Thursday, December 6, 2012

Tips For Audiophile Speaker Cable Selection

By Rosalind Landry


There are things that one gives priority to. And for that specific thing, he needs to have the best there is. High quality articles do not come by easily and they definitely do not come cheap. One should know how to inspect the article to see if that will be worth spending money on. You should not just buy the item because it is priced high or tagged as high quality. Good judgment comes from knowledge of the subject so one must get acquainted with concepts on audiophile speaker cable before making a purchase.

Zip cords conduct audio signals generating from an amplifier output into a speaker input. They make use of cords which are not braided made of conductive metals like aluminum, silver and copper. They are composed of an equal number for electrical conductors insulated by protective jackets.

Ultimately your goal for getting high quality equipment is to achieve the best performance. The resistance of a zip cord is the specification that is most important in determining performance. This is the opposition to passage of electrical current through a certain element. A low resistance cord will allow more power of an amplifier to energize voice coil of a loudspeaker. A conductor's performance is then optimized when length is limited and the thickness maximized.

Thicker cords would reduce its resistance. Thickness of conductive bundles of cables is determined through an American Wire Gauge number. Lower gauge number means the cord is thicker. They will be better at passing the audio signals. When you choose a wire gauge, you have to consider distance that is between your speakers and amplifier. When there is a longer run, there will be greater power loss as well as resistance so you will have to get a thicker cord.

You will need a thicker cord if you want to install audiophile quality system as well as with surround sound system. This will help accomplish delivery of finer musical detail. A thicker wire will reduce resistance so the load on its receiver is lightened. This produces good sound quality and keeps the system for longer.

Insulator's thickness and type will not make any difference as to sound quality. If insulators are of poor quality though the conductor's resistance may increase because they accelerate conductor's oxidation. The thickness of insulators however can increase its durability.

There are various materials used for zip cords. Among them copper is the one used most for speaker cables. Copper is the standard for rating electrical materials. Silver is a more expensive material but has lower resistance than copper so you have the choice of using thinner wires. Aluminum, brass and gold may also be used.

These are a few factors to familiarize for one to arrive at an informed choice when looking to make a purchase of zip cords that can be appropriate for the audio system you have. A high quality material may be more expensive however the difference is sound quality will also be notable. They also would be more durable and they are more resistant when it comes to interference.

Choosing a good audiophile speaker cable needs attention. This ensures that you get the best sound from your equipment. Wire matters to achieving great sound.




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