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Re: IIRC, Vandersteen says to separate the wires by 1 foot

Willis: ""
Here is the quote from the FAQ:
http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/Answr7.htm
With the high-current signal (Bass) separated from the low-current signal (Treble) this small signal modulation was eliminated as long as the cables were separated by at least an inch or two. (To keep the treble cable out of the field surrounding the bass cable.)""


The statement you quote gives the appearance that there actually is merit to their assertion. That is unsupported by their site. What they did say is this:

""We believe that this dynamic field modulates the smaller signals, especially the very low level treble frequencies.""

No proof, just one hall probe measurement..

It's all just supposition without measurement.

They are, of course, somewhat in the correct direction. But the explanation is off base, leading to incorrect conclusions.

Cheers, John


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