[geeks] T-3 Coax as Audio Cable

Aaron Finley nerp at atfinley.com
Fri Oct 5 09:49:30 CDT 2007


Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> I have two 50-ft lengths of Belden 734A coax cable.  I also have a pair 
> of surround speakers on 7' tall stands in the back of the room.  The 
> amplifiers for said speakers are located at the base of each speaker. 
> Can I use said coax cable to connect the amplifiers to the processor? 
> Will it sound ok?  Too much interference from such a long run of line-level?
> 
> Peace...  Sridhar

Use one of the CAT5 DIY speaker cable plans scattered around the 'net 
instead. They sound good with my Lowthers.

-- Aaron



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