@jl1ny
I agree with @ghdprentice
Be patient. I run Cardas myself. Used, it seems to take a few days undisturbed and a good (20-50 hours?) of playing time before they settle in. New, more like 100-200 hours of playing. Even when moving wire already in the system, it seems like a day or two before things "settle in". To my ears/with my equipment, and with new wire in particular, break in always seems to involve the sound opening up (more air, space, depth) which I suppose could well be due to a little more high end extension developing.
Having said that, once sufficient time has passed, I (obviously) can't guarantee you'll like sound with the Clear Lights. Regarding the bass, however, if it persists in being "fat", consider moving your speakers a bit if you are able. In addition, if you are single-wiring to bi-wireable speakers and use jumpers, try Nordost's method of diagonal connection (i.e., Black (-) to the upper post, Red (+) to lower with jumpers connected as you normally would). To me this method of connection (vs Audioquest diagonal which is the opposite...Red up/Black down) provides a little more high frequency energy.
Good luck.
I agree with @ghdprentice
Be patient. I run Cardas myself. Used, it seems to take a few days undisturbed and a good (20-50 hours?) of playing time before they settle in. New, more like 100-200 hours of playing. Even when moving wire already in the system, it seems like a day or two before things "settle in". To my ears/with my equipment, and with new wire in particular, break in always seems to involve the sound opening up (more air, space, depth) which I suppose could well be due to a little more high end extension developing.
Having said that, once sufficient time has passed, I (obviously) can't guarantee you'll like sound with the Clear Lights. Regarding the bass, however, if it persists in being "fat", consider moving your speakers a bit if you are able. In addition, if you are single-wiring to bi-wireable speakers and use jumpers, try Nordost's method of diagonal connection (i.e., Black (-) to the upper post, Red (+) to lower with jumpers connected as you normally would). To me this method of connection (vs Audioquest diagonal which is the opposite...Red up/Black down) provides a little more high frequency energy.
Good luck.