VanDamme Blue Series Loudspeaker cable...

[Joe Fernand]

VanDamme Blue Series Loudspeaker cable...

Lots of AVForums members are always enquiring about a well manufactured relatively affordable loudspeaker cable and this is the one that many folk have found to offer the best mix of quality vs. cost.

The industry standard VanDamme range of Blue Series Two core speaker cables feature fine stranded conductors and utilise the latest PVC composite jacket materials to provide the highest level of flexibility married with totally efficient signal transmission.

This range of cables is ideal for HiFi 'Stereo' and Home Theatre 'Multi channel' installations.

VanDamme use a higher purity oxygen free copper for the conductors which improves the ‘solderability’ and conductivity of the conductor resulting in faithful and transparent signal reproduction.

The overall jacket material is a neoprene heavy duty PVC composite that has an almost rubberised quality. This jacket is high pressure extruded over the 2 twisted inner conductors to create a robust, extremely flexible speaker cable.

• Three conductor sizes to suit your budget and application.

• Ultra pure oxygen free copper conductors for high efficiency signal transmission

• Composite jacket material for excellent flexibility

2 x 4.0mm Blue Series SRP £3.79/m - PowerBuy price £3.15/m
2 x 2.5mm Blue Series SRP £2.17/m - PowerBuy price £1.80/m
2 x 1.5mm Blue Series SRP £1.43/m - PowerBuy price £1.19/m

Prices are for un-terminated lengths - 4mm Banana plugs, Spade connectors or Pre Tinned can be specified; please call for details.

Prices shown are Inclusive of VAT.

Prices shown are excluding UK delivery.

Best regards

Joe

[Tafflad]

[QUOTE=Joe Fernand;3388931]VanDamme Blue Series Loudspeaker cable...

>Next Working Day UK Insured delivery is £11.15 per order - up to 20Kg.




Joe ... do you offer any other postage options ... £11.15 is a tad expensive for a few m of cable ?

[mission]

Hi joe:hiya:

Which mm cable would you recommend for Miller & Kreisel XENON 25 Tripole speakers

Cheers.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Mission

Depending on the length of cable your running - the 2x1.5mm or 2x2.5mm will be ideal; personally I'd use the 2x2.5mm even on a short run.

Best regards

Joe

PS Tafflad - I'm working on a lower shipping cost option.

[mission]

You have PM

Cheers :thumbsup:

[andye2004]

Hi Joe, can you let me know when you have a cheaper delivery rate?

[craig777]

Hi Joe, can you let me know when you have a cheaper delivery rate?

Try your local Maplin store if you want to save on delivery.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello andye2004

We should have a lower cost Delivery option in place by end of play tomorrow.

Best regards

Joe

[andye2004]

Hello andye2004

We should have a lower cost Delivery option in place by end of play tomorrow.

Best regards

Joe

Can you post the cost when you know what it is and I'll have a think about how much I need.

[andye2004]

Hi Joe, any chance of a picture of the cable?

[andye2004]

Hi Joe, any news on the delivery cost yet? I'm pretty keen to get some on order.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello andye2004

If I use Royal Mail Special Delivery - UK Insured Next Working Day before 13:00 and assuming its the 2x2.5mm cable (unterminated) I can do.

Up to 9m - 6.69 GBP
Up to 19m - 8.69 GBP

Best regards

Joe

[starkraving]

Hello

I'd like to order some - how ?

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello starkraving

You have a PM

Best regards

Joe

[chriscorbett]

Hi Joe,

Can you tell me how much it would cost for 2 x 5m lengths of 2.5mm with fitted banana plugs.

Thanks

P.S Any chance of looking over that spec for me?

[mossym]

Joe
what's the story with shipping costs to ireland?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mossym

If its NI its the same as the rest of the UK - if its the Republic drop me a note with your requirements and we'll work you out a price.

Best regards

Joe

[johnieutah]

Hi,

How much for 2*4.5m terminated with banana plugs? How much without termination?

Cheers.

[jagdeepp]

Hi Joe, I'm interested in 1x 6mtr terminated on each end and 1x8mtr terminated on each end..its for my M.A RSFX rears.. wondering which thickness of cable will be best..

Kindly quote me so as to include postage.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Jag

[jagdeepp]

Joe, ignore my message above. .not having heard from you i went out and purchased some cable with my speakers.

Regards.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello jagdeepp

My PM box was on a major go slow over the last couple of days - not sure if its at my end or to do with the latest Forum update, I've only just received your message.

Good you got sorted.

Best regards

Joe

[Y15HAL]

Hi Joe,

I need 23 Metres of the 2.5mm Cable. How much will you charge including delivery and how soon can i have it? :smashin:

Thanks
Vishal

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Y15HAL

You've missed tonight's Post - it will have to be tomorrow now! I'll PM details on the costs.

Best regards

Joe

[taoyeah]

hi. joe. i want to order 40m (2 x 2.5mm) ,how much is it including shipping to New York?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello taoyeah

I'll work out a shipping cost and PM you the details later today.

Best regards

Joe

[dingwall]

Hi Joe,

Can this cable be painted well/easily (just need last couple of metres white)?

Also, can you beat other sites? Clearly AV have much cheaper prices across the board, especially when factoring in free delivery (Special Delivery or next day courier) for orders over £45. I can get 25m of 2.5mm2 for £45, but it would be £60 with the powerbuy. I will need this, maybe a bit more depending on what you can do.

Cheers,
Dingwall.

[Y15HAL]

Hi Joe,

Can this cable be painted well/easily (just need last couple of metres white)?

Also, can you beat other sites? Clearly AV have much cheaper prices across the board, especially when factoring in free delivery (Special Delivery or next day courier) for orders over £45. I can get 25m of 2.5mm2 for £45, but it would be £60 with the powerbuy. I will need this, maybe a bit more depending on what you can do.

Cheers,
Dingwall.

I found it cheaper elsewhere too, and this included next day delivery. If the price can be dropped by Joe, then i will be purchasing promptly!:thumbsup:

[Joe Fernand]

Hello dingwall

I have seen the cable being painted - though I guess you have to be aware of what's in the paint in case it attacks the neoprene outer layer of the cable.

Another option is to put the cable in a white spiral sleeve - a couple of meters of sleeve is relatively inexpensive.

In terms of pricing I'll have a look at it - though I can't see where these guys are making any money; especially so with the FREE delivery on orders over 45.00 GBP.

Best regards

Joe

[taoyeah]

hi, joe , u found out the price yet?
and i dont need any plug.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello taoyeah

You have a PM.

Joe

[dingwall]

Joe, I can't wait around any longer so have obviously ordered mine from Clearly AV. Seeing the price of 2.5mm2 reels is £1.12/m inc VAT and delivery at some shops, even they are making a comfortable profit by my calculation.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello dingwall

Your reel price excludes the Inwards delivery costs plus suitable packaging material and delivery charges to send the cables back out again; the Free shipping offer simply doesn't stack up on my calculator.

