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by **UZZ30** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:28 am

Hi Guys,

Just a query regarding Speaker cable.

Im after a type that has very little noise interference and will supply a top quality sound from my amps to my speakers. I believe Oxygen Free Copper 12AWG is the gauge I Should be looking at getting? Is their any benefit going to a thicker cable to around 10AWG? Or would I just be wasting money then?

Main thing Im wanting to know, which Shops in Auckland supply good quality speaker cable at decent prices too? IE which places would you recommend?

Any advise would be great.

Website · by **Bling** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:55 am

I got my last lot from Dicksmith, seems to be pretty good, wasn't cheap but looks to be good quality.

How reliable that info is i'm not sure, sounds aren't my specialty

PICS UPDATED DAILY · by **method** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:37 am

All copper should be OFC

I went to a car audio shop and bought fusion cable, good quality good price.

Tsunami cable is quite expensive, better than fusion, i dont know...

by **Snoozin** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:16 pm

If you're that concerned about interference, you can get shielded stuff from Jaycar. Pricey though :lol:

by **DeeCee** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:52 pm

as method states, OFC is a must.

Overall, there is no difference apart from aesthetics between the different cables. eg monster cable performs the same as generic cable.

Remember that copper is copper and cable is not optimised for electron flow.

In the end, buy within your budget and ensure that there the cable is at least as thick as they claim.

Also look at strand count and flexibility of the cable as well.
More strands mean less gaps between the strands of copper so you reduce the risk of oxidation. Less flexible cable is harder to route.

You essentially want the cable to be able to carry the electrical load without the cable becoming a barrier and filter if it cannot carry the electrical load placed upon it.

Size the cable to application

hope this helps,

Dave

by **UZZ30** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:46 pm

Cheers Guys,

Just helped to clear up some general thoughts I was having for the system Ill be doing in my Soarer.

by **solitaire** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:11 pm

sorry what is ofc?

by **UZZ30** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:44 pm

Oxygen free copper.

From what I understand it makes for a more clear, pure and noise free sound.

Makes sense really.

by **DeeCee** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:48 pm

well its more about the lack of oxidation that can occur if the copper isn't oxygen free.

If it oxidises then its corroding, much like rust. So its not going to act like it should.. therefore the performance is reduced.

It doesn't impart a sonic signature because it is oxygen free. It just acts as normal because it hasn't oxidised.

Think iron/rust and structural integrity if your car had rust eating away at a chassis rail.

by **solitaire** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:06 pm

Ah, any way to tell if its ofc? from looking at it i mean...

by **UZZ30** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:17 pm

Thats a good explanation there DeeCee.

by **DeeCee** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:59 pm

it should say on the cable insulation what gauge it is and whether it is OFC or not

Website · by **Mr.Phreak** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:26 am

OFC is just a marketing scam

Also the factory wiring from the Amps in the Soarer is pretty decent to start with, unless you're throwing a lot of power down em, or want something more pretty, I wouldn't bother replacing it.

by **DeeCee** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:45 am

i've seen non-OFC corrode in a variety of cables
I'll easily stick to no name OFC unless i want the bling stuff lol

at least you won't catch me buying Monster cable lol

by **holden_fan2005** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:49 am

http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storef ... View/W1211

I'm using that stuff in my current car. The best part about it that its nice and easy to use and it looks great

Website · by **Mr.Phreak** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:00 am

I really can't be bothered arguing about cables.......again.

Anyway, you'd be hard pressed to find much speaker cable that isn't Oxygen Free

by **UZZ30** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:16 am

Mr.Phreak wrote:OFC is just a marketing scam

Also the factory wiring from the Amps in the Soarer is pretty decent to start with, unless you're throwing a lot of power down em, or want something more pretty, I wouldn't bother replacing it.

Thats true, however mine came with the sad non cd tape player. So doubt it had the factory speaker and sub amps. For one theres certainly no sub so that rules that out.

Not sure about the speakers though, if they used an internal amp from the HU, or an external one some place. You would know more about this than me though!

Website · by **Mr.Phreak** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:31 am

No idea sorry, although the Tape only unit was the one with an inbuilt amp. Checking your boot would be the easiest way to be sure

by **UZZ30** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:38 am

Yeah I haven't Seen anything, the boots been apart for a while too.

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