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bulk cable purchase

I have a new room configuration and will need to purchase longer cables. I currently have MIT T3 cables mated between my Bryston 3bst and Vandersteen 1c. I would like to set up my stereo in my new house this weekend before company comes over. Does anyone have any opinions on rather I should
1) Buy dirt cheap cable for around a dollar or so per foot and hold out for a really good deal in the a-gon classified ads?
2) Find something new locally for 6-8 per foot, such as Audioquest Type 8 with no intentions of upgrading in the near future (would these be a noticable downgrade of my MIT's?)
3) Any thoughts on using unequal lengths, such as using (1)8' and (1) 15' if I go with bulk cable?
Budget is around $200.00 or so, roughly 15ft lengths.

Thanks for any input!
vanderstephen
thorman
1,262 posts
 
Go to home depot and pick up some (orange black stripe )power cord cable . Make your own speaker cables.Even if you use bare wire it will be as good as what you can afford to buy for your needs considering length etc.,vs. $200 factory made sp.cables.Check the forums on home depot stuff and get a feel for whats going on...I am using the Orange power cord/cables in my cellar system for virtualy peanuts and it works pretty well..Great bargain for the diy-er
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
This is sold at Home Depot as 14 gauge outdoor extension cord. A 50-footer will set you back about 20 bucks. It was reviewed in 2004 in The Absolute Sound by Paul Seydor where it more than held its own against some $400-500 cables. I've used it for almost two years, replacing much more expensive speaker wire and power cords, and think it's pretty amazing stuff. Dave
mre2007
90 posts
 
I'd consider Kimber Kable 4PR as something that would work well for the time being and come in under budget and would represent a great performer!

-Marc
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