do: but to do so the cables will be unequal in length. So if he uses two cables 6 meters long, how do you propose he looses the extra length? Coiling it up will increase the inductance (and it is inductance that is most relevent when it comes to speaker cables). A loose serpentine layout would be better.
    Well I have one speaker further away from the amps than the other. I simply have a loose weave of cable as to minimise inductance. I also know that this isn't practical for everyone and was talking in terms of "ideally....."

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    I like at least a metre longer speaker cables than the minimum length to reach the speakers. It makes life easier.

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    Forgot, I'm bi-wiring so problem twice as normal, I guess.

    Don't want to start a discussion on bi-wiring, so can we stay on topic please.

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    If you want to cure your OCD and niggling doubts, then keep them the same length.

    Otherwise, don't worry about it, at all.

    Some people seem to have 'platinum' ears that can hear the difference between equal and unequal cables, but for me this is expectation bias & that 'niggling doubt' creeping in.
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    I run 6m one side under a fire place and 2m the other side.

    I was lucky to be able to clarify with Colin Wonfor if it would make any difference-its his amps and cables i run....he advised it was not an issue.

    Might be an idea to contact your amp manufacturer, just in case.

    If memory serves naca5 and naim amps have an issue with load....

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