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Hi all,
Not looking for recommendations specifically for a particular model of speaker cable, but looking to start by considering the companies themselves. I have a budget of $700 for a used set of 8ft pair of cables. My speakers are DIY Peerless and Sb tweeter 3 way hybrid open baffles. I want to try to avoid the cable-merry-go-round and go with a company the is generally highly regarded for making good stuff (low risk). I am considering Analysis Plus, JPS Labs. The only reason I am not considering the ultra small manufacturers is because I want to have the ability to sell later if need be and some of the really small guys don't have the recognition yet. Any additional manufacturers recommendations are welcomed
jimbones
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jedinite24
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Hi Jimbones

How about Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables? Morrow Audio often has a used inventory on their official site at a discount. They periodically have discount offers ranging from 10% to 30% off the already lowered price. I think the Morrow Audio cables could fit your needs. I have the Morrow Audio SP3 speaker wire with various cabling from other manufacturers throughout my system that I find clear and detailed enough for me but also smooth. The smoothing may have been done though due to a majority tube front end. I have a phono tube preamp and a tube buffer for digital duties.
stevecham
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After owning most of the big name cable brands over the years, and recently concluding that Mapleshade were my preferred cable, on a lark I bought a pair of level 3 Anti Cables and they are much improved over the Mapleshades. They connect Manley NEO 250 monoblocks to Thiel CS6.
jimbones OP
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Ahhh, CableDyne offers a silver cable similar to the Analysis Oval silver 2 and they offer a trial period with money back. I think i have found something here.
mtrot
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Jedinite,

I am currently using Morrow SP2 for the high frequency run to my bi-wireable speakers. Before the Morrow, I had Anti-cables, and it seemed the Morrow was far superior for high frequencies.
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jazzonthehudson
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I second Purist Audio, maybe you are lucky to pick up an used pair of Venustas slightly above your budget. HiDiamond is well rounded and their D7 falls into your budget.
Both are excellent, no fatigue at all.

Re NordOst, I would try their current version to avoid the sharp edges they sometimes display. Heimdall(2) may indeed be the sweet spot for you.

AS you have DIYed your own speakers, I trust you use prime quality parts for the cross over, otherwise I would (re)start there.
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