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Hello all, I am using magnet wire for speaker cables and not sure what gauge is enough. I just added a 20 gauge strand to my previous 22/26/26 gauge and noticed my speakers don't seem so bright. I would rather go by sound engineering practive than just my ears as a guide.
Specifics are:
Speaker cable length: 12 feet
Gauge: 1 strand 20 gauge / 1 strand 22 gauge / 2 strands 26 gauge magnet wire.
Amp: Parasound Zamp rated at 12 amp peak current.
http://www.parasound.com/ParasoundZ/zampv3.php
Speaker: Seas W12CT003 run full range - no x-over
http://www.seas.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=85
Should I go with 2 strands of 20 gauge?
Is it even necessary to use the 2 strands of 26 gauge.I heard they are for high frequency as they have less skin effect?
Thanks
Follow Ups:
You are adding resistance to the output, in effect lowering damping factor and ending up 'simulating' a current source amp.
Skin effect is a non-starter at audio frequencies.
Please read the attached link. I think Nelson Pass may qualify as 'sound engineering practice'.
Too much is never enough
says skin effect is negligible at audio frequencies.
It also says multiple strands with out being biamped is pointless. As you are feeding all the strands full range. The majority of the current will be carried by the largest gauge because it has a lower resistance. The frequencies will not just magically split higher to the smaller wire.
I'm new to electronics and am trying to understand some electrical principles (not having any background in that area) so I'm hoping you will answer this post. Further to your answer regarding various gauge wire and audio signals, would the same hold true for the use of different size strands in each conductor? For example, I've noticed that some speaker cable manufacturers will combine one larger strand and several smaller strands (or various size strands).
(I think) I understand that audio frequencies don't "select" the best or most appropriate wire strand to move through, so does it make any difference if the conductor has all the same size strands or not?
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