Speaker cable elevators ?

[lsiberian]

The other reality is that speaker wire, as long as it is the correct AWG for the run and load, has one of the smallest influences on the sound of your system. There's nothing wrong with Monster cable besides the fact that it comes from Monster and costs too much. Speaker wires are not shielded.

Other than the fact they put plastic in the middle of the wire to make the copper appear to be the correct AWG.

 

[j_garcia]

Speaker wires can be shielded but I see very little need to do so unless you live near a HAM radio antenna or running a badly designed Class D amp that radiates high F junk.

See: Bulletproofing Your System from Interference — Reviews and News from Audioholics

Figured it could be shielded technically, but what most people generally purchase isn't.

 

[son-yah-tive]

MAN! What's next? Wire ESCALATORS?

 

[gene]

MAN! What's next? Wire ESCALATORS?

Haha OMG that gave me a good laugh Introducing the new Wire Escalators, It continually varies the distance of your wires from the floor to reduce stray eddy currents by introducing a variable magnetic flux density which modulates out of phase with the audio signal.

 

[goodman]

Haha OMG that gave me a good laugh Introducing the new Wire Escalators, It continually varies the distance of your wires from the floor to reduce stray eddy currents by introducing a variable magnetic flux density which modulates out of phase with the audio signal.

Gene may scoff, but the importance of elevating your cables for optimum auditory perfection cannot be overstated. I have experimented with a variety of cable elevators, including unobtanium-based dedicated elevators recommended by the sages at TAS that cost me a month's pay. However, the best results I have obtained are with ordinary styrofoam egg cartons. My first endeavor with egg cartons was revelatory. To my auditory delight, a new dimension was added to my listening pleasure. I reveled in the glorious rapture of the mellifluous tones emanating from my formerly pedestrian loudspeakers. And then, I wondered, "what if I placed eggs in the empty cartons?" The result was ethereal. Never had I heard such buttery lows and liquid highs. I gloried in the perfection of the golden tone. If you remain a skeptic, try it yourself. Eggs aren't just for breakfast anymore.

 

[FirstReflection]

Of course cable elevators make an audible improvement...if you believe they do.

It's similar to the ability to walk on water. It's all about belief . The only reason nobody can scientifically prove the benefits of cable elevators is because people who follow the scientific method never believe hard enough.

 

[j_garcia]

Of course cable elevators make an audible improvement...if you believe they do.

It's similar to the ability to walk on water. It's all about belief . The only reason nobody can scientifically prove the benefits of cable elevators is because people who follow the scientific method never believe hard enough.

No, it is because the people who design cable elevators can't walk on water no matter how hard they believe they can.

 

[lsiberian]

No, it is because the people who design cable elevators can't walk on water no matter how hard they believe they can.

I walk on water everyday while I shower. I most certainly could walk across a river or small lake.

 

[gene]

Gene may scoff, but the importance of elevating your cables for optimum auditory perfection cannot be overstated. I have experimented with a variety of cable elevators, including unobtanium-based dedicated elevators recommended by the sages at TAS that cost me a month's pay. However, the best results I have obtained are with ordinary styrofoam egg cartons. My first endeavor with egg cartons was revelatory. To my auditory delight, a new dimension was added to my listening pleasure. I reveled in the glorious rapture of the mellifluous tones emanating from my formerly pedestrian loudspeakers. And then, I wondered, "what if I placed eggs in the empty cartons?" The result was ethereal. Never had I heard such buttery lows and liquid highs. I gloried in the perfection of the golden tone. If you remain a skeptic, try it yourself. Eggs aren't just for breakfast anymore.

do you prefer white or brown eggs?

 

[lsiberian]

do you prefer white or brown eggs?

cage free for that wild sound.

 

[mtrycrafts]

cage free for that wild sound.

Actually, it is that unchained melody that will emanate

 

[mtrycrafts]

According to what I have read it does help especially on carpet where static buildup can generate a magnetic field around the wires potentially degrading the sound. I recently moved my wires so that they sit on top of the baseboards along the walls which keeps them about 2-3" off the floor and I honestly can't say that I hear any difference in sound...but you may. It's worth trying for yourself as long as you don't spend any cash doing it. There are many DIY methods to elevate the wires. You can use upside down solo cups to try the experiment. Personally I just used clear scotch tape to attach them to the baseboards.

How would static build up on that stationary cable? I am under the impression that you would need some physical movement to create static electricity on anything. But, I have been known to be mistaken, from time to time.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I disagree. Having the speakers stapled to the ceiling is best. Then you get those amazing highs.

Well, then you only want to staple the tweeters up there, no? You wouldn't want the mids and bass so high, right? then you'd have no need for them.
Hey, maybe that is the way to cut some cost

 

[goodman]

do you prefer white or brown eggs?

White for sparkling highs, brown for a less strident tone, and a mixture of each for a balanced sound.