wldrns1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Pic shows excess Monster Cable which I'm currently using. It's quite old but as you can see, not oxidized. There are 2 bundles, L & R. Hated to cut it to two equal pieces based on longest run which is about 35 feet. I would still have to store 25' of L side which is only a 10' run. Planning to replace it with Supra Classic 1.6 (70' cut in half). The black box is a sub for PC speakers I use for the TV. Any reason excess cable shouldn't be kept tidy this way? If what's shown is a no-no, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If I remember correctly you don't want to coil your cable, it turns into an inductor with a magnetic field? I think you'd be better to cut your cables to length. Go easy on me if im incorrect, its been a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 maybe it is just me? I am OCD with my cables and connects. I want them clean, straight and tidy. That mess would drive me absolutely bonkers, even if it was hidden. again, just me... Cut them to length! IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 No reason to keep the cables equal length. Cut them to length and let autocalibration adjust the delays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 " let autocalibration adjust the delays." No delay correction needed for wire. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick J B Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I'm no expert, but i just cut cables to the needed length and call it good. Edited October 2, 2014 by Rick J B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Is that a baseboard heater? How warm does it get that close to the heater? You might want to pull your wiring away from it slightly. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 most so called audiophile sites mags etc... will state it is best to keep cables of equal length, they also dont advocate rolling them up as pictured. Most systems will not be up to the resolution of showing an audible difference with different length cables as long as they are within a few feet of one another I would have no problem with rolling up to keep yidy, I have done it for years with no issues, I also would have no issue running different length cables within 10 feet of each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldrns1 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) If I remember correctly you don't want to coil your cable, it turns into an inductor with a magnetic field? I think you'd be better to cut your cables to length. Go easy on me if im incorrect, its been a long time... I wondered about some kind of adverse 'Sonic Quality' or other electrical condition. Won't be storing the Supra this way once it's installed just to be sure. maybe it is just me? I am OCD with my cables and connects. I want them clean, straight and tidy. That mess would drive me absolutely bonkers, even if it was hidden. again, just me... Cut them to length! IMO... Ha! You should have seen the jumbled mess before! Again, will eliminate once replaced. Is that a baseboard heater? How warm does it get that close to the heater? You might want to pull your wiring away from it slightly. Just a thought. Yes it is. Pulled away a few inches so no bad dreams. No reason to keep the cables equal length. Cut them to length and let autocalibration adjust the delays. Autocalibration? Is that's something an amp does does? Using a Scott 299 Gen2 just refurbed by Craig/NOS (great). Edited October 2, 2014 by wldrns1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If I have things set up temporarily (Like I do right now), I will coil up the cable, especially if I plan to keep it for later use as a backup. Once I have a final install and have the actual calbe that I will be using, I make it neat and cut it to fit the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The point I was making is the cable length is insignificant and won't affect the sound in most cases. Autocalibration is not an option with that amp but, no problem with a two channel system. Just set speakers equal distance from the MLP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldrns1 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 The point I was making is the cable length is insignificant and won't affect the sound in most cases. Autocalibration is not an option with that amp but, no problem with a two channel system. Just set speakers equal distance from the MLP. Hey derrickdj1, what's a MLP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I would cut the wire to length with an additional foort or two of play. Granted it would hardly be noticeable, but does a signal not degregade the further it has to travel down wire? Best regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Everyone is right. The pros say don't coil the wire up neatly because it COULD cause a problem. But since you have it like that and it DOESN"T cause a problem..........well, then it's OK. You probably need a much longer length before you would notice any issues. But I will echo what one poster mentions about the baseboard heaters. If the wire gets too hot and melts together (a short), you will short out your amp..........and then your pretty little anal retentive monster coils will matter even less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The point I was making is the cable length is insignificant and won't affect the sound in most cases. Autocalibration is not an option with that amp but, no problem with a two channel system. Just set speakers equal distance from the MLP.Hey derrickdj1, what's a MLP? Main listening point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The point I was making is the cable length is insignificant and won't affect the sound in most cases. Autocalibration is not an option with that amp but, no problem with a two channel system. Just set speakers equal distance from the MLP. Hey derrickdj1, what's a MLP? Main listening position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 They'll be just fine if you use audiophile grade rubber bands or twist ties. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Speaker placement and where you locate your equipment will affect the sound a lot more than the wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldrns1 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) OK. If there was a sonic problem with the wrap, most would have pointed that out. I've moved them from the heat and plan to change out later. Maybe they'll live another day...they're 15 years old! Thanks to all. Edited October 2, 2014 by wldrns1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 ..they're 15 years old! Thanks to all. Then they are just broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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