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Vandersteen 1's and Speaker Cables

Just recently inherited a set of original model 1's and am really enjoying them but have noticed a bit of top end harshness focused in the 4k area. I know it is the speakers cause that is the only change is a system that is pretty balanced. Have had good luck with Transparent and Synergistic cables in the past when trying to tame the top end but was looking for Vandi' owners recommendations of what you have tried in the past. Looking to spend less then $300 used on a set of cables...

Thanks!!
mixn4him
adam18
670 posts
 
Audioconnection has given a wonderful response, and I agree with all of John's recommendations. My speaker set-up is pretty perfect, and I have great success with AudioQuest type 6+ cables. You do not need to spend a lot of $$$$ on speaker cables to make the Vandy 1's sing sweet music.
Happy Listening, and Happy Birthday America !
adam18
670 posts
 
Stringreen ..... just a thought...... the Vandy 1C's accept ONLY banana plugs. Did the original Model 1's accept small spades ?
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
((Did the original Model 1's accept small spades ?))
The older 1 series took Bananas.
The Newest 1CI takes the smaller spades
like the rest of the line.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Also even though you "inherited" these, were they fully broken in? This does take time; >100 hours of moderate level playing time.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
I agree with John. Actually, Audioquest in general works well with Vandersteens.
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