I'll leave our prices as advertised and see how it goes.

Best regards

Joe

[MannyMore]

2 x 4.0mm Blue Series SRP £3.79/m - PowerBuy price £3.40/m

Hi ..Joe can you give me a price for 2x 4mtre with Banana Plugs on one end of each only also, will this feed through a 10mm diameter tube ?( Kef 2005 stand ) bare ends of course :-)

Cheers Tony

N.B. think this may be a bit to large diameter for me, will await your thoughts

[Joe Fernand]

Hello MannyMore

You have a PM.

Joe

[Parklife]

Hi Joe

I would like 20m 2 x 1.5mm Blue Series SRP £1.43/m - PowerBuy price £1.28/m

Would also like a
2m Molex HDMI
2m Bettercables HDMI
1m Van Damme Red Series component 3RCA - 3BNC

Hopefully you can give me a price for the whole lot. Not bothered abou super quick delivery

Thanks

Si

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Parklife

Another AV Insomniac :)

You have a PM.

Joe

[damo_in_sale]

Hi Joe,

Can I have a quote please for 3x3m 4.0mm cable, and appropriate banana plugs?
And how do you reckon these stack up agains QUD silver aniversary XT?

Cheers,

Damo

[damo_in_sale]

Or do you think the thinner cable will do? It's for the three front speakers, gale 3030 floorstanders if I remember, matching centre and CA Azure 540R V2.

[samhain]

Hi Joe

I am running M&K S-85 speakers with QED Silver Anniversary in one room. I am moving my kit (not wiring as it's in wall) into a converted garage and need 50m of speaker cable.

Can you advise which cable, price and delivery please.

Thank you kindly.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello samhain

You have a PM.

Joe

[samhain]

Hi Joe, Did you manage to get a total price for me please and quickest delivery?

If I can't get them for Xmas now I could probably pick them up being so close?

Thanks

Stu

[Joe Fernand]

Hello samhain

Working my way through a pile of paperwork - all for 'Pre Christmas' orders!!!

Will be in touch later - shipment on Wednesday for Thursday ought not to be a problem.

Joe

[Joe Fernand]

Hello samhain

You have a PM.

Joe

[samhain]

Cheers Joe,

I have sent my response to John.

Kind Regards

Stu

[robtuplin1]

Hi Joe, can you PM me a quote inc delivery and lead time for the following :-
60m off (2 x 2.5mm Blue Series SRP £2.17/m - PowerBuy price £1.95/m)
Also 20 banana plugs to fit the above, they are for connecting mission m cubes to a pioneer ax2 amp.

Thanks and Regards

Rob Tuplin

[Joe Fernand]

Hello robtuplin

All available from stock - I'll PM you details.

Joe

[roset3]

Currently using QED Silver Anniversary XT but want to change to Van Damme Blue.

Can you recommend thickness for a pair or Monitor Audio RS6's and a Monitor Audio RSLCR.

Will need 2 x 4mtr lengths and 1 x 3 mtr length.

Thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello roset3

I've always used the Blue Series 2x2.5mm (or Black Series 4x2.5mm) with the MA Gold and Silver series loudspeakers.

Joe

[roset3]

Hello roset3

I've always used the Blue Series 2x2.5mm (or Black Series 4x2.5mm) with the MA Gold and Silver series loudspeakers.

Joe

Can you give me a quote for 2 x 5mtr and 1 x 3mtr and a seperate quote for 2 x 4mtr and 1 x 3mtr.

All above to be Blue Series 2x2.5mm.

Thanks.

[Oscarp]

Hi Joe,

I have 3x M&K K17s (FCR) and 2xM&K K4s (rears).
Will the Blue Series 2.5mm surfice?

If so, can you give me a quote for 3x 3m and 2x 7m, with termination at the amp end for a Yamaha 757.
I also need a 3m subwoofer cable for connection to a M&K VX760 and 2x 3m HDMI cables.
Suggestions please.
Thanks,
Oscarp

[darthmahon]

Hi Joe

Can you give me a quote/delivery time on the following (all 2 x 2.5mm Blue Series SRP £2.17/m - PowerBuy price £1.95/m) :-

2 x 9m
3 x 2m

Each of the above also need banana plugs fitted so I can plug it into the following kit:

Yamaha DSP-AX757SE
Kef iQ5 (Fronts)
Kef iQ1 (Rears)
Kef iQ2c (Center)

Many Thanks,
Chris

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

PM's on the way later this afternoon (Saturday).

Joe

[roset3]

Can you please quote for teminations amp end of the cables for me too please ?

Thanks.

[roset3]

Hi,

I know it is a weekend but any chance we could have the quotes promised yesterday ?

[Joe Fernand]

PM's now sent :)

Joe

[darthmahon]

Hi Joe,

Sent you a reply to your PM, did you get it?

[N0RTHERN M0NKEY]

Hi Joe,

Numpty alert; apologies in advance.

I'm doing up my attic and making into a cinema - the flooring arived today but I need to sort out my cabling before I lay it.

Not got my home cinema yet but will probably be getting this package;

http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/HCS_ONK674_AENEO.htm

Which wiring thickness would you recommend?

Do these cables have any fixings / plugs or is it wire only? Do they need any?

What wire do you suggest for a subwoofer.

Sorry for a list of questions.

PS Where do babies come from?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello NORTHERN MONKEY

01. The 2x2.5mm cable will cover pretty much any Amplifier/Loudspeaker package you are likely to be installing.

02. Connectors are optional - some folk use them to make connecting/reconnecting the system more straightforward. They certainly make for an easier life when your working on the back plate of your average AV Receiver which usually has very tightly spaced input/output sockets.

Its usually simpler to lay the cables first and add the connectors (4mm Banana plugs) later - most are a simple 'screw on' design.

03. VanDamme have a very good quality screened audio cable that can be made to length, pre terminated with RCA plugs for use with your AV Receiver and Sub.

04. Babies - from the 'very expensive to maintain' shop!

Joe

[N0RTHERN M0NKEY]

Sound as a pound. I'll measure up tonight or over the BH weekend and get my order in ASAP.

Know anywhere I can order the screened audio cable?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello NORTHERN MONKEY

Add the required length of sub cable to the loudspeaker cable requirements and we'll sort it out.

Joe

[N0RTHERN M0NKEY]

OK then, how much for 45m of the 2.5mm

And 3m of the subwoofer stuff.

Bearing in mind it's the easter sales.:smashin:

[Joe Fernand]

Hello NORTHERN MONKEY

You have a PM.

Best regards

Joe

[Parklife]

Hi Joe

I'd like 11m of 2x1.5mm and a 2m Molex HDMI cable (sorry just want it all together!)

Thanks:thumbsup:

[mac_monkey]

Hi Joe :hiya:

Could I get a quote for the following please:

Two runs of 2m 2.5mm Blue Series. Terminated with bananas on both ends (8 'nanas).

