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Acoustic Zen Satori VS Analysis Plus Oval 9

Would someone who has compared these 2 very popular
speaker cables be so kind as to share their impressions
as to how they differ in sound?

I did a search on Satori and Oval 9 here and it came
up kind of lite.

I know cables sound different depending on the gear
they are connected to but some general comments from
someone who has done a shoot-out would be very helpful
to me..

Thanks in advance..
tom92602
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nietzschelover
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In my system (not posted on the 'gon), the Oval 9 was warmer--which may, or, may not be a good thing, depending. And it had more pronounced bass. It may go deeper, too. But, at the time, my system died at about 45HZ, so I don't know.
The Satori was better in every other may imaginable, so why list them all?
tom92602 OP
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So it sounds like the Oval 9 is great for bass but
looses out to the Satori in all other aspects.

From with I would assume the Satori sounds more "alive"
and tuneful...?
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nietzschelover
93 posts
 
Yes. And more holographic with a much bigger sound stage and greater clarity.
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kijanki
4,433 posts
 
Satori - according to reviews has a little fuller lower midrange. It was perfect for my lean class D amp. Bass is strong and well controlled.
tom92602 OP
65 posts
 
I have have Adagios breaking in and the bass seems
a little leaner than what I am used to.

I ordered some Analysis Plus Oval 9s based on the
above comments. I want to make the bass stronger
and I don't want to give up any dynamic impact.
And I want to impart as much warmth as possible.

Should I try Satori (or even the Hologram)also or do
the Ovals 9s win on all 3 qualities that I need more of:
Bass, Dynamics, Warmth...??

I'd rather prevent buying and reselling if the cables
are have no chance of furthering these 3 qualities over
the oval 9s.
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