Q. Is thicker speaker cable better?
Thicker wires are better: It’s true that for long runs, thicker wires are better at reducing the effects of resistance. But for most set ups (those with speakers within 100 ft of the amplifier), 16-gauge lamp cord is fine. For speakers 100 to 200 ft. And from 200 to 400 ft., they recommend 12-gauge wires.
Q. Is audio cable the same as speaker cable?
Speaker and guitar cables are not the same. Guitar cables are meant to carry the relatively weak signal from your guitar pickups to an amplifier. So even if they look the same on the outside, the two types of cable are quite different and not interchangeable.
Q. Is shorter speaker cable better?
CABLE LENGTH AND THE EFFECTS ON SOUND QUALITY. When it comes to cable length, the shortest length possible is almost always better. I say “almost,” because there are some exceptions, as will see. Generally speaking, my preference is for longer interconnects and shorter speaker cables.
Q. How far is too far for speaker wire?
Speaker wires can definitely be too long. Ideally, the maximum length a speaker wire should be run through is about 50 feet. Anything above 50 feet is considered too long. The length of the run of speaker wires from amplifiers to speakers affects the quality of the sound produced by a system.
Q. How do I identify speaker cables?
Telling the Two Cables Apart A speaker cable has two independent wires, one connected to the tip and one to the sleeve. These wires will likely be red and black or white and black. There should be no braided wires or a foil rap present let alone connected to any pin. The two wires should be of significant size also.
Q. Are speaker cables too thick?
Speaker wire cannot be said to be too thick. Having a thick speaker wire is nothing to worry about. The thicker the speaker wire, the lower the resistance it presents to the current flow. This means thicker speaker wires allow for more current to pass through.
