I needed longer runs than my Kimber Kable or Cardas wires would reach, so I bought some bulk OFC 12 gauge copper 4-conductor cable from Monoprice, added tech flex and terminated my own ends. It's good....very good.
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
I’m currently running some entry Kimber Kable speaker cables and looking at possibly upgrading. In my research I’ve come across some “budget” options on eBay. I assume they’re not great but curious if anyone has any experience with some “no-name” or “budget” cables?
Thoughts on these?
Thanks!
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@oldhvymec - many thanks for the endorsement - it is very much appreciated👍
The answer to that is Yes - of course there is better
The latest version of my DIY Helix interconnects with
If anyone is interested in taking a look at the DIY Helix - here’s the link that shows how to build them MY VIEW - When you deploy cables at this level of performance, the differences are subtle and can vary due to the components in the system. But upgrading from a more conventional cable design, to cables that use advanced geometry, wires and insulations - such as the cables mentioned above - the improvements can be a bit of a revelation DIY or Hijiri - It really boils down to what YOU are prepared to pay to reach that elusive "Audio Nirvana". Regards - Steve |
@paulgardner Before Zavfino took over as the current fav of AG posters, one of the other much favored and less expensive brands was Audio Envy. You might take at look at them, too. I know Audio Envy offers some kind of home trial for standard lengths. |
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