Cheers

Tom

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mac monkey

PM on the way.

Joe

[Parklife]

Hi Joe

I'd like 11m of 2x1.5mm and a 2m Molex HDMI cable (sorry just want it all together!)

Thanks:thumbsup:

Hey Joe...what about me? :)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Parklife

Sorry - thought I had PM'd you.

I'll get something over to you in the next five minutes.

Joe

[Kendo76]

Hi Joe

Could you please quote me on a 2 metre Blue Series 4mm speaker cable, only for my centre speaker so don't need much. Can you do delivery a bit cheaper as it's only a small cable??

Thanks.

[matthewcarlrose]

Hello :hiya:

I am wanting to install and wire up my satellete speakers (they are all small jamo cube likes) bar the sub. I need about 30mts and I will be burying in channels in the wall.

Also after about 10 mtrs of good quality cable for bi-wiring my stereo (previous cable is buryed under laminate and not sure the new house owners would be happy about me pulling it up!)

Can you give me a price for delivery..I'm located in the uk!

Many thanks...

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Kendo76 and matthewcarlrose

PM's on the way.

Joe

[D M B]

Hi Joe,

please could I have a quote for 20m of 2.5mm speaker cable. Unterminated. Including delivery.

Thanks a lot!

[tazman007]

Hi Joe,

please could I have a quote for 20m of 2.5mm speaker cable. Unterminated. Including delivery.

Thanks a lot!

Hi Joe

If you could do the exact same fo me too please

Cheers

[Joe Fernand]

Hello D M B and tazman007

PM's on the way :)

Joe

[mac_monkey]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the cable, arrived last saturday as promised, the quality is fantastic and a marked improvement over my old QED cable.

I now need to cable up the rest of my 5.1 setup so I need 0.75m of the 2.5mm terminated with Airlocs on both ends for the center. And I was wondering if you sell anything suitable for running under carpets for the rears? Judging by how chunky the outer jacket of the 2.5mm cable is I think the 1.5mm will also be to big. Any ideas?

Tom

[mac_monkey]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the cable, arrived last saturday as promised, the quality is fantastic and a marked improvement over my old QED cable.

I now need to cable up the rest of my 5.1 setup so I need 0.75m of the 2.5mm terminated with Airlocs on both ends for the center. And I was wondering if you sell anything suitable for running under carpets for the rears? Judging by how chunky the outer jacket of the 2.5mm cable is I think the 1.5mm will also be to big. Any ideas?

Tom

Joe any chance for a quote of the above?

0.75m 2.5mm VD Blue terminated with airlocs.

+ do you sell any cable suitable for running under carpets? :smashin:

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mac monkey

Good to hear your happy with the first set of VanDamme Blue.

PM on the way later today re the second request.

Joe

[A406 north circ]

HI Joe,

I would please like a combined total of 18 metres of 2x2.5mm.
Many thanks!

:)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello A406 north circ

PM on the way!

Joe

[Oscarp]

Wow !!!
Super service again Joe ...was on my desk before I got to work this morning at 10am !!! :cool:
(so much for next day before 13:00 hrs) :thumbsup:
Many thanks,
OscarP

[m1key]

Hi Joe,

I'd like to order 6m of the 2x2.5mm.

Cheers,

Mike.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello m1key

You have a PM!

Joe

[jody00]

Hi Joe

I'm Looking for 50M of the 2x1.5 Van Damme Blue or the same of the 2.5

Can you quote me please

thanks

jody

[tomid]

Hi Joe, as per my private message, just incase it goes walkies

I would like a quote including (royal mail) delivery to the UK, on the following:

1: 2 runs of 2m (2 x 2.5mm) terminated with banana plugs
and 2 runs of 4m (2 x 2.5mm) terminated with bananas again

2: just the 12m of raw cable as an alternative

Out of interest, what banana plugs do you use/offer for this?

Kind Regards - Tom

[Joe Fernand]

Hello tomid

I'll get a PM to you overnight.

We can fit a range of 4mm plugs from standard screw on to screw on silver plated or crimp on Airloc.

Joe

[Coyney1206]

Hey Joe,

I have been reading through some of the threads about speaker cables and notice that you give out some great advice, just wondering if you can throw some my way please.

I'm looking to upgrade my home cinema system to a Sony STRDA1200ES reciever and Q Acoustics 1010 5.1 Speaker package, could you advise me on which speaker cable is best to use considering i will probably need about 30m and dont want to spend over £100 on it. And what connections will i need on both ends.

Also could you tell me what the total thickness of the cable is, as i have just layed new flooring and will be laying the cable in the gap i've left round the skirting board which will be covered by the beading.

Thank you very much and sorry about the lame questions.

[sneakydevil]

Hi Joe,

I need 20m of the 2x2.5 no term + delivery to UK mainland.

Could you please send me a quote.

Thanks,

Dave

[limblee]

Hi Joe,

Can you send me a quote for 26m of 2x2.5 not term and inc del

Cheers

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Coyney1206, sneakydevil and limbee

PM's on the way overnight.

Joe

[denismenace]

Hi can you give me a price please for 42m of 2x2.5mm unterminated including delivery mainland uk.
Thanks Regards Denis

[Joe Fernand]

Hello denismenace

PM on the way overnight.

Joe

[BAD Dave]

Hi,
I have an Arcam AVR 350 amp with PMC FB1+ floorstanding fronts, GB1+ rears & TB2 Centre.
I currently have the fronts biamped and centre biwired with QED Bronze speaker cable.

What would you recommend, quality wise, for this purpose? One run of VD Black (biwire) cable or 2 runs of Blue?
Would there be any perceptible difference between QED and VD Blue or VD Black with my kit?

Thanks
David

[Joe Fernand]

Hello BAD Dave

I've used the Black Series 4x2.5mm with a few pairs of the PMC FB1+ and no complaints so far - personally I haven't tried a shoot out between two runs of 2x2.5mm Blue Series vs. one run of the 4x2.5mm Black Series.

VanDamme vs. QED is a Trick question - if I go one way I get slaughtered by the 'speaker cables cant make a difference brigade' and if I go the other way I get slaughtered by the folk who say 'it made a positive difference to my system' :)

Joe

[gadgetman]

Could you sort me a price for 40 metres total. Also what connection should I use to go with Kef Egg 2005

[Joe Fernand]

Hello gadgetman

You have a PM.

Joe

[PaulHmm]

Hi, could you please give me a price for two individual 2x2.5mm cables-- one at 10m and the other at 12m-- and both terminated with bananas? Cheers.

Paul

[Joe Fernand]

Hello PaulHmm

PM on its way.

Joe

[dunamis]

Joe,
looking for 20m of Blue 2x2.5 to connect my Onkyo TX-674 receiver to my three front KEF 2005.2 Eggs.

