Another tip of the hat for Paul Laudati's Clear Day Double Shotguns. Jaw dropping? Not sure about that. But way better?? Definitely, yes. At least to my ears. Very happy with them (initially used; later new when I needed a longer run) based on use with several different amps and two different sets of speakers. Defining the improvement over the Opera Consonance Joplins I had been using - more musical might be most appropriate. I also have Morrow Audio SP-4 speaker cable. The SP-4s come across as more detailed but ultimately I've found myself going back to the Clear Days. Switching from the SP-4s to the Clear Days, I'm immediately struck by a certain "relaxed" rightness that returns to the music. As I wrote elsewhere, when I switched from the Joplins to Paul's wire, it was like the music put on 20 pounds of muscle...it became much more palpable. I'm not someone who claims to be able to hear differences brought about by every bat-fart tweak du jour. The effect of the Clear Days was unmistakable, however.
I realize belatedly the Clear Days fall below your price range. Sorry 'bout that. On the other hand, Paul does allow for a money back trial assuming you are using a standard length. Worth checking them out if you haven't and certainly before spending $800 or more. You might like 'em and save yourself some dough.
I realize belatedly the Clear Days fall below your price range. Sorry 'bout that. On the other hand, Paul does allow for a money back trial assuming you are using a standard length. Worth checking them out if you haven't and certainly before spending $800 or more. You might like 'em and save yourself some dough.