Hi did anyone have a chance to audition the new Acoustic Zen double barrel speaker cables Vs. cards golden reference ? I have had the impression that the CGR are too "warm", less open and somewhat bloated in the mid bass. the acoustic zen are very open , Airy, and tend to lack warmth. your impressions are welcome thanks mamhoon
Mamhoon, I would not say that the Acoustic Zen speaker wire lacks warmth, it does not, it just offers what your calling warmth(liquidity/musicality) with much better details,macrodynamics, and extension then the Cardas GR.
In my system I use Absolute speaker wire with great sonic results. I have found Cardas wires to be very euphonic when I have tried them and that the Acoustic Zen wires are very musical/organic and still offer details and dynamics.
I'm using acoustic zen's Double Barrel. Having compared it against the CGR, I can say that the CGR doensn't stand a chance, being rolled-off at the top and less transparent at the midrange. The AZDB also gives much better bass weight and speed.
Other cables tried: Dnm/Reson, Harmonic Tech Pro-11 plus biwire, VDH Inspiration
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