The age old argument of cable quality has raged between audiophiles since the dawn of time (well not really, but certainly for quite a while). Some argue the quality of speaker cables is just as important as the quality of theHi-ficomponents they’re connecting. Other enthusiasts save their cash buying budget cables and claim that they make no difference to the sound quality whatsoever. Crimp very hard with the tool to make press the connector down hard, holding the wire inside permanently. They’re pretty fast, but unfortunately, on occasion, I’ve seen them come loose from wire so I don’t advise using them. Instead, I’d highly recommend crimp connectors. Why you shouldn’t do it the “just twist and tape” way The final option with speaker wire is whether to bi-wire or not. If your speakers only have single wire connections then of course it makes this decision simple –single connections it is! But if your speakers have two sets of speaker connections then they can be bi-wired. A perceived benefits of bi-wiring is that it can create a more open sound stage and increase levels of detail, but it’s argued that single wiring in fact offers a more musically coherent sound. Again this is one for the die-hards to continue arguing with, but bear in mind that equivalent quality bi-wiring is almost always more expensive than single wire configurations.

Of the 5 listed here, I recommend and use wire cutting pliers as they’re capable of cutting a wide range of wire sizes. For typical speaker wire like 18 gauge, the wire cutting feature on many other tools works fine. I recommend trying that as since the internal opening is a bit bigger you can be sure they’ll fit with various types of speaker wire near that size. That’s because speaker wire manufacturers sometimes have different internal wire conductor sizes. Splicing speaker wire by soldering Scissors aren’t a good choice and the wire can even get jammed inside. 2. How to strip speaker wireTo strip speaker wire you can use a number of tools. I recommend standard wire a standard low-priced wire stripper/crimper (shown above) or similar. Insert the wire in the stripper and close it carefully on the insulation. Use enough force to hold the wire in place and slightly pinch the insulation, but not enough to put force on the wire inside. You can also cut a small piece of the wire and take it with you to a store that sells audio supplies so they can tell you. You’ll only need a few tools to do it. Between the two ways, using solder is extremely reliable but more hassle & takes more time. Crimp connectors, however, give great results in only minutes and this approach is what I use most of the time for my home or car installation jobs. Place the connector into the crimp tool in the appropriate position in the tool, near the end of the connector.

After the soldering iron is hot, apply heat to the wire with the tip. Once heated (after a few seconds usually), apply solder enough it has flowed fully through the wire. If you catch the wire inside by squeezing a stripper too hard you’ll likely break off of the wire strands. Incredibly Durable】TPE wire, with excellent flexibility, bending resistance, temperature resistance and UV resistance; it is durable enough and brings you a soft and comfortable sense Of the 5 kinds, imprints can occasionally be a little bit harder to notice so sometimes you need to look very closely under good lighting. Also, positive wires that use a “+” print can be a little hard to read sometimes, too. Which is positive: copper or silver?Wire nuts work by using a threaded metal insert to screw down onto the wire, holding it together as it goes.

It also leaves behind an adhesive residue if it has been subjected to a lot of heat as often happens in car audio installations. Which speaker wire is positive? Which is negative? Hold both ends and tightly twist each end around the other until they’re completely wrapped over each other. Some great tools are very affordable that will cut wire very well and make extending or repairing speakerwire much easier: Once you’ve prepared your speaker wire by stripping it, it’s time to use a crimp connector on each wire and a tool to crimp them for a reliable connection.Tip: For best results, once you’re done pull gently on the wire while holding the connector. The wire shouldn’t come out. If it does, you’ve crimped it poorly and will need to do it over again. What should it look like when you correctly extend speaker wire? Examples of some of the best ways to cut speaker wire using tools or a pair of utility scissors. Cutting wire is easy with the correct tools. Many tools like wire strippers or crimpers also have a cutting feature built-in. To begin, follow the wire cutting & stripping steps from the first section (using crimp connectors).