Hello,
I am new to these forums and I have a question that maybe common knowledge to a lot of you other gearheads out there. I tried a search but could not find an answer so I apologize if this has been asked before.
I have noticed that in a lot of the pictures of high-end stereo systems the speaker cabling is suspended off of the floor? Like in “Bob’s 2 channel room". This looks very intriguing and I would like to know what benefits this has on the system. Does it reduce interference? Or does it have some other audible benefit?
Another question is there any benefit (or ill effects) in connecting both line inputs of a subwoofer via a “Y-cable”? The only difference I have found is more gain going to the sub amp. Is it a better idea to just use one connection and turn up the amp level more or try and get the maximum input level to the amplifier and gain down? Am I degrading the quality of the input signal by using the “Y”? I should mention my sub is a B&W asw675 with class D switch mode power supply.
Last Question: I know it’s best to use the shortest cables possible for interconnects but for the extra length is it bad to coil the cable? I know for extra long cable piles in concert systems you always lay the cable down in a figure 8 to reduce inductance (or whatever phenomena occurs get when you coil a long run of wire carrying a voltage).
Thank for any responses and sorry for the multiple questions.
Best Regards
I am new to these forums and I have a question that maybe common knowledge to a lot of you other gearheads out there. I tried a search but could not find an answer so I apologize if this has been asked before.
I have noticed that in a lot of the pictures of high-end stereo systems the speaker cabling is suspended off of the floor? Like in “Bob’s 2 channel room". This looks very intriguing and I would like to know what benefits this has on the system. Does it reduce interference? Or does it have some other audible benefit?
Another question is there any benefit (or ill effects) in connecting both line inputs of a subwoofer via a “Y-cable”? The only difference I have found is more gain going to the sub amp. Is it a better idea to just use one connection and turn up the amp level more or try and get the maximum input level to the amplifier and gain down? Am I degrading the quality of the input signal by using the “Y”? I should mention my sub is a B&W asw675 with class D switch mode power supply.
Last Question: I know it’s best to use the shortest cables possible for interconnects but for the extra length is it bad to coil the cable? I know for extra long cable piles in concert systems you always lay the cable down in a figure 8 to reduce inductance (or whatever phenomena occurs get when you coil a long run of wire carrying a voltage).
Thank for any responses and sorry for the multiple questions.
Best Regards
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