Is there such a thing as a universally good sounding cable independent of which components are used? None of my XLR cables are silver and I haven’t heard any complaints regarding “the high end”. Using the cable as a filter might better be handled by using a vendor that allows returns. There are some very knowledgeable sales people that can be useful in this regard. Great sales advice and a reasonable return policy served me well for all power, analog and digital cables. My sales person cheered me on and was a wealth of information. Some members/dealers such a @blisshifi that is Juan, is another resource that I have relied upon for advice and for supplying me with some incredible components. There are other members with decades of experience that can be depended upon for advice, but all of this would be facilitated if you could post your system under your profile.
XLR cable recommendations needed
Hi,
I would like to purchase 2 pairs of xlr interconnects but would like them to be silver plated occ copper with good connectors. Budget is $200-$500 per pair but would like to stay on the lower end. They must be silver plated occ copper and from a reputable manufacturer. They will be used from source to preamp and preamp to amp in a hybrid 2 channel and surround sound system which share main front speakers.
I was using some older low cost ZY silver plated xlr cables that were an Amazon special about 10 years ago and they sounded okay and were built decent but Im looking to upgrade. I recently made a mistake of buying an ofc copper only cables without silver plating and although the build quality is very good, they arent doing it for me. Low and mids are good on these cables but the high end is extremely lacking. I will break them in some and keep them for other applications but know I will need to upgrade to something better.
Please provide me some recommendations on good sounding cables that are silver plated occ copper with good connectors. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for bringing my attention to this thread, @vonhelmholtz. I was just thinking of you this morning, so we must be on the same wavelength. @audioman2015 - Definitely look at the DH Labs Air Matrix Cryo. A 1M should fall within your budget and this cable beats many others in the $1500+ range. https://silversonic.com/products/interconnects/air-matrix-cryo/ I am a dealer for it and can give you more info on it if you have interest. I’ll message you direct shortly. As Gary mentions, I’d be happy to field any questions you have, even outside of the cable I mention. |
I would definitely try DHLabs. In that price range they are excellent. I would not confine yourself to a single parameter (overall material comp). Really cheap ones tend to sound like their material… but well thought out, high quality ones will get their sound from overall construction… not just the conductor.
Also you might try the cable company. Lending library, and used go at 1/2 price. I would look to spend the most wisely. Sticking with a lower budget my simply buy little improvement. You want to feel whatever you get, easily justifies the cost. Your system is an active variable in what sounds best. |
I also thought of Juan @blisshifi , great guy to work with, highly recommended. |
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