My issue is I think there is not just one way to do things. If it were up to Jeff everyone would wire their system just like his. So then what about what about when he changes things up in a month for the next great wire or cap that he finds? I think he is trying to be helpful and just share what works for him.
I can do what works for me and what my baseline is. Otherwise there are too many variables.

I am not saying Jeff is wrong. He might (and probably does) hear things that I don't hear. All I can do is address the issues that I have and can deal with. Some things are based on my physical hearing abilities and others are based on my somewhat low budget for upgrades right now.

I think there is a science to audio and a religious side. I tend to stick with the science side. There are numbers and specs I can use to guide me in the right direction. That is my baseline. I know the religious side does exist in things like synergy between components and all the different sounding wires and components you can use. But that is not what I asked about.

I am interested in making my crossovers not make noise. I plan to listen loud with this system. I'm sure they will affect SQ at higher volumes as they are now. I appreciate the advice of the silicone. I only mentioned RTV because I can get half tubes for free

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Now you got me curious. What speaker wire does the average Altec guy use?