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Speaker Cable for Krell and Kef Loudspeakers

Hi,

I have just bought some new loudspeakers, Kef Reference 207/2, to use with my Krell FPB 400CX power amplifier. I currently have Transparent MusiLink Super speaker cables.

Unfortunately, I am going to have to move my system around and will now require, for some time in any case, 7m (23 feet)speaker cables - my existing cables are only 3.5m (12 feet).

What speaker cables would you recommend?

Just as importantly are there some cables you think I should avoid as they are not a good match for the Krell and Kef's?

Any feedback greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Paul.
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par OP
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Thanks for all the feedback.
par OP
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I tried Kimber 8TC with the Krell and Kef's but this combination did not seem to work very well. Even the wife admitted that the system sounded completely different but not in a good way.

In the end I managed to get some 25 feet Transparent Ultra Bi-Cable's second hand on the forum. These sound fine and I am pleased with everything.

I did try a number of speakers with the Krell 400 CX and my Wadia 861SE CD player ahead of buying the Kef 207/2's:

- Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario.
- Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage.
- Wilson Benesch ACT.
- Dynaudio Sapphire.
- Dynaudio Confidence C4.

I was not really tempted by any of the speakers above.

I had the Kef's at home for a week ahead of buying them.

The Kef Reference 207/2's are very deep - until you see them in real life it is difficult to visualise how deep they are. However, they do not seem to be too fussy in terms of placement - they even work quite well when positioned near to the back wall. I have been very impressed by them and there performance does seem consistent with the reviews I have read.

As with any purchase of this amount I would demo them at home ahead of making a purchase.

Cheers,

Paul.
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