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I just purchased a set of Stealth Dream Speaker cables used. Previous owner couldn't remember if they are directional. I see no indication that they are. Any help here?
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I did. Twice as a matter of fact. No reply!
Frustrating. A method I use it to connect the cables both ways and let your ears be your guide. Not many 'speaker' cables are directional. Now, interconnects are a different story.
Even if a cable is said to not be directional (including speaker cables), the burn-in process tends to make a cable directional. Reversing the direction of a cable after it's burned-in tends to require additional burn-in process in the new direction albeit for a shorter period of time in many cases.
It has been my experience that reversing the speaker cable actually makes it sound better. But then reversing it again makes the original orientation better: more dynamic and cleaner.
After a prolonged period of use, reversing the cables several times and playing loud and what audiophiles call "rude" music, like heavy metal for about 15 to twenty minutes before reversing improves the cable significantly. This was before the days that break in discs were made, however.
These days, though, lazy bastard that I am, I simply use the Purist Audio Break in disc: easier and less work
My rule of thumb when no direction is noted, I use the writing as my guide. I run them the same direction as the writing, meaning as I read left to right, I connect them the same way. At least it helps me remember which direction I last connected them if I have to disconnect them for some reason.
"It's all fun and games until someone doesn't pick up on the sarcasm"
Yep, my method as well when no direction is indicated.
Thanks fantja.
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