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.

kmm84

I agree that speaker cables make a difference in a higher resolution system.  If you can't hear the difference between copper, silver plated copper, and high purity silver cables, with various dielectrics and connectors --  the audio system probably doesn't have high enough resolution to hear the difference.   

Likely going to try the Kimber 8pr although I’m still intrigued by the Tellurium Black ll. Just thought I should give something else a try after using these Apature 12 gauge for 44 years. 

Amazon has gear it 10 gauge cable .you could try it and if you don't like it return it.there is chi fi ofc silver plated on ebay. I also make 4 gauge twist it and use Teflon outside shielding and can wrap cotton around for air dielectric. Good luck with the search.

I use Audio Quest Rocket 3. The 12' probably cost around $400 , I find them to be quite satisfactory.