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I have an Arcam FMJ A19 driving a pair of KEF LS50s. Maybe it’s a tad, just a smidge, bright. I don’t even want to use that word because I know it’s audiophile death. Maybe it’s better to say that I’d like to take a step—just a step—in the Harbeth direction. Import a rounder, smoother, warmer sound into the mix. And I’m thinking that speaker cables might help. 

I’m constrained by a very small bank account and grave limitations on room correction. 

There’s a pair of Morrow SP2 cables for sale on this site for $66. The price is right but are those going to take me where I want to go? If not, any suggestions? Please keep in mind the constraints noted above.

Crazy paranoia: The Morrows are 10 feet long as opposed to the 6 foot length of my current Q.E.D. cables. (From Q Accoustics.) That extra length can’t possibly affect the sound, can it?
Thank you.
paul6001
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jjss49
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ls50's are not bright as an innate characteristic, but their metal dome tweeter can certainly be excited to play harsh and bright treble with amplification or source that offends in this way

in this case, the arcam integrated is the offender... among the british integrateds, arcams are well known as the zippiest, leanest, most strident sounding ones -- so together with the ls50’s this is not a good combination if what is being sought is a natural dimensional sound with some warmth, fullness and body to the music
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dekay
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Try some soft/squishy footers under your source if it's a CD deck.

Little squares of an old "mouse pad" are fine for a start/experiment.

DeKay
chayro
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Just listen to music that sounds good on your system. That’s what I do.
At least I admit it. 
turnbowm
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paul6001,

Others have reported that the Canare 4S11 speaker cables provide a warmer presentation than most others. Very budget friendly and available from Blue Jeans and other cable companies, If you still find the brightness to be excessive, the Shiit Loki 4-band equalizer (analog) is inexpensive with a full refund if you don't like it and may well be the first thing that you should try. Lastly, the Rega Brio Integrated Amp is a good match with the LS50s and just may provide the sound that you're looking for. Good luck in your search.
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