Troyboyhifi Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 I have a Marantz n40 with Focal Kanta no2. What speaker cable would you recommend?
andyr Posted March 19, 2023 Posted March 19, 2023 Perhaps the first question I would ask is ... how long do these spkr cables need to be? Reading the specs on both the Marantz 40N and the Focal Kanta No. 2, I find: whilst they are nominally rated as 8 ohm spkrs ... the Kantas drop to a minimum of 3.1 ohms and your Marantz is rated at 70w continuous, into 8 ohms - and 100w into 4 ohms. These are good components - so I suggest they should be paired with some good-sounding spkr cables. (IE. not stranded figure-8 wire from Jaycar! ) If the cables need to be 3m or less - then they should be 18g, minimum; if, say, 5m - then 15g. 1
Troyboyhifi Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 Cheers Andyr, is there a brand you would recommend? Yeah I’m going 5m in length
andyr Posted March 19, 2023 Posted March 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, Troyboyhifi said: Cheers Andyr, is there a brand you would recommend? Yeah I’m going 5m in length Have sent you a PM, Troy.
075Congo Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 Have a chat to Geoff Maloney (Aurealis Audio) re some options. As one of Australia Premier Cable makers he will know whats what! His cabling is first class and very good value for your investment. There is a Contact Page on his website and he will respond quickly. 8
krebetman Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 There is some off-the-reel Amber speaker cable in the classifieds that might suit you 1
andyr Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, Bengineer said: Deep down we all know Canare 4S11 is king Eeerrrgh, NO! Stranded and PVC insulated - what's good about that? 2 1
Bengineer Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, andyr said: Eeerrrgh, NO! Stranded and PVC insulated - what's good about that? Its $7pm and quality Maybe @PassionForSound can add it into his blind A/B testing event coming up. 4S11 vs the best speaker cable he can find. 1
SonicArt Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 Polyethylene insulated cores I think you will find, the canare is well made cable, and nothing wrong with stranded conductors! 2 1
075Congo Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 A "speaker cable" shootout...........this could get ugly!
PassionForSound Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 On 10/05/2023 at 4:19 PM, Bengineer said: Its $7pm and quality Maybe @PassionForSound can add it into his blind A/B testing event coming up. 4S11 vs the best speaker cable he can find. I can't comment on what we will be testing :)
GIEGAR Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 On 15/03/2023 at 9:14 PM, Troyboyhifi said: I have a Marantz n40 with Focal Kanta no2. What speaker cable would you recommend? On 19/03/2023 at 5:09 PM, Troyboyhifi said: ... Yeah I’m going 5m in length This is good for up to ~10m runs with 4Ω loads: https://www.bunnings.com.au/cable-speaker-olex-p-m-2mm-64-0-2mm-clear-jsf2-0cl1_p4430113 Nicer aesthetics excepted, if you pay more than that, you're being finessed. 1 1
rantan Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 2 hours ago, GIEGAR said: Nicer aesthetics excepted, if you pay more than that, you're being finessed. Ok for a $200 shed or broom closet system no doubt. 3
andyr Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 3 hours ago, GIEGAR said: https://www.bunnings.com.au/cable-speaker-olex-p-m-2mm-64-0-2mm-clear-jsf2-0cl1_p4430113 Nicer aesthetics excepted, if you pay more than that, you're being finessed. Shirley ... you can't be serious! 2
rantan Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 @andyr Sad news mate. It looks like we have both been finessed 3
GIEGAR Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 On 13/05/2023 at 11:15 AM, rantan said: Ok for a $200 shed or broom closet system no doubt. OK for any system within the given parameters. Competent signal transmission through an RLC conductor has nothing at all to do with total system cost or room size/use. On 13/05/2023 at 11:56 AM, andyr said: Shirley ... you can't be serious! Yes, serious. Why wouldn't I be? They're ~15AWG just like you suggested in post 2. The signal has no idea about the cost and looks of the conductor transmitting it. (You do though.) And stop calling me Shirley! On 13/05/2023 at 12:25 PM, rantan said: @andyr Sad news mate. It looks like we have both been finessed Well that's a shame. You probably both have fantastic looking speaker cables, so perhaps you can take some consolation from that.
rantan Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, GIEGAR said: Well that's a shame. You probably both have fantastic looking speaker cables, so perhaps you can take some consolation from that No offence, but I really could live without you being patronising. Let's just agree to differ ( strongly ) yeah? 1
stereo coffee Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, GIEGAR said: OK for any system within the given parameters. Competent signal transmission through an RLC conductor has nothing at all to do with total system cost or room size/use. This thread similarly discussing cables arrives at some nice results, and does not have so much leaning toward brand names and endless comparison., Rather gets into the real business of cables, and allows any of us to build a pair. Edited May 14, 2023 by stereo coffee 1
muon* Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) RG213 and Bunnings cable? Each to their own, but I'll stick with what I have as it sounds better in my system and for my tastes. Edited May 14, 2023 by muon*
stereo coffee Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, muon* said: RG213 and Bunnings cable? Each to their own, but I'll stick with what I have as it sounds better in my system and for my tastes. RG213 is a known specification 50 ohm coax , and is not stocked by that retailer. another is Belden 9913 , similarly not stocked by that retailer. Edited May 14, 2023 by stereo coffee
muon* Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, stereo coffee said: RG213 is a known specification 50 ohm coax , and is not stocked by that retailer. another is Belden 9913 , similarly not stocked by that retailer. So? Edit: you need to read what I posted again, I said "RG213 and Bunnings cable?" Not RG213 IS Bunnings cable? You referenced the RG213, and the guy you quoted referenced a Bunnings cable, neither would be my choice for speaker cables. And like I also said, each to their own. Edited May 14, 2023 by muon*
muon* Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) I'd recommend having a chat with Geoff at Aurealis Audio, and explain what you are after sound wise with those components. Edit: but like any question around shopping for gear it would help to specify a budget also, and what you are looking for regarding sound, a more lively sound, more bass, more detailed..........and also specify what you are using now.. Edited May 14, 2023 by muon*
andyr Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 6 hours ago, GIEGAR said: Yes, serious. Why wouldn't I be? They're ~15AWG just like you suggested in post 2. The signal has no idea about the cost and looks of the conductor transmitting it. (You do though.) And stop calling me Shirley! Absoloootely true, GG! But the signal does react to whether the wire is stranded or solid-core ... and to what the dielectric is. 6 hours ago, GIEGAR said: Well that's a shame. You probably both have fantastic looking speaker cables, so perhaps you can take some consolation from that. Mine look merely ... neat. I take consolation from how they sound.
Misternavi Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 On 15/3/2023 at 10:14 PM, Troyboyhifi said: What speaker cable would you recommend? ahhhh...... the question that always leads to online arguments. Your best option is to try a few and try to hear a difference. (the Canare 4S11 is very good.) 1 1
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