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RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators?

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Mick Wolfe

In Reply to: RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? posted by HiOnFi on July 28, 2024 at 13:05:36

You can measure resistance with a basic multi-meter. What you'll most likely discover is that the resistance of cable with no directional arrows will be equal regardless of orientation.

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RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Geoffkait 04:41:04 07/30/24 (8)
So you haven't actually measured cables yourself, I take it, you're just assuming.
- RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Mick Wolfe 09:27:04 07/30/24 (1)
  I certainly haven't measured "his" cables. I forgot what brand/model they even were. That said, I have measured a set of knockoff Nordost Valhalla's that had no direction arrows. They measured an equal miniscule resistance in both directions. Bottom line, this whole post is a non issue looking to solve problem that doesn't exist. The OP should simply hook them up and listen. Reference that direction with a Sharpie and reverse direction. Listen again in the opposite direction. They're most likely going to sound exactly the same regardless of which direction is chosen. If not, pick the direction that wins the battle.
  - RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Geoffkait 02:42:06 07/31/24 (0)
    As I just pointed out in another post today on this thread there are many combinations for two identical unmarked cables. But only one combination is correct, where both cables are in the correct (best sounding) direction. Listening is the best way to figure it all out. Ditto interconnects if they are unmarked and identical.
- RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - HiOnFi 05:29:13 07/30/24 (5)
  THANKS GEOFF, BUT DO YOU HAVE AN ANSWER
  - RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Geoffkait 07:48:56 07/30/24 (2)
    I have explained this directionality issue with wire and fuses a thousand times on this forum. Cut me some slack, Jack. Get some AudioQuest cables, sell your present ones, and be done with it.
    
    Edits: 07/30/24 07/30/24
    - RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - HiOnFi 10:57:26 07/30/24 (1)
      No wonder many complain about you. I on the other hand have bought lots of products from you over the years. Thanks for nothing.
      - RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Geoffkait 02:45:09 07/31/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? posted by HiOnFi on July 30, 2024 at 10:57:26
        
        Spare me your angst.
  - Maybe Story has time to figure it out, I'd give him ten years or so, Nt - Geoffkait 05:42:31 07/30/24 (0)
    Nt
  - RE: How to Determine Speaker Direction when no Indicators? - Story 05:32:53 07/30/24 (0)
    whatever Geoff says look for other guidance here. Give it time for others to answer your questions

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