Northman Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 In a week I will be receiving my new Hi-Fi system. Yamaha A-S2100 Yamaha CD-S2100 Klipsch Cornwall III I was wondering if you have any recommendations for speaker cables for the Cornwalls? I dont want it to sound to bright on the top end.. Would you recommend banana or spade connectors? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 While any 16-12 ga will work we all have our favorites amazon has some good choices also. http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/kord-speaker-wire/sp/kord-ultra-flex-12-gauge-speaker-wire-100/ These are good plugs https://www.glsaudio.com/GLS-Audio-Banana-Plug-Speaker-Connectors--Locking-Series-Generation-4--20-Pack_p_368.html Dont forget one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YDZWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Did you order the Cornwalls from Cory or the web site or a dealer ? You got pic of room your putting them into ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Northman said: In a week I will be receiving my new Hi-Fi system. Yamaha A-S2100 Yamaha CD-S2100 Klipsch Cornwall III I was wondering if you have any recommendations for speaker cables for the Cornwalls? I dont want it to sound to bright on the top end.. Would you recommend banana or spade connectors? Wow, what a setup. I have the A-S1000/CD-S1000 combo and am completely happy with the performance. I think you are in for a big treat. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Buy two conductor by the 50" roll at PE. I normally buy 12 to 14 gauge which is gross overkill for the job I expect it to do but then I never have to worry about using it on other speakers either. Some of mine have far more demand than Cornwalls. Speaker cables have absolutely nothing to do with shrill unless you somehow are getting some sort of electronic interference from another device. I use banana's for convenience because I am constantly moving things around but after a while they can get loose and can cause poor connections. For my quasi permanent hookups I use the fork end crimp connectors and they work forever. People will talk you into expensive wires that do nothing but conduct electricity like the cheap ones do. It is crazy how much some will spend and at Audiogon you can spend $20,000.00 on a set and the snake oil that comes with it is the exciting bonus. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Never heard that amp but if I was going to spend that kind of money I might have to call Cory and look in to Parasound amps. Thats also McIntosh territory price range. I cant afford either one so I cant judge...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Subscribed for the expected cookie cutter responses you will get.........🤔 Shakey 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 To bad... you just missed out on a pair of 300$ silver speaker wires in the garage sale section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 42 minutes ago, Schu said: To bad... you just missed out on a pair of 300$ silver speaker wires in the garage sale section. You are right but his comment below may apply to those. 3 hours ago, Northman said: I dont want it to sound to bright on the top end.. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, ricktate said: Never heard that amp but if I was going to spend that kind of money I might have to call Cory and look in to Parasound amps. Thats also McIntosh territory price range. I cant afford either one so I cant judge...lol I can't afford any of those mentioned either but let me tell these Yamaha analog amps are pretty special. They are built like bank vaults at 50lbs+ and dead quiet. Just look at the guts of the A-S2100. and CD-2100 Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I use http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/ Kord and Karma SS. Inexpensive and they work, sound the same but choose your look. Currently the Karma SS is in use from a McIntosh amp to Cornwall IIIs. Banana or spades; your choice but I use locking banana currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 http://www.parasound.com/hint6.php This looks like a better deal especially when you buy it from Cory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just run bare wire connections unless you need to move your stuff around more than once a year. There are no sonic benefits to anything other than a bare wire connection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Just run bare wire connections unless you need to move your stuff around more than once a year. There are no sonic benefits to anything other than a bare wire connection. LOL, right on cue......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Your setup is going to be pretty revealing. Lousy recordings will sound lousy and good recordings will sound great! Personally, I'd avoid the silver stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Silver - - -> revealing - - - - > bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just now, Westcoastdrums said: Silver - - -> revealing - - - - > bright Too much of a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 2 hours ago, USNRET said: I use http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/ Kord and Karma SS. Inexpensive and they work, sound the same but choose your look. Currently the Karma SS is in use from a McIntosh amp to Cornwall IIIs. Banana or spades; your choice but I use locking banana currently. Same here for several connections, and use other moderately priced wires as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 How about some platinum wire ... only $18,000 per set ... https://soundapproach.com/wireworld-platinum-eclipse-8-pes-standard-speaker-cable-pair.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ZLh2fu13gIVG7bACh0LMwdvEAQYAiABEgLlSfD_BwE Just kidding You can get a good 50' roll of speaker wire at many places for $20. But ... make sure it is ALL COPPER and OXYGEN FREE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 25 minutes ago, Emile said: How about some platinum wire ... only $18,000 per set ... https://soundapproach.com/wireworld-platinum-eclipse-8-pes-standard-speaker-cable-pair.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ZLh2fu13gIVG7bACh0LMwdvEAQYAiABEgLlSfD_BwE Just kidding You can get a good 50' roll of speaker wire at many places for $20. But ... make sure it is ALL COPPER and OXYGEN FREE. It's actually silver, not platinum. and, a quote from the site about their insulation... Composilex 3 provides rewarding improvements in vividness, focus and dynamic contrast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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