Stranded is normally used because it's much easier to work with, but if you have extra solid conductor copper cable and want to use it then go for it.
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running solid copper eletrical wire from reciever to speakers
instead of standard speaker wire, would this work?
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will it sound any different?
im only thinking about using them for my floor speakers, i wouldnt wanna run that across my house
but left and rights wouldnt be so bad
| Originally Posted by jvgillow Stranded is normally used because it's much easier to work with, but if you have extra solid conductor copper cable and want to use it then go for it. |
will it sound any different?
im only thinking about using them for my floor speakers, i wouldnt wanna run that across my house
but left and rights wouldnt be so bad
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Probably not, expecally for a short run to your front speakers and you're comparing it with a good 16 or 14 ga cable. But if you've got it and it works for you, go for it.
| Originally Posted by epicbloodline will it sound any different? im only thinking about using them for my floor speakers, i wouldnt wanna run that across my house but left and rights wouldnt be so bad |
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no, copper has no sound.
| will it sound any different? |
You can check out a couple of articles about skin effect at audioholics:
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/...ples/index.php
Short answer is that for audio transmission you aren't likely to hear any difference even with very high-end equipment.
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/...ples/index.php
Short answer is that for audio transmission you aren't likely to hear any difference even with very high-end equipment.
Yes, it'll work, but it's such a hideous solution to connecting your amp to your speakers.
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