Can you send me a quote (today if poss) inc delivery and whatever terminations are appropriate if any?

Thanks
Ronnie

[Joe Fernand]

Hello dunamis

PM on its way.

Joe

[gazzerr]

Joe,

Can you give me a quote for a 50 m run of 2.5 m plus 4 banana plugs.

Thanks

[MIB]

Hi Joe

Can you pls quote me for

2x2.5mm blue 9m
or
4x2.5mm black 6m

Thanks

[gazzerr]

joe,

can you make that 8 bananas rather than 4 as I can't count!

[Joe Fernand]

Hello both

PM's on the way.

Joe

[biddum]

Hi. Can you quote for 22M of blue 2.5mm & 22M of blue 1.5mm? No terminal ends. Inc. delivery. Thanx.

[Peter Stiff]

Hi Joe,

How much for 30m of 2 x 4.0mm Blue Series delivered to Essex SS7?

[BJS1]

Hello Joe,

Have 2x MA RS6 floorstanders arriving very soon along with an an Onkyo 805 amp/receiver but no cable as yet, I would need 2 x 2m terminated runs of whatever you think would be best, the speakers can be bi-wired & the amp can bi-amp so would be interested in being able to do this, any recommendations?

Cheers mate :thumbsup:

[Joe Fernand]

Hello BJS1

You have a PM.

Joe

[BJS1]

Just like to say thanks to Joe (& his colleague John) for providing an extremly friendly, professional & quick response, can't wait to receive the cables! :thumbsup:

Totally recommend these guys, keep up the good work :clap:

[phildh]

Hi Joe,

Could you quote me for 10m of 1.5mm and 2x5m of 2.5mm.

And how much to get the 2x5m runs terminated with banana plugs?

Thanks,
Phil

[Joe Fernand]

Hello phildh

A PM is on the way.

Joe

[Dub Guy]

Hi Joe,

Any chance of getting a quote for 40 metres of 2.5mm including shipping to Dublin?

Thank you in advance.
Graham

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Dub Guy

A PM is on the way.

Joe

[Dub Guy]

Another thank you Joe!
Excellent service and a top product.

Much appreciated.
Graham

[Mec]

Hi Joe,
Can you give me a quote for the following including postage please

10m x 2.5mm of VanDamme blue
6m x 2.5mm of VanDamme black biwire

Thanks alot,
Martin

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mec

A PM is on the way this AM.

Joe

[happhhitachi]

Looking at a cable upgrade for my fronts and centre speaker and the VanDamme looks interesting. I note from your web site that you offer the blue 4mm and 6mm cable. As the lengths are shortish the cost difference is not important, I am just looking for the best performance. Would also like to have one end of each cable professionally terminated with banana plugs - can you do that?

Can you quote on:

2x 3m lengths
1x 1m length

Whats your opinion on 4mm or 6mm? Note want something that will cope with a speaker and Amp upgrade. New Amp is likely to be a Yamaha DSP-Z9.

Thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello happhhitachi

Cant see you having to go to the 6mm cable - I find the 2x2.5mm is sufficient for most systems so 4mm ought to be ideal!

We have various Screw, Solder and Crimp on termination options.

I'll fire over a PM this AM.

Best regards

Joe

[av_singh]

Hi Joe. can you please advice as to which van damm cable would be suitable for 10 metres in length? would 2.5mm be sufficent? will be running the mission 77 rears with denon avr1907 amp.

thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello av singh

The 2x2.5mm will be ideal.

Joe

[av_singh]

excellent thanks. have decided that i will replace the front cables too so will prob need about 30 metres in total of the 2x2.5mm blue series. can you give me a total cost delivered please? i will confirm the order when i get home this evening just to make sure of the length required.

thanks.

[SkUG]

Hello Joe, whats the best price you can do on 4mm x 20m including postage?
Cheers

SkUG


edit : Hello?

[willharris10]

Hello Joe,

I'm going to be powering a pair of Dali Ikon On-Walls from a Denon AVC-A10SE for use as rear centre surrounds. Need cables for 2 speakers, single runs to each and 12m in length each.

My current side surrounds (also Dali Ikon On-Walls) are connected with QED Silver Anniv. 7m runs each. Which of your cables would you recommend on a cost benefit basis so that the sound is not tooo different?

Can you crimp on spade terminations?

Let me know how much including postage to London.

Cheers, Will

[willharris10]

One more question Joe, sorry to trouble you with it!

My Dali On-Walls litterally hang on the wall. This means that the speaker cable dangles beneath them for a few feet before hitting the floor and running around the room. On my current set I have QED Silver Anniv cable and being almost white in colour they really don't notice that much. I note that your cables are black in colour.

So here's the question; Can I splice about 5 feet of QED silver anniv onto the end of your cables, solder and shrink wrap the contact point and effectively improve the aesthetic look of them against the wall? Will this work? I have several meters of spare QED Silver Anniversary you see.

Be interested to hear your thoughts.

Cheers,

Will

[Joe Fernand]

Hello willharris10

You can join two 'the same' or 'different' cables - though the purist will tell you its best avoided.

If you are to use a surface mounted cable then possibly a low profile conduit to conceal the cable would be a much neater option - see http://www.d-line.co.uk/

Crimp on 4mm Plugs or Spades is possible.

Joe

[willharris10]

Ok, Joe could I order 24m of the 2x2.5mm cable unterminated please. And thanks for the tip about the cable trunking. Very neat product indeed!

Please PM with bank transfer details and the price and I'll send you my details and confirmation of the transfer by return.

All the best,

Will!

[willharris10]

One other thing. I don't suppose your cable comes in a white sleeve instead of black or blue does it? If not don't worry but if it does, then that would be preferable for those small parts where it's on show until the D-lines are bought.

[willharris10]

Ok, I may be getting myself confussed here. I need 24m in total of 2 core cable, that's standard speaker cable. I'm sure you knew that anyway, but I'm getting paranoid about confussing you! D'Oh.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello willharris10

The cable is only available in a blue outer.

The 2x2.5mm cable has two bundles of inner copper conductors (for + and - between your Amp and Speaker terminals) so yes you only require a total length of 24m if you have two 12m runs to cater for.

I'll PM details this AM.

Joe

[willharris10]

Sounds perfect. Thanks Joe.

[willharris10]

Payment sent by BT. Thank you for the e-mail, looking forward to receiving the cables when the post arrives. Very impressed by the speed with which you've gotten on with this. Many thanks indeed. I'll post again to confirm they've arrived.

Cheers,

Will

[willharris10]

Arrived! Marvellous!

[mossym]

Joe
can you pm me on a quote for 60m of the 2*1.5mm with postage to ireland? Also, how could we handle payment, paypal? Can source some here but want to see if you are cheaper..

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mossym

I'll get a quote to you via a PM later today.

