van Damme speaker cables?

[tyke]

In an earlier post, Lawrence 001 expressed a liking for van Damme speaker cables.
Can anyone suggest a supplier for these or even post a link for me?
Is terminated preferable or DIY?

Thanks in advance

[Puffin]

I have some 4mm speaker cable (blue sheath). IMO a reasonable no-nonsense cable.

[Emmings]

Here you go :

https://www.markgrantcables.co.uk/department/speaker-cables/

I've always gone for terminated :)

[walpurgis]

2m terminated pair Van Damme 2.5mm Blue here on ebay. It's the last pair this seller has.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-Damme-Blue-Series-Studio-2x2-5mm-Speaker-Cable-2m-pair-HQ-banana-plugs/292625338438?epid=1239540126&hash=item4421d45046:g:gfkAAOSw3PtdbXDP

[southall-1998_mk2]

I use Blue 2.5mm ones. Very good value and a steal. Another shout for Mark Grant.

S.

[YNWaN]

Mark Grant is super easy to deal with. Personally, I bought some 4mm Tour Grade Black from an eBay seller (new) and terminated it myself.

[tyke]

Thanks for the information, everyone. Order placed!!

[icehockeyboy]

The Hifi range is the best cable.
I’ve had Blue and this, so feel at liberty to say that.

[karma67]

ive been using the hifi cable for a few years (4mm),a few months back i went up to 6mm. it doesn't seem to lack anywhere,just a good quality copper cable that doesn't get in the way of the music.

[Lawrence001]

Thanks for the information, everyone. Order placed!!So which one did you order??

[tyke]

I ordered the blue, 2.5mm.
Should be here tomorrow. Will report findings.
Does it need to burn in before giving it's best??

[walpurgis]

Does it need to burn in before giving it's best??

Some may say no and some may say yes. I say no. :)

[tyke]

So which one did you order??

I ordered the blue 2.5mm to try for now. Will also try the 6.0mm in the hifi range later.
I thought I had replied to this thread yesterday, but can't find my reply??

[icehockeyboy]

I have been advised that using 6mm cable instead of a thinner one, 2.5 or 4mm is not necessary, and you won’t hear a jot of difference.
This from a highly respected cable maker from these parts.
I used to be of the opinion that thicker was better (ooh er matron!) until I made the comparison physically.
No difference at all.

[karma67]

well i can say that in the case of the 4mm to 6mm there is a difference,ymmv.im happy to stick with the 6mm

[icehockeyboy]

well i can say that in the case of the 4mm to 6mm there is a difference,ymmv.im happy to stick with the 6mm

What is the difference?

[karma67]

2mm :lol:

[Mike Reed]

What is the difference?

You did ask for that answer ! :lol: Surely it depends as well on the length of cable required. 11 metres plus (which I have in NAC A5) and I'd go for the thicker cable, assuming your speaker/amplifier prefers lower capacitance. My ESLs seem to, as did my previous ProAcs.

[icehockeyboy]

You did ask for that answer ! :lol: Surely it depends as well on the length of cable required. 11 metres plus (which I have in NAC A5) and I'd go for the thicker cable, assuming your speaker/amplifier prefers lower capacitance. My ESLs seem to, as did my previous ProAcs.

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[hifinutt]

i have 2.5mm van damme studio and 6mm . more than happy with the performance of the 2.5mm

[Wakefield Turntables]

I've got 6mm Van Damme Blue sitting in the Garage spares box. I ended up using this https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/66/category/11 cheaper, bigger girth :eyebrows: and I personally think, better performance.