Speaker cable Length
 

Opinions wanted, do you think it would be better to hide the cable in the stand as is currently in photo, which would result in 10 ft lengths, for go the direct route (6 footer or 2 meter) In the stand obviously looks cleaner but would only be slightly visible before going behind the desk. Leaning towards 6ft/2M for obvious performance/cost advantages...

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There won’t be any performance advantage using good aftermarket cables between 6’ over 10’ IMO.

Good point to consider, so just the cost factor. AKA going up in the line. No matter what price point I decide to be at 6 would come in less than 10.

Hiding cables, priceless. :p

For speaker cables I would always prefer the shortest possible, i couldn’t care less about hiding, but if the wife gets in the way, that is a different issue.

I agree but they'e still visible somewhat, even run in stands. There is an exposed part going to speaker and the part going from stand to under the desk. the 6 foot would just be a single run to straight behind the desk. Neither scenario really visible from front.

I agree, I think I will probably wind up going shorter and get better quality cables.

Tonight I will shorten the temporary cables I'm using until I decide to 2M and see if it's long enough and how they look. I want to replace the banana plugs on them anyway, not crazy about them.

Redid them at 6 foot, still looks pretty clean. Attachment 56277

Moved amp underneath, cables look really noticeable now. Definitely want to run in stands. Not sure any thicker cables, or ones with splitter blocks like wireworld would fit. Has to make a really aggressive bend as it exits the stand on bottom. Anyone try this?