Funny what was mentioned about the increase in bass initially with it settling down as the cables break in. I had the same experience with the Cardas Clear Power cable. When I first put it in there was a big increase in bass, the high frequencies were rolled off - it sounded kind of sluggish and muddy. Not at all appealing! But after a few days it sounded COMPLETELY different - extremely open with extended high frequencies, a deep, tight bass, and a natural mid-rage. It is also fast and articulate.