Same Cable for all speakers??

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Advice please - I am running an Onkyo 605 with Kef 2005-2 speakers with cheap cable which I want to upgrade.

Is it best to use the same cable all round as I have been told that I should use cheaper cable on the rear speakers??

Also is it best to take the bare wire into the amp or use banana plugs?

Any help greatly appreciated

 

[John Duncan]

In the context of this system, the advantages of otherwise of banana plugs should not be noticeable, so whatever works for you - I'd use banana plugs for convenience.

As for the speaker wire, yes you could just upgrade the front three to begin with (generally the shorter lengths anyway) - I wouldn't spend too much though - no more than about £3 a metre anyway.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the advice John. Is there no noticeable difference when using a lower grade cable on the rear speakers?

 

[Anonymous]

I use QED Silver Anniversary XT on my front three and silver Micro on my rears which seems to work a treat.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Bilbo - I was looking to put XT on the front, so will take your advice about the rear.