Is SpeakerLink cable normal cat5 cable?
Nope, 'standard' cat 5 is unshielded twisted pair (UTP), which makes it susceptible interference. However, if needs must it can be used for a temporary lash up.
Meridian SpeakerLink cable comes in two forms:
- Flat Cat 5e (shielded) available in certain made up lengths.
- Round Cat 7 (shielded & screened), made up by dealers to custom lengths as required.
Meridian state that these two cables have been tested and selected for there superior sonic qualities.
There has been lots of discuss re Meridian SpeakerLink vs others, try a Google Search of this site for some background reading.
On my system I played is safe and used Meridian SpeakerLink cable for my front speakers, but the two rears are cabled with 3rd party (shielded & screened) cable.
Whilst you are waiting for the rest of you system to arrive, may I suggest you download the Meridian configuration PC program and the user guides ... Then have a go at adding and configuring your system into to it.
Then when the kit arrives, you can download the config and get going sooner. A heads up Meridian is not plug and play, it needs to be configured and to do this one needs to understand it well.
Happy reading, it's well worth the effort.
Regards,
Carl
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