Not to worry. In objective tests most people cannot tell the difference. You're being objective, you're listening. So much (incorrect) hype and BS about wire. Save your money and enjoy.
Curt
Curt
strange rel subwoofer cable phenomenon
I've been using a Rel Storm III sub hooked up both ways (sunfire theatre grand II to the rel for .1 and bryston amp to the rel for 2-channel). I've been using a cheap interconnect for the .1 track (Ultralink Subsonix) and decided to give some higher end cables a try. The Cable Company sent me some Synergistic Research interconnects (one at $350 and one at $550). I like the brand and have the Kaleidoscope Phase II DAC-Pre and Pre-Amp after extensive testing. However, in this application I literally could not hear a difference between any of the 3. I heard only a tiny degradation when I tried the thin plastic cables that come with most popular-brand equipment. Is there something wrong with my ears or is this sub cable-proof? Anyone else out there found this to be true? I've been told that both XLO and Synergistic make neutrik connectors that will make a huge difference for the Rel, but now I'm not so sure...