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Speaker Cables for Dynaudio Special 25

Looking for some ideas for further research and to narrow down my "A" list a bit. I just broke in my new Dynaudio Special 25's and Belles 21A Auricap pre and Ref. 150A amp. I plan on upgrading my speaker cables from the current Nordost Super Flatline Mk II. I was considering Shunyata as there is a local dealer to audition, Nordost Blue Heaven or Red Dawn, but am aware that there is lots of others to consider. I want a nice neutral wire that gives me all the information that comes from the amp. I am not looking to impress others with the cost but if it contributes greatly to the system I am not afraid to invest in a good set of cables. Thanks.
davt
jeff_jones
418 posts
 
I liked Acoustic Zen Holograms with some C3's which are similar to the 25's. Went the 'cable company' route and listened to maybe 9 cables in the 1k-3k range before I bought.
cmo
471 posts
 
I had Special 25's for a while and found Kimber Monacle XL to work pretty good. Do not use Nordost......... They sounded like crap to me (both SPM, and Blue Heaven)......... Didn't like em, no way.

Chris
jack_dotson
210 posts
 
Chris, could you elaborate a bit more on why you don't like the Nordost cables in your system/ Also, if you could tell us what your set-up is. Curious because I just bought a set of Blue Heavens I'm testing today and would like to comapare notes if you have the time.
cmo
471 posts
 
Jack,

The Nordost house sound is thin and also somehow out of phase to my ears. With the Special 25's they brought out too much midrange prominance (around 500-1K) and just made the speakers sound edgy and forward. The bass was pretty weak too.

Although I'm sure there is better, the Kimber's evened up the frequency response...... got rid of that forward midrange, and put the bottom back in. They sound a lot less mechanical to me....... more sweet and musical.

Chris
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davt OP
505 posts
 
Jack, I just spent considerable time trying cables for my Special 25's and it is on the Cable threads, something about nordost and shunyata. I did try the Nordost Heimdall and they were very nice, just a tad forward. I do not think that this was a fault of the cable but a characteristic of the speaker. Not a bad thing but with the Red Dawn the speakers were a bit bright. I ended with the Shunyata Gemini, not to be confused with the older lyra, a very different speaker cable. I also have spent time with the Blue heavens and I think it is a bit warmer than the Red Dawn.
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