Joe

[willberry]

Joe, could you please quote me for the following (all the 2x2.5mm) terminated as shown

14m banana - spade
9m banana - spade
4m banana - banana
4m banana - banana
5m banana - banana

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello willberry

I'll drop you a PM this AM.

Best regards

Joe

[jefff]

Hi Joe,

Can you send me a price for:

40m 2x2.5mm

Thanks

Jeff

[Alski H]

Hi Joe,

Could you send me a price for 30m of 2x2.5mm

Cheers
Alex

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Alski H

You have a PM.

Joe

[IceAx]

Hi Joe,

Can i have a price delivered for 20m of 2*1.5mm, unterminated.

Thanks

Andy

[Joe Fernand]

Hello IceAx

You have a PM.

Joe

[mickey]

Hi Joe, I want to bi-amp my denon amp and my kef iq5 speakers so can you give me a price for 4x 2m pieces of cable ,Which would you recommend (2.5mm or 4.mm ) terminated with banana plugs.thanks Mike

P:S sorry might need to be 4x 1.5m lengths if you could price that up as above would be grateful.Mike

[mickey]

its ok Joe going to get some now.cheers Mike

[Joe Fernand]

Hi Mickey

You have a PM.

Joe

[celtic13]

Joe

Can you give me a quote for 20m 2X2.5 shipped to Belfast.

Ta

Paul

[marmoset]

Hi Jo,

What would be the best from the following 3 for biamping an avr300 to monitor audio rs6?

3m lengths terminated with ???
1) 4 of 2*6mm blue
2) 4 of 2*4mm blue or
3) 2 of 4*4mm black?

I will be also needing cable for rears (2*2.5mm blue) - 2 lengths of 8 metres each, terminated with ???

Could you please replace the ??? with the different types of bananas you do:
ie separate prices for:
1) basic screw on
2) screw to silver
3) crimp on airlocs

(24 bananas in total)

What would be your best price on this lot and how long would this order take to arrive Joe? I'm in Yeading, Middlesex.

Thanks
:)

[Joe Fernand]

PM's on the way.

Joe

[padi89]

Joe,
I am looking for 2 x 3 metres of Van Damme Blue 2.5mm terminated with soldered banana plugs at one end and bare wire at the other, so in all 4 plugs.
I am living in Rep of Ireland so if you could give me a quote to for shippping and payment detailsit would be much appreciated.
Thank you,Patrick.

[marmoset]

Joe,
Please ignore my request. Needed cables urgently so have ordered from elsewhere.

:)

[chrisflak]

Hi Joe

can you give me a price inc postage for 22 metres 2x2.5mm cheers

[Joe Fernand]

Hello chrisflak

You have a PM.

Best regards

Joe

[bailey1987]

I am wanting to purchase enough cables for my new system the room is only small its for a bedroom.

the receiver i'm using is the Onkyo 605 and my sound system is Acoustic Energy Aego T System 5.1

Will this cable be sutible and how much do you think i need.

For the rear speakers i would say 4m for both speakers is enough for the front i will say i need 2 meters for both speakers the center speaker i will require about 1m.

Im not sure what plugs i will need on either and of the cable any advice?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello bailey1987

The 2x2.5mm will be ideal.

Grab your tape measure and meaures each cable run - ensure you leave some slack.

4mm plugs for the the AV Receiver - not sure about your Loudspeakers; can you PM a link to a user manual.

Joe

[mikeclark007]

Hi Joe.

I've checked the search option and have browsed other posts but nothing quite clarifies what i need to know.
I am brand new to home cinema and have just bought an Onkyo 605 to accompany my 'arriving' Kef 3005SE's. As i've got to wait for the speakers i thought i'd get some new cable and lay it all in preparation to get the most out of my new setup. I know absolutely nothing about speaker / subwoofer cable other than getting good stuff is well advised.

My question is what should i lean towards (ie QED Silver Ann. XT) and can someone explain what connections i will need to go into my sub / speakers / amp. I dont have a very big lounge so price aint really a problem. Just needs to complement my mid-range setup .

I've just been advised on getting banana plugs for my setup so I now know what these are if that makes your response quicker :smashin:

[dazza74]

Hi Joe.

I've checked the search option and have browsed other posts but nothing quite clarifies what i need to know.
I am brand new to home cinema and have just bought an Onkyo 605 to accompany my 'arriving' Kef 3005SE's. As i've got to wait for the speakers i thought i'd get some new cable and lay it all in preparation to get the most out of my new setup. I know absolutely nothing about speaker / subwoofer cable other than getting good stuff is well advised.

My question is what should i lean towards (ie QED Silver Ann. XT) and can someone explain what connections i will need to go into my sub / speakers / amp. I dont have a very big lounge so price aint really a problem. Just needs to complement my mid-range setup .

I've just been advised on getting banana plugs for my setup so I now know what these are if that makes your response quicker :smashin:


I bought the Van Damme Blue 1.5mm cable for my onkyo 605 and speakers and it seems to do a good job :thumbsup:

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mikeclarke007

Cable - the VanDamme Blue Series 2x1.5mm or 2x2.5mm will be ideal for your set up. I'd go with the 2x2.5mm myself.

Loudspeaker Cable Termination - your AV Receiver and Loudspeakers can take Bare Wire, 4mm plugs or Spades.

I'd definitely go with 4mm at the AV Amp as it makes life a lot easier when connecting up the cables.

If your wall mounting the Speakers I'd be tempted to go with Bare wire or Spades.

Sub - as its an active Sub you send it a line level signal over a screened RCA to RCA audio cable. VanDamme have an ideal cable - let me know the cable length required.

Joe

[mikeclark007]

Thanks for the reply Joe. I will stress that i'm a complete n00b with the terminology so a few of those ideas went straight over my head.

- I'm gonna go with the 2x2.5mm but what is this a measurement of exactly and how is it more beneficial over 2x1.5mm?
- You've advised me on the 4mm plugs. Are these the banana plugs?
- Each of the 4 surround 'eggs' will be on its own Kef stands so should i get the 4mm plugs at either end of the cable (terminated)?
- The final comment about the sub made me dizzy :)

Other than cost what makes this Van Damme cable any better than QED Silver Anniversary XT?

Thank you again for your patience.

[Joe Fernand]

Mad afternoon at this end :)

I'll reply this evening.

Joe

[mikeclark007]

Hi Joe,

Still waiting on your reply on my 'tedious query' post below so i know exactly what i'm after.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mikeclark007

You have a PM.

Joe

[JEDIBLADE]

Hi Joe could you let me know a price for 6m of the 2.5mm cable including delivery?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello JEDIBLADE

You have a PM.

Joe

[Mr. Wilby]

Could you quote me for 16m of the 2.5mm cable?

Do you sell the 4x2.5mm bi-wire cable also? If so, can you quote me for 16m of that too?

Delivery would be to the UK,

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mikeclark007

Just spent the afternoon first fixing a Pioneer (PDP-508XD), Onkyo (TX-SR857) and KEF (KHT-3005) system so have the answers now!!!

