What internal wiring to use for speakers?

AJ Bertelson · 17th May 2004, 05:13 PM

I am going to building a set of Proacs over the summer and rite now I use some 12 gauge wire to connect the speakers to the amp.

I see Teflon mentioned from time to time but I wonder why not just use the same wire that I will be connecting the amp to my speakers for the internal stuff.

I ask this question because on the DIY Proac 2.5 site they mention that I should use he internal cable is Bandridge Superflex OFC LC 7403.
http://www.bandridge.nl/index2.htm

I did a bit of searching and it looks like these topics get flamed from time but I would really like to know why the 7403 is recomended.

Bill Fitzpatrick · 17th May 2004, 05:26 PM

You'll get plenty of replies that suggest that the insulation should not be teflon but the flaxen hair of a maiden.

I vote for 18 ga. zip.

officeboy · 17th May 2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill Fitzpatrick
the flaxen hair of a maiden.

Pff, Neanderthal.
Nothing less then the freshly shorn hair from unborn sheep will suffice...

Or some 18ga hookup wire.

sreten · 17th May 2004, 05:59 PM

Presumably as a clone its similar to the original wire.

sreten.

17th May 2004, 05:13 PM	#1
AJ Bertelson diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN	What internal wiring to use for speakers? I am going to building a set of Proacs over the summer and rite now I use some 12 gauge wire to connect the speakers to the amp. I see Teflon mentioned from time to time but I wonder why not just use the same wire that I will be connecting the amp to my speakers for the internal stuff. I ask this question because on the DIY Proac 2.5 site they mention that I should use he internal cable is Bandridge Superflex OFC LC 7403. http://www.bandridge.nl/index2.htm I did a bit of searching and it looks like these topics get flamed from time but I would really like to know why the 7403 is recomended.

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17th May 2004, 05:26 PM	#2
Bill Fitzpatrick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eugene, OR	You'll get plenty of replies that suggest that the insulation should not be teflon but the flaxen hair of a maiden. I vote for 18 ga. zip.

17th May 2004, 05:59 PM	#4
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Presumably as a clone its similar to the original wire. sreten.

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