Clear has better extension in both the highs and lows and is not quite as warm in the mid-bass. It's also a bit faster sounding with better leading edge transient articulation. Overall it is more neutral and "clear" sounding, with a big open soundstage, while retaining a bit of the nice liquid/organic quality that made the GRs so special. Which is better for you depends on your preference and system. I have the Clears now and love them, but sometimes I miss the added warmth and romance of the GRs! Agree that the GR speaker cables were better than the interconnects.
Cardas: Clear vs. Golden Reference
Seeking description of Cardas Clear line (any of them) as compared to the Cardas Golden Reference. Speaker and/or interconnect.
Context: For years I have run my system virtually all Cardas Golden Reference, even that every few years I try out other cables. (I did have a long happy spell with the original Audience AU24 speaker cables :)
Question: Is the Clear line an improvement at every price point, or just a different voicing? E.g. Golden Reference and Golden Cross struck me as similar levels of quality but different voicing, with CGR having more treble detail but being a bit less euphonic.
Thanks,
Art
Context: For years I have run my system virtually all Cardas Golden Reference, even that every few years I try out other cables. (I did have a long happy spell with the original Audience AU24 speaker cables :)
Question: Is the Clear line an improvement at every price point, or just a different voicing? E.g. Golden Reference and Golden Cross struck me as similar levels of quality but different voicing, with CGR having more treble detail but being a bit less euphonic.
Thanks,
Art