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What speaker cables can complete with Audience 24e or 24e SE for less $$

Looking to replace my Harmonic Technology Pro 11 + speaker cables whose girth and size are too awkward for my current living space.

Therefore, I have considered Audience 24e or the 24e SE speaker cable, but even  the used prices for 6 ft pair with banana plugs is over  $1100 on Used Cables.com and more on AG 

Therefore, I need some recommendations for less bulky speaker cable that offer the same quality of sound of the Audience cable, or close to it for less money. Obviously, I will only buy used to expand my dollar range

Speakers are Golden Ear Technology model 7's:

Pre-amp:  CJ PV-14L SE; 

Amp: BAT VK 200 ( 100RMS) 

Thank you,  SJ

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sunnyjim
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A member on this thread recommended Grover Huffman new "Empress, The Ultimate" speaker cable.

Is anyone currently using this  new model??. If so , what is your thought on the sound quality and overall musicality??. 

I still own an 8 ft pair of Huffman's "EX" series which is very good sounding speaker cable which a tad bright and forward, but more dynamic than the Harmonic Technology Pro-11+  speakercable I mentioned above in the thread.    Thanks, SJ

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Jim, I recommended the Empress. I use Purist and Huffman Empress ICs and can say that the $400 Empress is very close to the $800 Purist.
The Empress sonic signature is transparent, laid-back, dynamic, with smooth highs.

I first inquired about the EX cables, but then spoke to Grover directly and he asked me what type of music I would be listening to. I told him 90% classical and he recommended Empress because their sonics were very open with no brightness. I feel that I'm hearing the true sound of the music, where the Purist adds some warmth.
I would imagine that the speaker cables have similar sonics.
sunnyjim OP
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 To lowrider57,   I sent Grover Huffman an e-mail about the Empress cable  and also if he could re-terminate his EX speaker cable I bought about a year ago on AG before buying the Harmonic Technology cable.   I am not sure how old  the  EX cable I have, or more importantly,  if it was the latest version

Nevertheless, the Empress cable at $75 per foot is not cheap even for 6 ft pair with GH's banana connectors which are $10  a connector.  One point you made that you listen to 90% classical music; I would say I listen to about 20% classical and 80% classic rock  and rock/jazz fusion. Nevertheless, I have yet to hear from Huffman about both series, and if the Empress speaker is worth money compared to the EX series.  Thanks,  SJ .    
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lowrider57
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Jim, I'm pleased you're keeping us updated. At $75/ft, his cables are not cheap, but as long as you get the return policy, it may be worth it.
  As far as listening to different types of music, the sonic signature of the cables will still provide open, dynamic sonics. And no brightness, except during burn-in.

I also listen to jazz fusion and often to the great guitarists...Jeff Beck, Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny.
sunnyjim OP
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To Lowrider,  Thanks for the comment. I spoke to the G-man today, and his trade up  policy is generous; so I am probably going to go for the Empress speaker cable and trade in my Huffman EX speaker cable.
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