RE: Long or Short Power Cords

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In Reply to: RE: Long or Short Power Cords posted by Duster on December 31, 2010 at 19:27:00:

Good response Duster as I concur with all you posted. I would only add that in my experience the connectors are of much greater importance than the length of cable or even the cable construction for that matter. (MHO)
This is in reference to power cables.

With respect to audio leads. Overly long leads can reduce high frequency response so I would suggest balanced cabling in excess of 15-20 feet.

With respect to loudspeaker cables. I can't imagine needing lengths in excess of ten feet for a stereo rig. Of course sending signals to loudspeakers in adjacent rooms and the use of switching loudspeaker selector boxes present their own issues. As I am not a fan of homes wired for sound in every room as it is like going from elevator to lobby to elevator etc. For stereo set up; the loudspeaker cables must be of identical length. No exceptions.

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Topic - Long or Short Power Cords - kkak66 07:31:49 12/31/10 (8)

RE: Long or Short Power Cords - tmsorosk 15:09:43 01/23/11 (0)

RE: Long or Short Power Cords - Duster 19:27:00 12/31/10 (1)

RE: Long or Short Power Cords - finnman500@hotmail.com 01/24/1115:17:37 01/24/11 (0)

RE: Long or Short Power Cords - lancelot 08:38:47 12/31/10 (4)

If length is not a factor, then why is shorter better? * - Mike K 09:01:46 12/31/10 (3)

RE: If length is not a factor, then why is shorter better? * - lancelot 13:19:49 12/31/10 (2)

I've been down that route way too many times. Cords that just fit perfect, then.. damn! I have to buy LONGER - Elizabeth 14:31:07 12/31/10 (1)

That is absolutely good advice! - jihad 21:53:49 12/31/10 (0)

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RE: Long or Short Power Cords - finnman500@hotmail.com 01/24/1115:17:37 01/24/11 (0)

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