Well, I have a few more paychecks to wait until I can afford some of the paradigm speakers I want (Studio/40 fronts, Studio/CC center, and Studio/20 for rears) so I thought I would make some speaker wire for them in the waiting time using the CAT 5 method: http://www.venhaus1.com/diycatfivecables.html
The reviews of this method (from the previous link and this forum) seem to be positive. Of course being the skeptic that I am, I have a few questions and concerns.
The site mentions that "While the high capacitance is virtually a non-factor as far as sonics go, it MAY be a problem for unstable amplifiers and cause them to oscillate. This can be mitigated by NOT using very long lengths of cable (>8 ft.), and making sure your amp isn't one of the few that are unstable into high capacitance loads.
The above statement puts two thoughts into my head. Firstly, does/has anyone ran this type of wire from a Pioneer Elite receiver? Currently I'm thinking this is the receiver I'm going to buy: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/HomeProducts/HomeProductDetails/0,1422,71335,00.html I found that receiver for $890 online at brandnamez.com.
Secondly, if I run the CAT 5 speaker cable in short lengths to my left, right, and center channels, what do I do about my sorrounds? I would think it would be best to be consistent throughout the setup but the longer lengths of cable required for sorrounds makes me nervous.
Overall I have to say I have learned a tremendous amount lurking these forums over the past weeks. Lots of great info on everything from why bi-wiring isn't the best thing to making your own interconnects. Thaks a lot again guys.
The reviews of this method (from the previous link and this forum) seem to be positive. Of course being the skeptic that I am, I have a few questions and concerns.
The site mentions that "While the high capacitance is virtually a non-factor as far as sonics go, it MAY be a problem for unstable amplifiers and cause them to oscillate. This can be mitigated by NOT using very long lengths of cable (>8 ft.), and making sure your amp isn't one of the few that are unstable into high capacitance loads.
The above statement puts two thoughts into my head. Firstly, does/has anyone ran this type of wire from a Pioneer Elite receiver? Currently I'm thinking this is the receiver I'm going to buy: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/HomeProducts/HomeProductDetails/0,1422,71335,00.html I found that receiver for $890 online at brandnamez.com.
Secondly, if I run the CAT 5 speaker cable in short lengths to my left, right, and center channels, what do I do about my sorrounds? I would think it would be best to be consistent throughout the setup but the longer lengths of cable required for sorrounds makes me nervous.
Overall I have to say I have learned a tremendous amount lurking these forums over the past weeks. Lots of great info on everything from why bi-wiring isn't the best thing to making your own interconnects. Thaks a lot again guys.