Monday, December 31, 2012

Properties Of The Silver Speaker Cable

By Kendra Ware


A silver speaker cable is a gadget used to connect the amplifier to a certain source. Inside this wire is a set of more complex gray or copper stranded wires that are four in number. These internal cables serve the purpose of conduction. An outer jacket is used to cover up these wires as they are delicate in nature. The jacket also acts as an insulator to the complex wire structure.

There are a number of factors that have to be looked into before selecting this kind of wire. The initial important thing is to size the gauge. There are those that are thick while others thin. Thicker gauges are considered better than thinner ones and also more pricey. The difference in price range arises from the quantity of material used in the manufacture of both types.

Another important factor to consider is the length of the wire. Long wires are attributed to poor quality in sound and signal reception. The length of the cable attached to each amplifier should also be the same. Mismatched wires are likely to create resistance in the flow of power through the amplifiers; hence the power is produced and transmitted in different levels. This in turn creates a difference in sound intensity, consequently producing poor sound quality.

A lot of conduction takes place in the amplification process. This process is supported by good electricity conducting materials. Some people choose copper as opposed to the gray material used in this wire. Copper is a good conductor, but it also had its downsides. It is more resistant to transmission as compared to this other material, and it gets oxidized easily. Oxidization inhibits the functioning of the wire, and can be prevented by insulating the wires.

The type of insulation cover used can also determine the functioning of the entire line. The basic purpose of insulation is to protect the cable. The wire needs to be protected against several interference s that are mostly external. Examples include: knocking, bumping and scratching that can lead to vibration, which in turn affects the overall sound production.

A number of insulating materials are available as options to play this role. They include: Teflon, silicone and PVC. An insulator like PVC was structured for use on specific metals. Having that it gets destroyed after a while, matching it up with copper is not advisable. This is because upon destruction the insulator leaves the wires open and getting exposed to air, and water gets copper oxidized.

The other kind of insulator is more suitable with this brand of wires used in the amplifiers. Teflon has been made resistant to damage and other factors like extreme temperatures of fire and water. It is a more permanent option as compared to PVC or silicone. Its characteristic of being completely impermeable makes it suitable for insulating as the wires face no risk of oxidization.

Precaution should be taken when selecting amplifiers. The type of wire used is significant and instead of settling for any, a buyer should go for the silver speaker cable type. Good quality results in good performance. Settling for cheap options can prove more expensive in the long run.




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