2x2.5mm is basically a 'thicker' version of the 2x1.5mm cable - the more copper in the cable the longer you can run the signal without signal drop off.

The KHT-3005 floor stands will take the 2x1.5mm cable not the 2x2.5mm cable.

Banana Plugs = 4mm plugs and I'd use them at the AV Receiver end of the cable and stick with bare wire at the Loudspeakers.

For the Sub you simply require a long RCA to RCA audio cable.

If you let me know required cable lengths (inc Sub cable) I can work you out a total cost.

Joe

[mikeclark007]

Joe,

Based on your info i'm gonna need the following for the speakers (with 4mm banana plugs going to the onkyo and bare at the other end:

- 2x1.5mm (1.0m) (Centre)
- 2x1.5mm (2.0m) (Front L)
- 2x1.5mm (2.0m) (Front R)
- 2x1.5mm (7.0m) (Rear R)
- 2.1.5mm (11.0m) (Rear L)

Sub cable length req'd - 3.5m

Will it matter that the cable lengths for the rear speakers have a bit of variation in length?

Cheers

[Joe Fernand]

mikeclark007

If you had a Km or two difference in cables length I might get worried :)

Back to you tomorrow with a price.

Joe

[clayton]

Hi Joe,

I need 7m of the 2x2.5 + delivery to UK mainland thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Clayton

A PM is on its way.

Joe

[brianmcdermott2]

Hi Joe,

Can you advise on the correct termination I require for the following system.

Speakers are B&W M1 - I think that these provide a termination block (like a 3-pin plug) on the stand, wall mounts, so I presume banana plugs or spades unsuitable, unsure what pre tinned is.

Will be using the M1 stands - is there a max. area/width/gauge wire I can use?

The receiver I will use will probably be Sony STR-DG910 or Cambridge 340R V3 - presume 4mm plugs are best & suitable for the 5 speakers for receiver termination, yeah?

Can you advise how much excess safe to be left (e.g. if you coil up the last 1m of a 5m run, can this cause problems?)

For pricing, here is what I believe I will need, probably venture for the 2*1.5mm, for budget reasons.

front left & front right requires 2.5m each
centre requires 1.0m
Rear left 8m.
Rear right 10m

May require sub cable, separate price for 5m (again, any issues if I coil, as one position will be ~2m, other ~5m, so depending on position, may have to coil 3m)

I'm based on Dublin - please factor this for poostage.

Cheers.
Brian

[Gerbil]

Hi Joe

Please could you give me a price for the following cable please?

2 x 1m terminated with 4mm plugs at both ends (for amp to wall plate)
2 x 14m unterminated (for wall plate to speakers)

all in 2.5mm please and postage to UK mainland.

many thanks

Bruce

[Joe Fernand]

Morning Gerbil and brianmcdermott2

PM's on the way this AM.

Joe

[SkyJawa]

Hi Joe

Just bought a Onkyo 605 and Tannoy Custom F1 package, with an extra couple of speakers to go 7.1 :)

What size wire would I need for that setup? 2.5mm be ok?

I guess I'd need about 4x10m for the rears, allow 3x5m for the fronts and centre - sub I've got covered.

Also after all that applicable banana plugs/connectors etc.

Can you give me a price in vat and delivery?

Cheers
Neil

[jimmyharris80]

I'm after 2 x 2.5m lengths, terminated at one end with banana plugs and the other end unterminated.

The cable needs to be fed through AG wallflower stands with an opening of 9mm at one end. Will the 2x2.5mm cable fit or is it best to go with the 1.5mm?

Can you let me know a price for these and how I'd go about ordering and paying?

Cheers

[Joe Fernand]

Hello SkyJawa

A PM is on the way this AM.

Joe

[Orchard6]

Hi

I'm after 4.0mm Blue Series.

2 x 4.0mm Blue Series 4m length and
2 x 4.0mm Blue Series 3m length.

Both terminated at one end with banana plugs and the other end bare.

Cheers

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Orchard6

You have a PM.

Joe

[chrisflak]

Joe

recently purchased 2x2.5mm for my KEF2005.2 set up, just a note to say great cable and service, thanks ! :smashin:

[harrissr]

Hi there,

I was looking for the following:
3 X 5m (fronts/center)
2 X 10m (rear)

I have the KEF 2005.2 and wondered what the best size for the setup would be?

Also the fronts and center are at different lengths but have been told in the past to keep them the same... is this true or an attempt to sell more?

If you could price-up the above with with/without banana plugs at one end (not sure what best for the other).

Cheers,
Simon

[Joe Fernand]

Hello harrissr

The 2x2.5mm or 2x1.5mm work fine with your KEF's - I tend to favour the 2x2.5mm; old habits die hard!

With HiFi its best to stick to same cable lengths in a high resolution system - for AV I cut the cables to the required lengths and let the AV Receiver/Processor sort out delays and timings.

A PM is on its way!

Joe

[Orchard6]

Cables now received.

I knew that these would be good but I am amazed at the quaility and for the price fantastic!

Many thanks,
Michael.

[daws0n]

Hey Joe,
How much for 2x1.5m lengths of the 4.00mm cable, terminated with bananna plugs? I am thinking of replacing my high end ecosse ms2.3 cable with this stuff, is it that good? I've heard a lot about it :)
Thanks,
Dawson

[Joe Fernand]

A PM is on the way :)

Joe

[sjalloq]

Hi Joe,

could you advise me please. I'm looking for a 1m pair of cables to bi-wire my speakers but from a single amp binding post - I have a pair of NuForce Ref 9's. What is the best way to do this? Can you crimp two runs of cable in a single banana/spade connector or is it better to go for one spade and one banana?

Also, will I see much of a difference between using the Black Series Bi-Wire or two runs of the Blue Series 4mm cables? Or are they effectively the same multicore cable in a 2 channel and 4 channel grouping?

Thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello sjalloq

It is possible to 'twin' two of the 2.5mm bundles into a single 4mm plug - the QED Airloc work well if you want a Crimp on connection.

If you want to use the 4mm cable then you will need to consider 1 x Spade + 1 x 4mm.

The physical and electrical properties of the conductors used in the Blue and Black Series are very similar; its the jacket construction that differs with the Black series being slightly stiffer.

Joe

[crimsoneagle]

Hi im looking for some help with some cables im looking for
7m of cable for mission M35 x 2 banana to spade
7m of cable for mission V6C x 1 banana to banana
4m of cable for mission M3DS x 2 banana to bare
Any advice and pricing would be greatly appreciated :)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello crimsoneagle

Expect a PM later today.

Joe

[mikeaitch]

Joe

How much is a drum of the 2.5 and how much on a drum?

[crimsoneagle]

Hello crimsoneagle

Expect a PM later today.

Joe

Thanks mate I wil look for it

[Joe Fernand]

Hello mikeaitch

The 2x2.5mm cable can be supplied at any length as a single run up to and including 500m.

