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Well I read some reviews about the new High Fidelity cables that were designed by the former owner of Virtual Dynamics. They seem to be using magnets as their claim to fame in their design.

I happened to have some rod type axially magnets that were about 3/8" in diameter and about 1" long. I installed 2 of them near the end of my speaker cables near the speakers. 2 sets are needed for each speaker wire left and right).They are installed so that the magnetism is pulling through the cable.

It is quite interesting, but I would like some others to try this and share their opinions before I comment.

I also added a set at the Amp end.These magnets cost about $3.39 each and you will need at least 4 of them or 8 if you want to try them also at the Amp end.

I bought mine from http://www.amazingmagnets.com/show-fractional-r1000c.aspx

Make sure you select USPS for about $4.95 shipping otherwise you will end up paying for UPS at about $13 for shipping.
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ozzy OP
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I guess what I am trying to do is to get more people to try it. Because, the magnets definitely do something, but I’m not sure why?
With only the magnets at the speaker end it does sound like an improvement. Adding the extra magnets at the amp perhaps changes the sound too much.
At this point, I can't say if it’s an improvement in sound, but it sure is different.
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ozzy OP
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Thanks Tom for posting your experience. The replies to this posting did get a little wild and off subject.

The point of my original post was that I was trying to create a DIY version similar to the new High Fidelity cables that use magnets in their design. Other than the fact that the magnets High Fidelity cables use surround the wire, how much different can they be?

What is the purpose for the magnets? Do they align the flow of electricity? Or is it really distortion, I wonder?
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ozzy OP
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Received an odd email from Rick Shultz threatening legal action for my posting.
Come on, my posting was merely for us DIY tinkerers. There must be more to your design than a few dollars worth of magnets?
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Yes, I am serious. The email I received explains that they have a lot of money invested in the product. He wanted me to have Audiogon pull the posting or he would. Still a surprise that Audiogon hasn't pulled the posting.

Really though, my only point of posting this thread was to get feedback as to what others experience.

I myself feel that the magnets definitely do something , but I have noticed that the bass is not as pure sounding.
I guess that's where the R&B comes into place.
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