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Speaker cable suggestion for new system

I recently upgraded my old stereo system - well, perhaps I should say replaced as the only thing left at this point are my old Monster XP1 cables.

So, after spending a few dollars, my new system now consists of:

Creek Destiny integrated
Music Hall CD25.2
PSB Synchrony OneBs
Nordost Baldur interconnect

Am hoping that I can get some good recommendations on cables to replace the Monsters. Right now I am looking at Audioquest GBC (which looks like a pretty good deal at HMC Audio), or possibly Kimberkable 4TC. Frankly, I am not looking at spend tons of dough on the cables, but am looking for a good value for the $.

Thanks in advance for the advice!
jonsocal
jonsocal OP
9 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions - I didn't think people would be shy in expressing their opinions on this subject! Keep 'em coming!

Quick question: In my current configuration, the speaker cables run from my stereo which sits in a built-in bookshelf and terminate at a wall panel (Niles Audio). From there, I have a short "jumper" that plugs into both the panel and speakers. This looks cleaner from an aesthetic point of view, but I am not sure what inefficiencies a break like this can introduce. Any thoughts?
listener57
730 posts
 
Jonsocal,
I had once tried your method in a secondary location, and an ordinary quality wall panel/plate eliminates any chance to get the best sound from your speaker cable purchase.
Unless it is impossible, first try out-in-the-open.
Next, compare to your invisible speaker wire hook-up technique.
Then, make your own (easy) decision.
vman71
218 posts
 
I really like my Pear Comice speaker cables. I think they are outstanding for the price.
runmeshaw
7 posts
 
I agree with Tweak1 on the Clear Day Solid Core speaker cables. I bought these to try out on my Zu Druid speakers and they sound real good. They replaced my kimber 4tc that i had in there before. For the price of $125 8ft pair you can't go wrong. I bought the solid core silver cables instead of the copper. Don't know how the copper sound but the silver sounds real nice on my all tube system.
jonsocal OP
9 posts
 
Can't seem to find Clear Day anywhere...how do I find these?
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