3 budget speaker cable choices


Looking at:
Canare 4s11
Audioquest type 4
Audioquest CV-4 used

Would appreciate some opinions on the positive or negative aspects of these. Thanks!


bajaed
I used the Canare 4s11 for a number of years, replacing some Cardas. I was satisfied, sorta. New speakers arrived and shortly thereafter so did the 'need' to explore cables. Thought I'd try the Belden (10ga) sold by BJC. I was impressed - the sound was just cleaner and, seemingly, neutral. I've been using it ever since (10 years now) and I've even been able to ignore the issue when I last changed speakers (7 years ago). Caveat - I used the Canare in single wired mode, not bi-wired as it was intended, so who knows how much difference there would have been if I had used it bi-wired. I also used it in 12' lengths. 
Well this complicates things! I was all set to order the Canare in the morning....
I have used both the Belden and Canare, both from Blue Jeans.  The Canare as I used them have two of their four strands combined in one connector, so I believe that they end up being 12 gauge. 

In my system it was no contest, the Canare was much nicer in all respects.  Again, to my ears and in my system the Belden just sounded veiled and not dynamic.  

I had this result using a Dynaco ST70 original and MK II amp with EL34s and KT77s, a Parasound A21+, as well as my modded Museatex Meitner MTR101 monoblock amps.  All through the same tube preamp.

But its all system dependent, who knows, with a different set up perhaps the Belden would be superior.  Personally I think you cannot go wrong ordering the Canare via Blue Jeans, assuming you like their connectors.  There are others that will terminate the Canare also, such as Redco and Markertek (you would need to verify).. 
I was going to order from Ram Electronics as they can include a nice sleeve for not much more. BJC would be a little cheaper tho. How are the BJC connections?
I have 2 sets of Canare 4S11 cables from Ram electronics, extremely satisfied and the build quality is off the charts.  If you do order from Ram, make sure you put in the note section that you understand these are custom terminations and can't be returned.  If you don't do that, you order will be held up until they get that from you.  It takes a week from start to finish.  These Canare cables bested my $1500.00 cables I was using previously.  The Canare cable works out to 11 gauge as per the manufacturer.