Extending speaker cable

[britonk]

Hi,

I have recently brought a new stereo only to find that the speaker cables are directly wired into the speakers themselves (and bare wire at the other end).

Does anyone know what the best way to extend them is? Obviously I could just buy some decent OFC and twist the bare copper together and wrap some electrical tape around but will I loose quality of sound?

Any suggestions / experiences are very welcome. Many thanks

[Cal Weldon]

If the wires are direct into the speakers, it is probably a rather thin wire. What you might consider is to get a length of wire long enough for the entire run needed, cut the exiting wire near the speaker and solder the new wire in place. Then you can wrap it with your insulator tape, shrink wrap or WHY. Then the connection is behind the speaker where you wont see it. It is also likely that this new wire will be thicker.

I wouldn't think you need to go larger than 16ga. lampcord.

Cal

[The_Hi_End]

if you can open the speakers without damaging, you might want to replace the entire wire...

[britonk]

Thank's for the advise guys, I don't think I can get into the speakers to take the existing wires off completely Why manufacturers don't put ports or wire clamps on the back of speakers anymore I don't know.

Thanks again