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Re: [Off Topic] Audio



Thanks Guys,

I've gone with two core flex, and it sounds perfectly acceptable to my
(untrained) ears!

R.

On 28 May 2013 14:02, Phil Harris <phil@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> **
>
>
> The plasticisers that are in mains flex to make it more flexible do
tend to
> have a detrimental effect on the high frequency response of the cable
and
> it
> is pretty noticeable if you're using it for a main stereo pair but
you'll
> probably not tell if you're just using it for surround rears.
>
> Phil
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Neil Ball
> Sent: 28 May 2013 12:44
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [Off Topic] Audio
>
> I'd suggest using 2-core flex rather than T&E, the stranded
conductors
> would
> be much easier to deal with than solid copper. When I wired my house I
used
> Chord Company cable (designed for in-wall installation) and other than
the
> internal conductor insulation being purple and green it looks just
like
> 1.5mm 2-core flex cable.
>
> Neil B.
>
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Rob Iles
> Sent: 28 May 2013 12:14
> To: ukha_d
> Subject: [ukha_d] [Off Topic] Audio
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have to extend some speaker cables - the "rear pair" of a
(rather old)
> 5.1 setup. The existing (Sony supplied) wire is only a little thicker
than
> bell-wire. Risking the wrath of audiophiles, will twin & earth be
> acceptable
> for the additional 4 metres, or is there a *real* difference in badged
> "speaker cable"?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob
>
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