DIY speaker cables with Neotech OCC solid core wire

[Doodski]

So ofc vs occ is bullshit?

This post has some interesting calcs regarding the difference between left and right speakers wires when the lengths are mismatched.

 

[BDWoody]

Have you tried *****?

Unless you are looking to just make this a quick visit, you may want to dial that back a bit.

 

[Raindog123]

So ofc vs occ is bullshit?

As a phd in solid state physics and a former postdoc from the Materials Science and Metallurgy department of the #1 university in the world (on a good year )… I absolutely, authoritatively, and scientifically assure you that any (!!) difference between the two — ofc vs occ — for the speaker-cable application is the absolute and undisputable bullshit.

 

[voodooless]

As a phd in solid state physics and a former postdoc from the materials science and metallurgy department of the #1 university in the world… I absolutely authoritatively assure you that any (!!) difference between the two (ofc vs occ) for a speaker-cable application is the absolute and undisputable bullshit.

Any consensus on this?

 

[Slayer]

“USD $7.47
Unit of Measure: Foot“

x50x2 = $747 vs eg this

This has always been my go to, although I see price has almost doubled now. http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-the...sp/kord-ultra-flex-10-gauge-speaker-wire-100/

So ofc vs occ is bullshit?

Yes!

 

[Rockness]

As a phd in solid state physics and a former postdoc from the materials science and metallurgy department of the #1 university in the world… I absolutely authoritatively assure you that any (!!) difference between the two (ofc vs occ) for the speaker-cable application is the absolute and undisputable bullshit.

Thank you Raindog. What about silver over copper in audio cables?

 

[Raindog123]

Thank you Raindog. What about silver over copper in audio cables?

how about reading this, for both education and fun:

Does silver used in interconnects "sound" different than copper?

I searched ASR and didn't find the answer. If I missed something, add the link; thank you. Question: Is there something about a solid silver or a silver alloy that can change an interconnect cable's performance in the audible range? If so what, and are there any measurements available?

www.audiosciencereview.com

or this:

Solid Core Wiring

I'm just curious to know how many people have heard about solid core wiring? For reference, there are a number of DIY recipes for making this kind of wiring and a number of people on the internet selling cables based on this idea. A notable mainstream mention should definitely go to AntiCables...

www.audiosciencereview.com

…or this

 

[voodooless]

Thank you Raindog. What about silver over copper in audio cables?

Silver is 7% more conductive. Just making your copper cables 7% shorter would mitigate the difference.

 

[restorer-john]

By all means get some solid core, twist it up and make some cables.

Have a listen, a test, or both.

In my opinion, all cables you make yourself, sound better than ones you buy, simply because you made them.

 

[xaviescacs]

x50x2 = $747 vs eg this

Just build a cable with this and the bananas from the same brand few days ago. A high end cable for 30 €.

 

[tvrgeek]

Occ and solid core. A lot of consensus of occ quality over ofc and solid core over stranded. Curious to try

Curious is the best answer I have heard in a long time. None of the magic BS. I am sure if tested carefully, you will leave it in place as it probably does no harm, but 16 gauge zip is just as good.

Guess what? Inside your speaker is many more feet of non OFC wire. Some thin coper foil a bit if solder and Oh yea, the signal through the mid and tweeter going through electrolytic caps. But have fun.

 

[audio2design]

Any consensus on this?

Na everyone thinks their university is #1

 

[audio2design]

Don't waste your money, time, or perception on cables. Take two systems. One with dollar store RCA cables and 14awg $0.35/foot zip cord speaker cables and proper acoustic treatment in the room and a second system with $25000 of cables and the typical audiophile none treated or poorly acoustic treated room. The one with cheap cables and good acoustics will sound better every single time.

 

[Everett T]

So ofc vs occ is bullshit?

If the gauge is sufficient for the length and load, it shouldn't make any audible difference as the conductivity difference wouldn't be great enough for audio applications.

 

[Rockness]

Thank you guys

 

[Drengur]

Na everyone thinks their university is #1

The ones I went to surely weren't, and there is ample consensus on that (citation missing).

 

[Havocman]

BD Woody you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to wire, the best ofc wire has 40 to 50 Crystal barriers per foot which are little fractures in The wire that the electric flow has to jump across and when it does that you're shearing off harmonics, OCC single Crystal has no Crystal barriers in 125 m so the signal has no impediments to go across maybe you should do your research before you flap your gums because you have no idea what you're talking about and you can hear the difference it's like night and day. maybe your system isn't good enough to hear the difference LOL

 

[kchap]

Is the bar open? I need a drink

 

[Beave]

POPCORN EMOJI

 

[voodooless]

BD Woody you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to wire

Yeah @BDWoody, you know nothing

the best ofc wire has 40 to 50 Crystal barriers per foot which are little fractures in The wire that the electric flow has to jump across and when it does that you're shearing off harmonics, OCC single Crystal has no Crystal barriers in 125 m so the signal has no impediments to go across maybe you should do your research before you flap your gums because you have no idea what you're talking about and you can hear the difference it's like night and day. maybe your system isn't good enough to hear the difference LOL

Surely you have some measurements that show these “harmonics”?