Little bit "forward" sound - what cables to avoid?

When I heard the Nordosts, I also tried Kubala
Sosna Emotions (I bought these) and Purist A.D. Dominus Rev B's in a direct comparison.

Both of these were not very forward, with the PADs slightly recessed, the KS's about neutral in placment. The PADs had very, very deep bass that was also very solid. The bass was prominent but not overwhelming.
I think the bass orientation, while not boomy, had the effect of recessing the mids a bit, so it was an easy-on-the-ears sound.

The KS was slightly brighter but very well balanced overall, with pretty natural tonality, almost as good as my current Stealth Indras in natrualness, but the Indras still take the prize in this area.

(I now use Stealth Indras which are well balanced with very liquid highs and a very transparent, detailed, natural bass--not rolled off but not bright either, quite relaxing actually. And not forward at all.)

Audiobuzz, anything is possible... :)

You should audition the Kubala-Sosna Emotion cables if you get a chance. Of the cables you mentioned in your initial post I think these would be most to your liking.
Douglas-schroeders post sounds intriguing as well and might be worth a shot although I have no experience with what he is suggesting.

Avoid Transparent, Tara Labs, Nordost, Siltech.
Look for 1): VDH The Third 2): CARDAS Golden Ref (& above)
If you still have Proacs, look no further!!!

George

I have faced this many times in the past. While extreme cases of forwardness is a difficult situation for moderate corrections it is rather easy. The first thing I would look at for such a treatment is power cords. Typically power cords have the highest effect in taking the stage forward or backward. If you want to take it backwards try these:

1. Transparent Reference
2. ESP Essence or the Essence Reference
3. Yamamura Millenium (any one will do from these, they area amazing for source)
4. Cardas Golden Ref.
There are many more which do it, but these are the cords I am certain will help you without taking away anything from music, rather adding some to it.

Please remember these are power cord recommendations, not IC. If your system is biwirable, do try biwiring it, it will immediately relax the stage.