Speaker cable life expectancy?

Discussion in 'Hi-Fi and General Audio' started by cristphoto, May 17, 2020.

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    Is there a guideline for how long speaker cables will last? I was adding a component recently and got a close-up look at my speaker cables that are about 20-25 years old. They're 12 gauge with a clear jacket so I could see the strands and they appeared to have lost their bright copper color and appeared a dull brown shade. There wasn't any green corrosion color but I'm curious if there is an age limit. Thanks.
     
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    cristphoto, May 17, 2020
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    wallace Only slightly barmy

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    No guidelines,your cables will out live you i imagine,But if you have some spare cash why not buy some new ones.I,for one would be very interested to know if you can hear a difference.
     
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