I'm using Kimber 4pr in my mid range system. Very even sounding and a good price match for the system level.
Advice on speaker cables.
Hello. First time post here and I understand there’s no definitive answer, just looking for advice. I have a midrange system to me anyway and most of it was purchased new recently after giving up on repair of vintage gear. I’ve been using the same 12 gauge Apature copper speaker wire since 1982 and figured I would upgrade. I didn’t realize the hole I was going down. I’ve tried Blue Jean 10 white sounded dull, as well as WBC 7 gauge which I somewhat liked except bass seemed boomy at the expense of treble and midrange. Cables I’ve been advised to try are Kimber 4pr or 8pr as well as Audio Analysis oval 12. I’ve only used bare wire in the past not sure if that matters. My system is Yamaha as1200, Cxn100 streamer, Rotel 1572 mkii cd, Nakamichi oms1a cd. Speakers are Polk monitor 10a I bought new in 1982 with recently upgraded clarity cap crossovers. All interconnects are WBC. Appreciate any advice on speaker cables. Thank you.
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Speaker wire only becomes important once other larger factors have been taken care of, such as room, positioning, amplifier, etc. If you're at that point, I like the suggestions here. If you're not, I'd take that $400 and use it for more important things. Unless you just feel like buying speaker cable. |
I tried a few brands of cables at your price point. I’m running a 10ft pair of Morrow level 5 which I very much like. They market with intermittent sales and mine were 50% off list. You should not have to pay more than 40% off list. Contact Mike as he’s more interested in helping your Vs making money. Also +1 @audphile1 , he’s very experienced and has accurate suggestions. Ive +1’ed him a few times and hope this doesn’t increase his hat size. 😝 Happy Listening, It’s the journey not the destination. Cheers , Mike PS , Terry London recommend Pine Tree cables at a couple different levels. https://sites.google.com/view/pine-tree-audio/interconnects/balanced/hexabraid-spc-speaker-cables |
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