Is bigger always better

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  • 10-11-2004, 10:17 AM
    chefwong
    Is bigger always better
    Hey All -

    I just got into this audio stuff and was curious...is bigger always better. I came across a thread where it mentioned that the least possible smallest gauge is better for audio . I currently have a spool of 11 guage *speaker cable* I was planning to use.

    http://alan.home.pipeline.com/cable.jpg

    Thanks in advance for the tips !
  • 10-11-2004, 12:32 PM
    ptqtuh
    That's right, smaller gauge is better. Yours is 11, that perfect enough. The common use cable is about 16.

    As far as I know, bigger usually doesn't mean better. Depending on the materials that they use. Hope this helps!
  • 10-11-2004, 01:05 PM
    Norm Strong
    Is that supposed to be a picture of it? If so, what's the third wire for?
  • 10-11-2004, 01:43 PM
    chefwong
    The black cable is supposed to act as a dielectric.
  • 10-11-2004, 09:51 PM
    Tony_Montana
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chefwong
    The black cable is supposed to act as a dielectric.

    The black wire seem to increase the distance between conductors which might contribute to higher cable's inductance. Removing it will probably be better :)