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Hi everybody,

I will be upgrading my interconnects in the near future. I want to buy three Audioquest Water interconnects for the front left, centre and front right speakers. I want to know if I buy say Audioquest Yukon interconnects for the surrounds would I be compromising the sound at all by using different lines of interconnects? Water has DBS and Yukon does not. My dealer says that it wont make a difference cause they are the surround speakers. Does anyone have this type of setup where you use higher quality interconnects for the fronts and a lesser quality for the surrounds but being the same brand of cable? Thanks in advance all. Appreciate the feedback.

2007audioman
2007audioman

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2007audioman OP
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Hi jl35..my surrounds are a high quality bookshelf speaker on stands. I have them bi-wired as well to match the front speakers. I have AQ-King Cobra interconnects all around right now running a 5.2 system but I do want to upgrade to AQ Water interconnects as stated earlier and do the Yukons for my 2 surround channels and when I get the chance also use them for my 2 back surround channels.

pweg- thanks for your comment. I’m running both 5 and 2 channel amps. I ugraded the power cords on all my power amps, pre/pro, blu ray player, Apple tv, and computer not long ago.

jayctoy-  I’m not sure what you mean there. Can you clarify please and thanks.


2007audioman
2007audioman OP
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I'll see if he will allow me to borrow a couple to take home and try out. I was unsuccessful last time. He didnt really respond to it when I asked via email. Thank jl35
2007audioman OP
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If not, then I'll will need to read more comments and thoughts about using various cables of the same brand different tiers. thanks jl35.
2007audioman OP
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Hi jayctoy..do you have a link to your threadI can read?

williewonka- did you at one time buy all high end interconnects for your system home theater setup? Is that what I gather from a portion of your post? 
2007audioman OP
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I forgot to mention that I also listen to multi channel music as well. SACD, DVD-A, DTS, blu ray audio discs. Is the same principle still applicable as well? 

@williewonka - thanks for sharing your experience. Multi channel music sound good as well?
2007audioman OP
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@jl35 - yes but its a bookshelf speaker with the same design concept. Tweeter on the top of the cabinet.
2007audioman OP
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@jl35 - I can try and ask him but I am going to be getting XLR cables for this upgrade. Thats really all I can do on my end. I am hoping he can accomodate as I have established a solid relationship with them and purchased all my gear with them.

@williewonka - Thanks for your response. I enjoy the Pink Floyd Dark side of the Moon SACD. Also Doors- LA Woman DVD-A, Metalica- Black album- DVD-A as they have some really excellent surround pans from front to back. My hearing is ok for now and I can hear the small details in the music and movies. Appreciate you sharing your experiences williewonka.
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