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Speaker cable recommendation please

Components:

Audio Research SP5 Pre
Audionics CC2 Amp
Klipsch Heresy Speakers

The current speaker wire being used is the small diameter original Monster Cable in 25 foot lengths. The spade terminations were done in the mid 80's and there is obvious oxidation along the length of the cable.

I have been asked to make a choice for a life long friend in this regard. Here is what I'm up against. This friend is a 52 year old avid hunter/trap/skeet shooter and has suffered some hearing loss. I can't swap ears with him but my sense is that he simply needs more gain to hear what others hear.

The Heresy's have the upgrade woofers but are still bass shy, in part due to the room size (36'x22'). Cost is a factor ($500 budget) and moving equipment to shorten the run is not an option because of direct sunlight/wood burning stove considerations. The speakers are placed close to the rear wall, on either side of a large window but not close to corners.

Whatever you guys suggest should hopefully increase bass output and must not make the system any brighter than it already is. I may be able to spend more money than budgeted and add a subwoofer. If the concensus is the addition of a sub please advise what would work well with the Heresy's and keep in mind that I would still need to upgrade the existing speaker cables due to their obvious deterioration.

I would like to thank all you guys in advance for sharing your knowledge. I'm approaching my one year anniversary of finding Audiogon and appreciate all that I have learned from this great community.

Regards,
Patrick
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sdcampbell
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I sold Klipsch speakers for a year, and concur with the comment from "Rives" -- you will need a subwoofer if you want genuine deep bass. So, start with a subwoofer. If you are still open to suggestions for speaker cable, my recommendation is Alpha-Core Goertz MI2, which is priced below Kimber 8TC. The MI2 cable has extremely low impedance (about 2.5 ohms), which helps the amp provide better damping. For technical info about the Goertz MI2 cable, go to their Web site: www.alphacore.com
Once you are on the Web site, you will find a link for their audio products, which includes both speaker cable and interconnects.
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lak
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Sdcampbell is correct. Go with his advise.
jvogt
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I too recommend Alpha-core Goertz MI-2. An excellent
cable and highly cost effective.
sean
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There are TONS of simple modifications that one can do to Heresy's to improve their performance in every aspect. That in itself could take up another thread.

Having said that, it is going to be tough to find cables that will offer better performance without an apparent increase in treble response. This is due to the fact that a long run of monster / zip cord will produce an apparent treble roll-off from about 1.5 KHz - 3 KHz and above ( varies with actual cable ) due to the inductance present in such a design. Higher performance cables will not produce the same high frequency roll-off, in effect giving you even more treble output.

Having said that, you really should address the deficiencies within the speakers themselves before throwing more money at cables. Sean
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lugnut OP
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Sean,

Please share the modifications you mention in this thread. I recall a post from you on an earlier thread where you said you were going to do these mods to a pair of La Scalla's you own, document these changes and share them with the Audiogon community.

You may email me directly if you choose. Thanks for the input.

Patrick
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