Audioquest Vs Kimber

I bought a CAL CL-10 years ago and the dealer include a pair of Kimber Silver Streaks and a pair of Cardas 5c's to compare and I love them both for different music. I have a bunch of Audioquest cables but they are all usb or HDMI. It is all personal taste, I'm sure any good Audio Dealer will help you with a some different ones to try and you decide. I currently looking to upgrade my Sub-woofer cables and everyone agrees that KimberKable HERO'S XLR is best way to go regardless of price!!

I would have to say AQ spk cable is far from bright in my estimation...if anything...it was bit dark...with a big, warm sound with good depth...perfect for bright systems...maybe a tad dull in the detail department...but very musical...I have yet to hear KIMBLE...

Funny, I thought the AQs I had (the old Diamond and Lapis) were pretty mellow, while my Kimber KCAG was definitely bright. In my system, the Mapleshade ribbons work better than either (cost less, too).

I have to disagree with reffering to the AQ Anacondas as bright. They are neutral and revealing with a very big sound. If you have bright equipment, they definately will not hide it. In the $150.00 range though, I would reccomend the Kimber Hero. It is hard to beat.

Chris

Basaed on my prior ownership and use of the lower-priced Kimber and AQ interconnects, I think that the Kimber Hero is a better cable. AudioQuest's more expensive IC's are very good, but I think that the Kimber Hero is a significantly better cable at the $150 price bracket. (FWIW, the Kimber Hero has been chosen as the best IC in its price range by several different cable comparison reviews).

I have not used any Kimber cables. I did own a pair of Audioquest Anacondas for a few months. If bright is what you want, Audioquest is what you get! I think with the exception for the pythons and the corals, the whole line is somewhat bright.

I've been using Signal Cable Analog 2 for a couple of months and I couldn't be happier. You should check them out. At just over $50, they are definately THE BEST inexpensive IC's out there.
www.signalcable.com

Good luck.

D.

I have used Kimber and Audioquest cables though not the two you are asking about. The Kimber was KCTG three strand silver braid. The were very detailed, maybe a little bright and if anything a little lite in the bass.

I have had several Audioquest cables and found them to be decent, but not as good as things I used since then.

I don't know if this was any help. What I'm saying is I'd lean toward the Kimber based on your preferences.