Know your stuff: speaker cables

It’s not always easy to navigate your way through the terminology of hi-fi, so for those who haven’t yet mastered the art, here are a few speaker cable-based terms worth knowing

Read more at… www.whathifi.com/advice Termination The price we list is for a cable from a reel. However, the chances are you’ll want it terminated - which means having a connection plug fitted - and that will add to the final cost. It does make set-up much easier though. Direction Many cables come with arrows showing which way they should be connected – out of the amp, into the speaker. If there are no obvious markings or arrows on your cable, look for writing and make sure it reads in the same direction of the music flow, ie from amp to speakers. It’s a controversial subject, but it can make a difference. Length When you’re measuring up for a new speaker cable, ideally you should use the same length for both…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2023

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