[Hackenbeck]

Hi everybody!

I've just finished my A/V-3's (some of you might've seen my previous post) and I'm now working on making myself better cables to connect my amp to my speakers. I'm doind this simple idea I found : http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/Low-Inductance-DIY-Speaker-Cables/

My question is, it seems weird to go from a 10 awg cable connecting the amp to the speaker to a solid 14 awg (the one that came with the kit, not sure about the size) that goes from my electra tube connectors to the crossovers, so should I modify the internal wire to match the extrenal ones or is it all right as is?

Thank you all!

Xavier

[Hank]

Don't worry about it.  Your speaker cables at 10 gauge are overkill, so 14 gauge internal is fine.

[Danny Richie]

Yeah, 10 gauge is pretty overkill.

That geometry that they used is very good and has very good noise rejection. A couple of tips though. Don't use black coated wire and avoid PVC jacketed wire if you can.

And by the way, I sell that same wire that you used inside your speakers for .75 cents a foot.

[Hackenbeck]

Why no black coated wire?

[Danny Richie]

Why no black coated wire?

The die used to make Black contains carbon and it has a negative effect on the sound. I know it sounds crazy, but it makes a difference.

[Captainhemo]

The die used to make Black contains carbon and it has a negative effect on the sound. I know it sounds crazy, but it makes a difference.

hence the red and white ... I didn't  realize  that 

-jay

[*Scotty*]

If you need to color code your wire to simplify your crossover construction, take your basic broad tip black Sharpie and put a stripe on the wire you will use for your negative run. A black stripe on the side of the wire from one end to the other has no negative effect on the sound. You may even be able to hear the effect of any dye at all in the insulation regardless of color when compared to insulation with no dye.
 For some reason even teflon when dyed black is seriously degraded, with a grungy/dirty sound when compared to virgin teflon containing no dye at all.
Scotty

[Hackenbeck]

Ah crap, I already used my black wire in the cables... I'll try to remember that next time though, thanks Danny!

[Danny Richie]

Ah crap, I already used my black wire in the cables... I'll try to remember that next time though, thanks Danny!

Build two sets and compare.