gold/copper vs platinum wire/connectors
Total noob here! Searched around but couldn't find answer on this. Is there any difference btw gold/copper and platinum wire/connectors? Is one better than the other or personal preference? Can I assume the dissimilar metals used together eg copper wire with plaatinum connectors speed up corrosion? Any info would be appreciated...thanks
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absolutely no audible benefits...but there are many financial ones for exotic cable/connector makers.
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I'd assume silver is the best, but if you get platinum you'll sound really cool
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thanks!...looking to hookup 4 g and trying to learn as much as possible here! I found 4g stranded welding wire which is copper so wasn't sure which way to go with connectors...still have to decide on my system, basically starting from scratch amp speakers for my tacoma
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The biggest difference between 'gold' and 'platinum/chrome' connectors is cosmetic.
It is more important to find a decent quality connector that will crimp well and hang on to the cable. Some of the cheaper brands are terrible - the connector has weak crimp strength and either lets the cable slip or worse yet they crack when crimped down. |
Originally Posted by fresh1
(Post 649862)
I'd assume silver is the best, but if you get platinum you'll sound really cool
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^^really, not according to most metal conductivity and resistance charts I've seen..this one for example:
http://www.tibtech.com/conductivity.php |
Originally Posted by Denonite
(Post 649901)
^^really, not according to most metal conductivity and resistance charts I've seen..this one for example:
http://www.tibtech.com/conductivity.php why not just use copper conductor that is thicker gauge? cheaper! |
thanks for the feedback guys. I'm going to go with 4g stranded welding cable for amp hookup under seat ...just can't decide on what speakers will give me best bang for the buck... will probably go with component ones for sure for my tacoma!
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Originally Posted by 2chains
(Post 649856)
Total noob here! Searched around but couldn't find answer on this. Is there any difference btw gold/copper and platinum wire/connectors? Is one better than the other or personal preference? Can I assume the dissimilar metals used together eg copper wire with plaatinum connectors speed up corrosion? Any info would be appreciated...thanks
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