I'll PM bulk pricing.

Joe

[mikeaitch]

500m :eek: :grin:

I was thinking more 25 or 50m :rolleyes:

Will look out for it cheers

[roset3]

Hi There,

What would you recommend for a Denon AVR1907 connected to a set of Monitor Audio RS1's and a RSLCR ? Will be single wired.

Require 2 x 4 mtr unterminated and 1 x 1.5 mtr unterminated.

Thanks.

[Joe Fernand]

Hello roset3

The VanDamme Blue Series 2x2.5mm will be ideal - I'll PM detail's.

Joe

[thomask1]

Hi there,

Can you give me a price including delivery for 22m of 2.5 cable? And how do you take payment?

Thanks,

Kevin

[Joe Fernand]

Hello thomask1

A PM is on the way this AM.

Joe

[nt80085]

Hi,

Im after 18m of van damme blue cable to connect my arcam A65 amp to a pair of B & W CDM 2SE speakers. I also require it for monday(13.12.07) if possible as im having a carpet fitted wednesday. could you email me a price please asap.

Thanks
Nick

[Joe Fernand]

Hello nt80085

Were fast but not that fast :eek:

If we ship today you can have it tomorrow (Friday)!

I'll PM pricing.

Joe

[nt80085]

oops! wrong date should of been 17th!! tomorrow postage would be excellent!

[Ken]

Hello Joe,

How much for 15m 2.5mm Blue and delivery options?
What is your preferred method of payment?

Ken

[ascaley]

Hi

I am looking for 3 cables-to connect 2 Morduant Short 906i's and a Morduant Short 905i centre speaker to a Harman Kardon AVR340 Amp. I would like them terminated if possible, and all about 2m long? What kind of price (delivered) would I be looking at?

Regards

Andy

[Joe Fernand]

Hello ascaley

The 2x2.5mm or 4x2.5mm (if you want to Bi-wire) will do the trick - I'll PM you 'terminated' costs.

Joe

[willharris10]

Hey Joe,

I've bought from you before and been very happy with the product. Am in the market for some more cable for a new build I'm working on. Need 65m of 4mm Van Damme Blue and 90m of 2.5mm Van Damme Blue.

Any chance you could let me have a quote. Be looking to place order just into the new year for delivery sometime towards the end of Jan if that works for you!

Have a great Christmas. All the best,

Will

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Will

Those quantities are fine - we have lots of both in stock.

I'll PM a quote.

Joe

[willharris10]

Cheers Joe, you're a legend as ever.

Will

[nt80085]

thanks for the cable! it turned up next day and well packaged - much appreciated!

i was also suprised that there was no difference in quality from the QED XT300 i had previously used.

cheers
nick

[Lord-Mango]

Hi Joe,
Am pretty new to this Av Stuff but decided to give it a go , am thinking of getting onkyo 605 with KEF KHT-2005.2 Speakers , could you advise me on appropiate cables required plus connections. I Think I require around 25metres of cable .Be nice with price as I am in two minds whether to proceed .

Regards !!! Steven...

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Lord-Mango

I'll drop you a PM on Friday.

Joe

[roset3]

Joe,

Just recieved my order for the Blue Series 2x2.5mm. Thank very much. :thumbsup:

I'd like something similar for the rears but not quite so thick as needs to go under carpet.

They are Monitor Audio BR1's.

What would you recommend ?

I need approx 20mtrs.

Alex.

[angelgrant]

Hi Joe,

i'm in the process of setting up my first 5.1 setup if you dont count my pc 5.1 setup (cough).

I'm only waiting on my speakers which should be arriving this fri...but i need some help with what wiring to buy and how much it'll cost.

i'll need 15m for each rear speaker so 30 in total for the rears and 10 each for the two fronts and 5m for the center one.

god knows for the sub.

any help or prices will be gratefully apprecieated

my setup

samsung 40inch lcd
Onkyo 605
jamo a102hcs5 5.1

[BOOMERANGBUBB]

Hi Joe,

Can you please supply your very best quote for 32m unterminated 2x2.5 VanDamme Blue.

Location: SN34QR Swindon

Thank you very much
Take it easy
Keir

[Joe Fernand]

Hello roset3, angelgrant and BOOMERANGBUBB

You all have PM's.

Joe

[blitzed]

hello mate,
could you give me a price for 20m of 2.5 with delivery please
eddie

[Joe Fernand]

Hello blitzed

You have a PM.

Joe

[pr33tz]

Hi Joe,

Could I get a quote for 2 x 10m and 1 x 2m lengths of both types of cable with both ends teminated in 4mm banana plugs (soldered).

2 x 4.0mm Blue Series SRP £3.79/m - PowerBuy price £3.15/m
2 x 2.5mm Blue Series SRP £2.17/m - PowerBuy price £1.80/m

Thanks.

[Timmy C]

Will the 2x 2.5 cable fit nicely in my 16x8mm trunking? I assume it will but I have no idea how thick the outer casing is.

I take it the 2x2.5 will be ok for 10-15m runs to my side/rear Monitor Audio silver and gold series surround speakers or should I be considering the thicker one?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

PM's on the way later today.

Joe

[Timmy C]

Hello all

PM's on the way later today.

Joe

Didn't get a pm! Don't mean to be pushy but I'm about to put in big order for electrical stuff and if I need different trunking I want to order it at the same time.

[ben.bayliss]

The 2x2.5mm has a total diameter of 7.9mm.

Full technical details of the cable here (http://www.vdctrading.com/content.asp?SubsectionID=28)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

PM's delivered now - hectic yesterday!!!

Joe

[evo97]

Hi Joe

Can i have a qoute for 25Metres of 2.5mm Blue Series and 10 banana plugs

Inc Recorded Delivery :thumbsup:

Thhanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello evo97

I'll get a PM to you later today.

Joe

[Kelster]

Hi Joe

Can I have a quote for 2 x 3m (2.5) fitted with 4mm Banana plugs and 1 x 1.5 metre (2.5) fitted again with 4mm Bananas.

Including delivery price

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Kelster

You have a PM.

Joe

[aspers]

Hi Joe,

You have a PM

[xxnoelziexx]

What size would you recommend for KEF 3005 "SE" 5.1 speakers. Require 10 banana clips also. Include delivery price.

rears 10m x2
front 10m x2
center 5m x1

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello xxnoelziexx

I've seen/heard both 2x1.5mm and 2x2.5mm with the KHT-3005 system and either option works fine.

Personally I'd use the 2x2.5mm - old habits die hard!

I'll PM pricing

Joe

[Urkit]

Hi Joe,

I spoke to you last week by phone and you gave me some excellent advice about mounting my new LCD tv so thanks again for that!

