9/23/2012

Characteristics Of Silver Speaker Wire

By Casandra Newton


Silver speaker wire usage is becoming increasingly popular. People prefer silver ones over cables of other materials. Certain factors provide it superiority over other elements, in the world of audio. It is used for making connections, as well as is replacing the internal coil of the amplifiers. Good sound quality is something nobody dislikes. Many options are available in the market, from copper to aluminum, but this holds a degree of superiority over them.

Speaker's wires are metallic cables used for joining various parts of an audio system. These wires are also called "zip-cords". The composition of these is different in every case. Usually, the commonly used ones contain two or more metals in selective proportion and structure; protected by some form of insulated material. It is a common practice to use two wires for connecting. The polarity of the wires depends on the terminals.

The quality and performance also matter on the purity of silver. 99.99% pure wire should be used in order to get full benefits. Impurities less than 0.01% are not important. The cost of removal of these may be more than required. Impurities, more than these, would be reflected in the sound coherence. In general terms, a 99.99% pure wire is known as 4 nines. There is no category of 5 nines, so beware of those offering it.

The purity alone does not ensure the best results. The heating process, which the wire went through for softening, is also a prime factor. The treatment process it went through is critical as well. Twisting of the element during manufacture may alter the sound. The "burn effect" is also amplified to a noticeable level by this; spoiling the tone. This makes hearing unpleasant and ineffective.

Before use, insulation is done. Teflon is the most commonly used insulator. Teflon alters the sound through refraction, because of its structure. A solution to this is to use a micro porous Teflon insulated wire. It contains air pockets, which minimize sound wave refraction. According to a French research, the distortion in the modules of the audio system can be caused by high and low points in the voltage. This can be decreased with a good insulator.

The conductivity of silver is 1.59, which is higher than all the other materials used as speaker cables. Copper is 8% less conductive than this metal. The conductivity difference does not give an advantage over other. It does not directly affect the sound quality, however the indirect effects are many.

Low resistance and impedance are the biggest quality of these wires. The current faces low resistance while flowing through the system. This decreases the energy loss while the coil is heating up. Furthermore, the quality of vibrations is better. The overall area of the wire or coil is decreased; causing the impedance to decrease. The resistance caused is below 5%, which is not prominent while listening.

Overall, using silver speaker wire is a better alternative. Although being expensive, it provides less resistance, more durability and better sound. The sound of speakers with such wiring is exceptionally natural. Energy storing and distortion are decreased. The quality and making of the wires also play a key role in determining its effectiveness.




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