Synergistic Research - NEW Element Cables

Hey everyone, (excluding useless posters)

Has anyone tried the new Synergistic Research XOT transducers? I'm looking for people that own them and could provide a review here.

I'm looking to pick up a set but always value the opinions of my fellow S.R. fans to see how they like them and any tips on how to use them and what improvements were achieved.

Thanks,
Joe

David Pritchard, Have you compared the ART system to the newer HFT + Frequency Equalizer??

I was wondering if I should sell my ART system and get the newer HFT + Frequency Equalizer system.

Or have anyone else have done the similar...

Thanks!

My primary system uses both Synergistic Research Arts System and the HFT + FEQ System. Together they simply make the room- speaker interaction wonderful. They work in different ways and so having the two systems is not redundent. Highly satisfied.

I just borrowed a pair of the XOT's from the Cable Company.I was already using a pair of the Stein Music speaker match pluses(SMP's) so I was able to compare them. I have electrostats that are set up for bi-wiring and I had the Stein Music SMP's on the top pair the of speaker posts which are for the panel.I liked what the SMP's did which was provide a little more musical detail with a slightly deeper soundstage. My wife who really doesn't listen much to my stereo immediately noticed the improvement as they are very easy to connect or disconnect as I was using banana connections. The Synergistic Research XOT is very similar in the improvements it provides but I think they are a little bit better in resolving detail but please remember that I only used these on the panels input not the woofer connection. I decided to keep the XOT's and I dropped the SMP's down to the woofer inputs and I was shocked at how much they tightened up the bass.You can try the XOT's for 30 days free but if you have the SMP's I wouldn't bother unless you have speakers that are set up for bi-wiring and might want to try what I did.

Vinylmad814, Try your best cord on your source. Then second best cord on your Pre-amp. The exchange the power cable that is on the amp to the pre-amp and back again and keep what you think which sounds best. And don't forget to have fun! Its only a fun enjoyable hobby. Enjoy! ;-)