I have purchased the Tannoy SFX 5.1 speaker package to go with my new Onkyo 605 and am thinking that I should really upgrade the 25m of cable that comes with the Tannoys (even although my budget is spiralling out of control much to the missus' disgust! :god:)

Could you advise if you think there would be a noticeable difference with this cable and if so what size would I need? Due to the constraints of the room I will have to run the cable for the rear speakers a fair length so in total I think I'd require 38m. Looking to install everything this weekend so could you provide a quote along with your opinions.

Thanks again
Ian

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Urkit

If the 'supplied' cable is very thin its definitely worth considering a different cable.

If the 'supplied' cable is of a decent cross section then I wouldn't expect any great 'gains' in swapping to another cable.

Not a problem delivering 38m of cable for this weekend if required.

Best regards

Joe

[Urkit]

Hi Joe,

Not sure what the cable is like as I wont pick up speakers till tomorrow.

I think that there is only 25m supplied so wouldn't be enough anyway. Is it a bad idea to mix up speaker cable types in an install? i.e. Using the 25m supplied for the front speakers and one of the rears and buying another type of cable to wire the remaining rear speaker?

Thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Urkit

Cant see you having a problem mixing cable types - personally I'd be tempted to use one cable type for the front three and the other cable type for the surrounds!

Joe

[Urkit]

So would I but I need 29m for the rears and 9m for the fronts!

Thanks again for your advice

[aspers]

Hello Joe,

Thanks for the pm regarding prices.

I have a set of Jamo A102's that will be connected to a Onkyo 605. Will i need 2.5mm cable for the 5 speakers, or will it make any difference if i run 2 x 15 metre 1.5mm cable to the rears, and use 2.5mm for the fronts?

Thanks

[xxnoelziexx]

Joe requested a quote which I got via pm could you contacted me so I can make payemnt , need cable asap got a party in a few days and wanted to watch some movies and play so music. thanks

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

urkit - bit of as dilemma. I know plenty of folk wouldn't give having a mix of cable types a second thought whilst other folk may not sleep at night worrying about it; depends what Anorak level your at :)

aspers - if you were running 'full' range loudspeakers on a 15m run I'd say go with the 2x2.5mm! As its 'Satellites' on Surround duty I'd suggest you'll be fine with the 2x1.5mm.

xxnoelziexx - I'll PM you contact details.

Joe

[jg213]

Hi Joe,
Am pretty new to this Av Stuff but decided to give it a go , am thinking of getting onkyo 605 with KEF KHT-2005.2 Speakers , could you advise me on appropiate cables required plus connections. I Think I require around 25metres of cable .Be nice with price as I am in two minds whether to proceed .

Regards !!! Steven...


I'm new to this stuff aswell

The above post pretty much sums up what I want to know & just bought, the onkyo 605 with KEF KHT-2005.2 Speakers(well collecting tomorrow). what thickness of cables would be best ? could you advise me also on appropiate cables required plus connections. I Think I require around 35metres of cable and I plan to wall mount the kefs.

[portyporty]

Are there any kiwis on this thread who can tell me if: a) There's any suppliers of VanDamme cable in New Zealand or b) If local suppliers like Dick Smith have an equivalent product?

Failing that, is there a way of testing cable?

Cheers :-)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

jg213 - the Blue Series 2x2.5mm or 2x1.5mm will both work well in your system - the thinner cable will be easier to conceal if your not able to bury it in your wall.

portyporty - no VanDamme Distributor in NZ. Easy enough to ship - though shipping costs may be a factor.

Joe

[cartwrim]

Hi mate,

Please could you give me a price for 2 x 5m of the 2.5mm cable terminated both ends - do you do interconnects too?!

Thanks,
Matt

[portyporty]

Thanks Joe. Sounds like I might have to rely on cables from our local hobby store, Dick Smith. (http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront)

So, is there a way to test cables to reveal their.....well, actually, I don't know what needs to be revealed, being a computer guy and not an electronics boffin.

What needs measuring? Resistance? Conductivity? Effectiveness of shielding? Purity of core? (Wow, this sounds almost like I know what I'm talking about, LOL!)

[Joe Fernand]

Hello all

cartwrin - we have Interconnects for pretty much any connection you can think of; drop me a PM with your wish list.

portyporty - decent quality copper for the conductors, a flexible outer jacket if you have to go around bends and a decent cross sectional area to the conductors is what to look out for. 2x2.5mm is a good 'cover all' cable size.

Joe

[minnie0093]

Hi Joe

Can I have a price for 2 x 2.5m unterminated, delivered.

Regards

Susan

[cartwrim]

Hello all

cartwrin - we have Interconnects for pretty much any connection you can think of; drop me a PM with your wish list.

Joe

Hi mate, I did PM you last week but I have now bought my speaker cable and interconnect elsewhere as I did not get a reply. Not to worry,

Cheers,
Matt

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Matt

Sorry - no sign of your PM in my Inbox!

I do hate the PM system and wish we weren't restricted to using it in these threads and could use e-mail instead!!!

Joe

[danmc_82]

Is there any pics of these terminated or something close?

[oscis]

Hi Joe

Could you please quote me for around 35 metres of the Blue Series 2x2.5mm cable. I'm in a bit of panic as the job's just been scheduled for next week!

Best

Tom

[Joe Fernand]

Hello both

danmc82 - I'll get some images up tomorrow.

oscis - I'll fire over a PM in five mins.

Joe

[danmc_82]

Hi Joe, any chance of those pics yet. Are the plugs welded on or are they screw ones?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello danmc_82

'Welded' - were not building ships :)

Where were assembling cables with Plugs (4mm or Spades) we usually offer Screw on (non branded, Gold plated, twin screws) or Crimp on (QED Airloc).

If you want Solder on plugs we can and do supply them - though I tend to supply those as a DIY project.

Will try to get pics up today.

Joe

[davepuma]

Joe,
Can you pm me a quote for 13m of vdc blue 1.5mm inc postage. Cheers Dave

[Joe Fernand]

Hello davepuma

I'll PM you on Tuesday AM.

Joe

[danmc_82]

Hi Joe, ive recently got some 4.0mm blue quite cheap (Clearance). They only had 9m which isnt enough for me to use. Im going to be using wall plates for my front speakers. What do you think to me using 2.5mm cable in the wall up to the wall plates and then having the 4.0mm running from the wall plates to the speakers. Or do you think I should have 4.0mm all the way.

Also is 1.5mm good enough for surround speakers?

[Joe Fernand]

Hello danmc 82

If you believe there will be a benefit in your system by using 2x4.0mm vs. using 2x2.5mm then you ought to use 2x4.0mm all the way.

In a Multi Channel Movie system the Surrounds tend to get less of a work out than the Fronts and many folk do use a thinner cable - where you have 2x4.0mm on the Fronts I would have thought 2x2.5mm would be a better option for the Surrounds.

In a Multi Channel Music system there is an argument for keeping the same cable on the Fronts and Surrounds.

Joe

[rharris]

hi is there much difference between the blue series and the black series? how does either of them compare to qed micro?