Need your help on SPEAKER CABLE...

I agree the Kimber 8TC is a great cable.

I have several different Kimbers ( 8TC, 4TC, 8PR, 4PR, etc), Goertz MI-2's and MI-3's, some Audioquest cables, some XLO's, some Axon 8, several different Monster's, some 54 conductor CAT 5 cables, etc... and have used many others including Analysis Plus, Straight Wire's, etc... The only thing that i will tell you is that trial and error is the only way that you find EXACTLY what you want out of the system. I've found that even though i've liked a specific cable in one installation, it just plain wouldn't work well in another system. I have several systems here and sometimes play "musical cables" between them, swapping back and forth. Anybody that tells you that cables DO NOT contribute to the sonic signature of the system is either extremely inexperienced in system building or has very poor hearing / listening habits. Contact the Cable Company and get hooked up with them. You can then rotate a couple different cables in and out of your system and see what YOU like best. Sean
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Sean is right. You'll find the Cable Company under www.fatwyre.com.

I also agree with Sean. And, having many of the speaker cables he lists, have to agree that they are all different, and require auditioning to find which best fits your system/likes.

I agree about trying various cables to see what works. I would suggest some used Cardis, the Golden Hex or Hex C would provide the tonal balance and dynamics you are looking for with your equipment. Golden Hex should be near your budget, and may sold if they are not for you. If you are going through the Cable Company, you should audition the Purist Audio Elementa. These are excellent and are priced at $300.00 full retail.