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Review Audioquest Hurricane (part 1)

We started frequent testing of power cables at the beginnig of this century, since 2002 to be precise. AC-power is actually the foundation of any audio system. It feeds and provides every sound system with the necessary energy. Fifteen years ago we were already surprised how much impact different power cables could have on the end result of any system.

In nearly 20 years AudioFacts carried out thousands of tests especially in audio. We distinguish ourselves from others by structurally spending much time at research and test work, in which we think and work by our Tru-Fi philosophy.

When you're working from Tru-Fi in audio you always focus on all the different properties that sound possesses. You can understand audio only when you exactly know why the sound and stage of your audio system is as what you're listening to.

Therefore you should know of each individual component in your system the full DNA (properties) it owns. Because the sound you hear from your own system is formed by all properties of each individual component together, the acoustics and other factors that affect the sound negatively.

Most people still have no idea of how important power cables actually are. In 2004 we already had created a method to convince customers that they are essential in each system. That is why we figured out shootouts so we could prove how important power cables actually are.

We did a shootout between a cd player of 2000 euro and a power cord of 2400 euro. Against a 5000 euro cd player along with our most sold power cable of 100 euro.

Almost everyone had a preference for the cd player of 2000 euro combined with the power cable of 2400 euro. While everyone was convinced that the most expensive cd player would become the winner.

Working from Tru-Fi it becomes so much easier for us to hear and understand the differences between brands and power cables exactly. In over 15 years we've tested many power cables. And the differences between all these power cables of different brands are huge.

Tru-Fi shows us that Audioquest power cables are able to reveal all the different properties sound possesses. But in addition, the most important properties also reveal a natural sound and realistic proportions of voices and instruments.

All our tests in cables over the years showed that unfortunately there are several brands which cannot reveal all the different properties of sound. And in addition, certain properties are not filled in the right way. We found out that various cable brands present both voices and instruments out of proportion (often too big).

In reality both voices and instruments are very direct (tangible) and small in proportion. We call that 'intimate' individual focus. In addition, various cables emphasize a certain frequency range, but you want the full frequency range to be evenly played.

The Hurricane is a power cable by Audioquest from the all-new 'Storm Series'. And it cannot even be compared to the previous power cables from Audioquest. Because it is a new level in quality that stands on its own in its price range.

A number of years ago, Audioquest hired AC-power specialist Garth Powell. From his knowledge and insight he has developed new AC-power products for Audioquest. And the Storm Series are the first new power cables he developed.

AudioFacts knows from all our research and test work how important AC-power is and that this is a profession on its own. We continuously share information with various specialists in specific parts in sound&vision. That is why it is nice to see that even Audioquest now specializes in this part.

The Hurricane also features a new DBS battery pack. That has become even more effective now that the bandwidth is increased. In addition, the level in noise is also decreased. Because the cable is twisted now it decreases the level of interference also.

Audioquest uses the best quality in solid copper (PSC+) for the Hurricane, which they apply in all their best copper cables. This can be heared by a richer sound with even more diversity (layering). And there is more grip and control in the high frequencies. And it also creates a more powerful low frequency range.

In part 2 we will explain in details why the Hurricane is so different compared to the older Audioquest powercables. But also compared to other competitors.
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bo1972 OP
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Many cables brands are not able to create all the different properties of sound. But Trial and error will not show people which products are incomplete.

But incomplete products will always work negative in any system. You cannot solve these limitations. All these products will never make you able to reveal all the information and layers of the recording untill the end.

So you can change parts of your system by trial and error, it will not help you. Because you have no idea which products are the ones who limit your endresult.

I decided not to talk about any brand negative anymore. I know all the incomplete brands, I will never say these names. But I will never sell these brands and products.

Tru-Fi makes the effectiveness of the Hurricane so much bigger than a Hurricane in any trial and error system. That makes this cable for me and my clients a lot more important than in trial and error systems.

Tru-Fi gives acces to all the different properties of the AQ Hurricane. In a trial and error system you only have acces to some of the properties of the Hurricane.

That is why audio needs a mindset to create a much higher endresult. Trial and error will never create any kind of stunning sound&vision.
psag
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Even if its decent product, this poster has an extensive track record of driving us all crazy with endless incoherent Audioquest rants. Salesmen like this are not needed, and certainly not wanted on these forums. Moderator, please take note.
joey_v
667 posts
 
I am a fan of AQ... I have a full AQ loom. 

But even I cannot stand this thread... I'm out.  
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geoffkait
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I’ve got my hip waders on, I can hack it. So how much of the sound of the Hurricanes is directly attributable to its presumably correct directionality? That’s what I’d like to know about. 😳
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bo1972 OP
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When people are not able to follow things anymore it becomes complicated. And when you put the mirror to their faces it becomes even more difficult.

Mister psag uses cables of a different brand and is starting to cry. You have no idea how limited the cables you use are. I sold them and I tested them many times.

At the end the technique of a cable will not garantee anything about what it does in your system. At the end the results are the only thing that counts.

Please stop crying and whining all the time, just test it yourself and judge.
When audio becomes personal people start to act just like children overhere.

Audio is about emotion and the best quality possible. All the rest doesn’t matter. Most people overhere have a very limited field of view.

I said it overhere many times, learn to look further. When you never will take any risk to look further, you will stay there where you are.

Music is one of the most beautiful things in life. So you want to experience it with full emotion and intensity. For this you need an audio system and also cables which can reveal all the information and layers.

People don’t want to know that they use brands and products which are incomplete because they cannot handle the truth.

When you would act like that, you fail as a human being. When you want the best for yourself as well you need to look further.

You are in control of your own life, learn to focus more.


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