Speaker Cable

pepp77 said:
Now I just need to decide what to out the rear speakers on as my current holders for my current speakers (basically these things - https://www.amazon.co.uk/B-Tech-BTV910-VENTRY-Cinema-Speaker/dp/B003REOAM0/) will not do with the 2010s.
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you went with the best wire tbh studies show 2.5mm square of pure copper is what everyone should be using and that is currently the best source of it DCSK off amazon.

i bought these for my rears

B-Tech BT77 - Ultragrip ProTM Side Clamping Loudspeaker Wall Mounts with Tilt and Swivel - Finished in Black

they are also available in white. mounted to walls instead of floor stands. to stop kids knocking them over or playing with them.
 
I'm using AWG 11 - 2x4mm² from DSCk found on the rain forest, I noticed others using DSCk cable here also.

Before this I was using the stock 1.5mm² that came with my speakers. I would not have believed it if not listening myself, but it improved sound making bass deeper and better mid range, i'm talking subtle difference yet I could notice it.

Cable is 128 x 0.20mm strands pure copper and it's very heavy, very recommended by me!
 
Don't get ragged down too much with snake oil cables. Go for something like Van Damme or in my case QED Original for front three/QED Micro for rears. Don't over spend you won't notice a difference unless you're Bi-Amping and even then meh.


Cut the cables properly :)
 
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JasonM said:
I'm using AWG 11 - 2x4mm² from DSCk found on the rain forest, I noticed others using DSCk cable here also.

Before this I was using the stock 1.5mm² that came with my speakers. I would not have believed it if not listening myself, but it improved sound making bass deeper and better mid range, i'm talking subtle difference yet I could notice it.

Cable is 128 x 0.20mm strands pure copper and it's very heavy, very recommended by me!
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Probably due to 1.5mm being too small, however 4mm is a bit overkill.
 
theone8181 said:
Probably due to 1.5mm being too small, however 4mm is a bit overkill.
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I totally agree, I think 2.5mm would have done it. The 4mm was only about £5 more and I could nor resist it. :D

But yes going from the 1.5mm cable made a difference, it was very subtle but a definite improvement in sound. This is on a 120w RMS 8ohm pioneer amp, and 4 x Yamaha NS-f160 50w RMS (nominal) 6ohm each speakers.
 
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Trying to decide whether to go for the B-Tech BT77 as mentioned above or the Q Acoustics 2000WB mounts for the 2010s.

You would think the official ones would be a no brainer but some reviewers suggest when angled left/right and down they look weird. Then if I change speakers I would also have to change the mounts.

Thoughts?
 
Got them official wall mounts myself in my 3.1 setup.

Find them ok myself, don't get hardly any gap behind the speaker so can't really angle the speaker. But Im only using them in a basic config so not really bothered. They do the job for me.
 
Psycho - Can you advise on the movement you get with the BT77s. What sort of left/right movement do you get and is there any up/down movement?
 
Sorry to hijack but its relevant..

I'm looking for probably ~200m of speaker cable, the Van Damn Blue 2.5mm looks a bit pricey at that length, is it a case of just being the price to pay? I don't really mind if its worth it.
 
pepp77 said:
Psycho - Can you advise on the movement you get with the BT77s. What sort of left/right movement do you get and is there any up/down movement?
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sorry for the long wait.

I have them angles slightly downwards a few degrees and left right movement is pretty much free. I have one angled pretty much all the way to the left and the other one slightly to the right.

They are superb for the money. Can upload pics if you want?
 
Ive always found the richer sounds basic stuff pretty good, a lot cheaper for long lengths I would think.

I've got Van damme blue now but in short lengths.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
sorry for the long wait.

I have them angles slightly downwards a few degrees and left right movement is pretty much free. I have one angled pretty much all the way to the left and the other one slightly to the right.

They are superb for the money. Can upload pics if you want?
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Hi Thanks, think I am getting them for Christmas now anyway so not to worry :)
 
platypus said:
Sorry to hijack but its relevant..

I'm looking for probably ~200m of speaker cable, the Van Damn Blue 2.5mm looks a bit pricey at that length, is it a case of just being the price to pay? I don't really mind if its worth it.
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At that sort of requirement, it is going to be pricey. If you really need 200m then ask for bulk discount. Some dealers should be willing to do a deal at 200m. You'll still be looking at £400 though.
 
platypus said:
Sorry to hijack but its relevant..

I'm looking for probably ~200m of speaker cable, the Van Damn Blue 2.5mm looks a bit pricey at that length, is it a case of just being the price to pay? I don't really mind if its worth it.
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I paid 1.10/m for 500m. Local hifi place ordered it in for me.
 
Well I've just swapped out some CCA for OFC on some Kef R500's and the difference is negligible.

Not entirely sure how something like van damme can be justified.
 
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