Speaker cable size

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Speaker cable size Jul 18, 2014 18:29:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 18:29:15 GMT Just make sure that at least one of the cores is metal Just grabbed this from eBay

MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,678	Speaker cable size Jul 19, 2014 9:37:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jul 19, 2014 9:37:07 GMT English may not be his first language, a bigger problem if it is !
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Speaker cable size Jul 20, 2014 12:55:25 GMT

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Post by gazjam on Jul 20, 2014 12:55:25 GMT

Had a set of the VD Blue 4mm and later a set of the 6mm Black "Tour Grade" VD cable.

Found the black sounded better, opened up the speakers better with less bass bloat, and crisper at the top end.
Putting decent plugs on the end of the cable made a difference too, I used THESE:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-BFA-4mm-BANANA-PLUGS-Z-type-Speaker-Cable-Connectors-/290698435341

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Speaker cable size Jul 20, 2014 17:29:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 17:29:34 GMT Serious question. How easy was it to put a 6mm cable in a 4mm plug?

Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Speaker cable size Jul 21, 2014 4:48:13 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Jul 21, 2014 4:48:13 GMT There are other plugs that take 6mm. Got mine off ebay as well but cant remember where. Ive only got my phone(on a course in Aberdoom) but will check when Im home tue pm and let you know.
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MikeMusic Global Moderator Posts: 32,678	Speaker cable size Jul 21, 2014 12:28:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeMusic on Jul 21, 2014 12:28:38 GMT I have some Clipsal 3 pins around that will take pretty thick cable. Good plugs too
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Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 16:33:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Jul 22, 2014 16:33:34 GMT www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230973376955 Think it was these ones but not sure...there's plenty ont bay. Just search 6mm banana plugs.
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Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 20:34:37 GMT

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So, the VD 6mm cable is actually 6mm², so it will fit in standard BFA compatible Z plugs.
All I need now, is some decent spade connectors to make a set of jumper cables. If I can't get them cheap enough, I'll order a pre-made set of jumpers, such as the Spatia Links from Graham Slee.

Any recommendations for a spade connector. Cheap is good....

ChrisB Administrator Posts: 19,717	Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 20:43:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Jul 22, 2014 20:43:47 GMT Don't buy any jumpers, you'd be crazy not to use the cable you're using for the main speaker cable. If you can't get spades, then use bare wire!
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ChrisB Administrator Posts: 19,717	Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 20:45:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Jul 22, 2014 20:45:25 GMT Or remove a little bit of insulation 4 inches from the bananas and feed it through the other set of terminals.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 20:47:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 20:47:28 GMT The second idea had crossed my mind, but will the cable oxidise over time?

ChrisB Administrator Posts: 19,717	Speaker cable size Jul 22, 2014 20:50:37 GMT Chris likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisB on Jul 22, 2014 20:50:37 GMT If you're terrified of that happening, then use the first idea, but buy an extra metre of the cable, it'll last you till you die.
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