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What speaker cables can complete with Audience 24e or 24e SE for less $$

Looking to replace my Harmonic Technology Pro 11 + speaker cables whose girth and size are too awkward for my current living space.

Therefore, I have considered Audience 24e or the 24e SE speaker cable, but even  the used prices for 6 ft pair with banana plugs is over  $1100 on Used Cables.com and more on AG 

Therefore, I need some recommendations for less bulky speaker cable that offer the same quality of sound of the Audience cable, or close to it for less money. Obviously, I will only buy used to expand my dollar range

Speakers are Golden Ear Technology model 7's:

Pre-amp:  CJ PV-14L SE; 

Amp: BAT VK 200 ( 100RMS) 

Thank you,  SJ

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sunnyjim

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lowrider57
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You ask tough questions, Jim. I would say Purist Audio competes with Audience in terms of quality and tonal characteristics. 
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Very well said, Jim. Maybe you should contact Grover Huffman regarding his latest speaker cables. I have his Empress ICs and love them; neutral, dynamic, with a smooth top-end.
(60 day trial period).
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Jim, I recommended the Empress. I use Purist and Huffman Empress ICs and can say that the $400 Empress is very close to the $800 Purist.
The Empress sonic signature is transparent, laid-back, dynamic, with smooth highs.

I first inquired about the EX cables, but then spoke to Grover directly and he asked me what type of music I would be listening to. I told him 90% classical and he recommended Empress because their sonics were very open with no brightness. I feel that I'm hearing the true sound of the music, where the Purist adds some warmth.
I would imagine that the speaker cables have similar sonics.
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Jim, I'm pleased you're keeping us updated. At $75/ft, his cables are not cheap, but as long as you get the return policy, it may be worth it.
  As far as listening to different types of music, the sonic signature of the cables will still provide open, dynamic sonics. And no brightness, except during burn-in.

I also listen to jazz fusion and often to the great guitarists...Jeff Beck, Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny.
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A trade up policy? Excellent.
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