Canare 4s11 how good are they ?

@secretguy ,

The Canare 4 S11 took around 400 hours to sound their absolute best.  Still thrilled 2 years later. 

I've had Canare 4S11 through BJC for more than, gosh, 8 years maybe? They've been in and out of the system depending on preference or just to change things up. On my system, they present a little thicker in the midrange, but have just as smooth highs as the Cardas 101 through AA - both non-fatiguing. Imaging may be a little bit better on Cardas. Like all things, system dependent.

When I needed shorter speaker cables, I got the Canare 4S11 cables for a temporary measure until I could sell my shotgunned acoustic zen reference and get something else. The bjc Canare set was around $80. They have been in my system now for a few years and no desire to change them..

I do believe that cables make a difference and I find a Canare to be neutral and better than those costing almost 20x the price.. IME

I'm fixin on the Canare 4S11 11 gauge speaker wire at 20' length for each speaker.

Now, should I get the flat spade connectors or the banana plugs ? My speakers and amp will accept either style .