I'd like some recommendations for speaker cables


I understand this is a touchy subject.  My intent is NOT to have this result in that typical cable discussion. All opinions welcome.

As an update, in a previous thread I was asking for upgrade recommendations.  I ended up trading for a Hana Umami blue.  It's great and I appreciate the advice.

I've since bought a set of long (25') XLRs to run between my amp and pre-amp, which has enabled me to move my component rack behind the listening position closer to the media.  It was between the speakers.  Now, the only thing between the speakers is my amp, and it's at floor level.  This has made a huge difference in the soundstage, the accuracy and the location of things in the sound space.  Great improvement.

The XLRs I was using to run between my amp and pre-amp were entry level high end cables.  I replaced them with normal Mic cable.  Well, high end mic cable.  And the high end mic cable is way better than the audiophile high end brand cable.  I'll go as far to say the audiophile cable is awful.  I've since ordered another pair of XLRs, from a different manufacturer, to replace them.

I also replaced my speaker cables with mogami 3103 that I terminated myself.  They sound "darker" and less detailed then the cable I was using, which I'm unsure of the manufacturer of my previous cable.  I plan to re-terminate my previous cable in bananas to compare some more.  My previous cable was, maybe, too bright.  Don't get me wrong, the Momagi is good, just not what I think I prefer.

My main question is, If I'm looking for detail and a "brighter" sound, what speaker cables would you recommend I try?  

Also, do most dealers let you try cables?  It's not ridiculous to think I could work with a dealer to try to hone in on what I like, right?

dothebluecolts

For people who have actually used the Cable Co. lending library, can you choose any cable they sell to try out or are you given a select few of their choice to choose from? I'm trying to understand how this works but couldn't find any details on how this works exactly.

Why not take advantage of direct sellers who offer generous trial periods?  Here are some highly-regarded Snake River Audio cables that have a 30-day return period minus return shipping…

https://snakeriveraudio.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21

For about half the price here are some nice Veritas cables also with a 30-day return but you’re out shipping both ways…

https://veritascables.com/products/aperta-se-speaker-cable

 

Ice age audio OFC speaker cables -   https://iceageaudio.com/ice-age-audio-store/ols/products/pure-copper-speaker-cables

- if you do not want to spent 10 times more for the same results. I have OFC power cord in my 60000 $ sistem , and it is superb.

I would buy these for my system if they were 3m - I need more length but I know for certain these are exceptional speaker cables. Hemingway is among the top manufacturers in the cable game. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650237315-hemingway-signature-indigo-2m-speaker-lines-just-wow/

Find a used pair of Audience FrontRow for under $2300. Look on us audio mart there are few available you have to bargain them down. .