All you have to do is create a whiff of conspiracy or exclusivity and people will flock to it.
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It's about time threads/ discussions about cables got put in the same category as politics and religion ie not permitted
I agree.
Interesting idea. It relates to the whole debate about whether certain things should be unsayable, or whether they should be allowed to be debated so their foolishness can be exposed to all. (Or, if they turn out to be right, their wisdom will be grasped by all). I would prefer a world where audio enthusiasts know enough about electronics to not be fooled by cable myths and legends. Also, banning cable nonsense would remove a good source of humour for many of us.
Cable experimentation goes back further than 60 years, Oliver Heaviside did a lot of initial work around 1870ish
Transatlantic telegraph cable in 1858. And when they designed a cable to carry audio 2000 miles they probably new something about cables! I'm sure they would get a laugh out of some of these posts.
New to this community after lurking for a couple years. Anyway I read, on maybe, the second page something about braiding cat 5 cable for use as speaker cable. I have been using a set I made using four lengths of cat6 per speaker, two for each positive and two for them neg. I do remember measuring the capacitance back when I made them and found it to be a bit higher than general 2 wire cable. So I have noticed that I think the only reason I have kept using them for so long is cause it took me a while to make them. Now I find myself feeling I get better results just using some 10ga 2 wire cable. Basically I thought I found a secret to some different universe of sound, when in all actuality I'm right back at square one and feel I'm happier with the 2 wire.
As for the OP, question about several wires in separate sheathes (cat 5 or 6), I honestly find it to lack in bass and just a little dull or flat in general. Not worth my effort anyway.
Cole
As for the OP, question about several wires in separate sheathes (cat 5 or 6), I honestly find it to lack in bass and just a little dull or flat in general. Not worth my effort anyway.
Cole
I understand and appreciate the prohibition on politics & religion; and there are other places (Hydrogen etc) for those who need a break from the subjective bloviating. I can't see a ban on that stuff working out very well around these parts. Besides, there are still quite a few members here with the abundance of patience and knowledge to maybe persuade someone to see the light from time to time.
- Jim (more than I got, that's for sure)
- Jim (more than I got, that's for sure)
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