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Chủ Nhật, 2 tháng 11, 2014

Facts About High End Speaker Cables

By Etta Bowen


One may walk into a high end audio store and be surprised to find a cable costing five figures. Further, even the simple components like connectors may cost several hundred dollars each. A set of good quality speakers can make an old collection of music sound interesting and vibrant. The product quality has a huge impact on the sounds produced. When looking for high end speaker cables, there are useful tips for getting the right quality.

Even before one thinks of doing a purchase of any cable, they should know the speaker type that they are sourcing the cables for. Speakers come in varying sizes and shapes. Some of them include those designed for walls and floor-standing models. The latter are known to have high quality sounds. When it comes to choosing speakers with quality as the consideration, the size should not be used as a parameter to help in making the right decision. Size has no effect on quality.

For choice of the right cable, it is important that one carries out some market research before purchase. It will help a great deal when it comes to actual choice of cables. There is the option of asking for recommendations from friends who may have purchased them and thus could be having relevant knowledge. With the internet, it has become easier to check various online reviews that will give an insight on what to expect. Checking the various reviews also assists with price comparisons.

Properly designed high end cables tend to have lesser phase shift when operating at higher frequencies. This results in clear and more focused sound-stage image of the stereo. Human beings are able to understand small shifts in phase or frequency modulation in the sweet spot of two stereo systems. These tend to be more evident in stereo because the two speakers are expected to recreate one source of sound.

Surround sound means it is possible to place audible cues easily because of more speakers. However, this does not in any way imply that precise imaging ceases to be an essential consideration. It will still be crucial for maximum performance. The benefit of high quality cables is that they will ensure provision of precise imaging, further adding to realness of sound and the excitement. There is the possibility of the center channel disappearing in the course of playing surround program material. To achieve this, precise imaging is needed. This further underlines the importance of quality cables.

The best cables make use of large conductor gauge or several litz wires that are representative of a large gauge. With such an arrangement, there will be less inductance and resistance. This will bring about improved dynamics. It will however be dependent on capacity of the amp to deliver current whenever there is need as well as efficiency of the loudspeaker.

It is essential to remember that to get the most from a high end cable, one needs to have a high quality source, amplification equipment and preamp. It is possible for any component to limit how the system performs. However, a top quality cable can enhance sound of probably all systems.

Insulation is also an important factor. It determines speaker performance. Teflon is among the best insulators. It is costly, which is why polyethylene may be used as a compromise.




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