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Speaker Cable choice, Cardas, AQ, JPS or SR?

I realised that it is system dependent as well but I have listened to the following so far in my set up;
1) Cardas Hexlink 5C (being used currently)
The sound is taut and bold. Bass sounding very good but vocals (midrange?) seems a bit "congested".
2) Audioquest Mont Blanc DBS (36v).
The sound is neutral & open. All LF, MF & HF seem to have extra details vs the Cardas. Vocals does not sound congested but LF may be in the same category as the Cardas.
I have a choice of going to a Audioquest Volcano DBS (72v) and was wondering if anyone else have experience and opinons on any these and/or other choices in the same price range.
I have easy access to Synergistic Research and JPS labs cables.
Thanks in advance for your inputs.
ipy
judy426
228 posts
 
Look for a used pair of Audience Au24.
f1fanatic
150 posts
 
Hi Ipy,

The more you play the Cardas Golden Cross the better they will start to sound as all the Cardas cables do. The Golden Cross are warm and musical....very pleasent to listen to. Later you might want to try the Golden Reference. I agree that some think the Cardas cables are colored however if you like the sound of your system and the music is fun to listen to then by all means enjoy the sound these cables bring to your music. Also, try the Cardas ic`s and pc`s.

happy listening
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elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
As a previous Volcano user, I would recommend listening to the AQ KE-4 and AQ KE-6 silver speaker cables. Even the cheaper KE-4, which costs only 2/3 of Volcano, is vastly superior than the most expensived AQ copper cable (Volcano). Much more open, and much more natural sounding, especially in the midrange, where MB/Volcano are a little bit to forward for my liking.

AQ KE-4 actually made me sell the more expensive AQ Volcano. And even though, I eventually settled on a fabulous AQ Kilimanjaro (which basicly is KE-6 with a more elaborated geometry), I still think, that for the money, nothing can touch KE-4. IMO KE-4 is the best value cable in their whole lineup.
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