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Am I using the right speaker cables?

I am seeking some advice.

My system just does not sound like it has enough bass.

I am using:

Speakers Kef 207/2 

Pre amp: Gat Conrad Johnson

Amplifier: Conrad Johnson 350SA

Phono: Conrad Johnson TEA2 MAXHG

Turntable: Kuzma with EMT JSD P6 cartridge, turntable arm Kuzma point 4, 9'

Interconnects: Harmonic Technology Magic Link III

Power cables: Nordost red dawn on phono amp
                        Analysis Plus Pro power oval on Gat CJ
                        Analysis plus pro power oval on turntable power ac source (kumza)
                        CJ amp original cable 20 amp

Speaker cables: Nordost Frey 2 - 4 meters.


How do I get my system to sound a bit more bassier

Thanks
jake123
lukaske
307 posts
 
Jake,
I use Purecable  nano Cayenne ( the Netherlands): they are very pure in sound:natural high ,mid and low. Very inportent is the position of your speakers. Turn tem. 7-9 ° to the middle. Find out,
the distance from te wall. But  watch out for resonance. Møre low agaist the wall, and Visé-versa. See that you practical sit in a triangle. Even use bass traps. Also inportent is ,using good powercables and i use also the audioquest niagra 1000 ( netfilter) A good synergie beween high-mid-en low is very important. You have to feel “the Music”. Figure it out, and  test everything on your hearing.
araz
20 posts
 
You can try some transparent ultra cables. Much better bass but with a tradeoff of less air and high frequency extension.
melbguyone
294 posts
 
Cables which I know have solid bass are Siltech Royal Signature series and Stage III Concepts. Purist Audio Design also has good bass. Of those, i'd probably start with Stage III Concepts and PAD.
audiobunker's avatar
audiobunker
36 posts
 
I am a cable manufacturer but not going to promote mine here.  You are getting good advice over all.  The Nordost cables are tilted bright and do not have much bass.

Besides our cables, the other solid designs are Purist and Cardas.   I am also a dealer that sells Kimber but I don't think Kimber is rich in bass either although not as bright as Nordost. 

Transparent has plenty of bass but with your speakers will be muted or congested.
jake123 OP
7 posts
 

Hi All, thanks for the suggestions.

 

Just an update.

 

I went back to basics and read the manuals in relation to all the equipment.

 

Problem now solved.

 

Speaker cables plugged in + to +

                                                - to -

There is an adjustment at the rear of the speakers for LF and HF, I changed both.

 

Speakers on one side about 2 m from one wall on other side about 1.5 away and about 3.5 m away from each other. Both speakers about 1.2m from rear wall.

 

Placed cork under speakers (feet) floor is tiled.

 

All sounds awesome. Bass pumping and clear sharp highs.

 

Thanks again for everyone's input very much appreciate it.


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