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Vandersteen and NOT BI WIRE---Your thoughts

I have the Quatro's---powered by CJ ET 250 S and ET 5 Pre--in spite of the advice from many, I find that speakers simply sound cleaner with high end speaker wire, and bridging to the bass. I'd love to hear the thoughts of others. My current set up sounds clean and clear in the mid---no muddiness--in between with the bass--generally better sound. (previous bi wire was Audio Comets) And I'm really liking it. Would welcome all input as I'm searching for the best speaker wire that would bring out the best in these speakers-- pro or con and advice related to bringing system to "next level"--thanks--
bluesnbike1954
unsound
7,318 posts
 
I've heard the all the Vandersteens in many different systems, and though I'm not sure of the argument(s) in favor of it, I always felt they sounded best with bi-wired identical separate runs of the same speaker cables. I'd suggest you contact Alpha-Core for a free trial of 2 sets of Goertz MI or AG 3 speaker cables with zobels.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I just changed the speaker cables in both systems to Mapleshade Helix and Double Helix cables and I have not heard better speaker cables. Despite their 30 day return policy, they are keepers. Clarity, phase accuracy, dynamics and extension are all improved over the Tara, Harmonic Tech, Tranparent cables I have used in the past.
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jeffreybehr
805 posts
 
"Unfortunately, Audioquest Slate doesn't seem to be available anymore. Is there an equivalent?"

I don't know if Rocket88 is better or worse, but it's a fine cable well suited to single biwiring, it uses DBS to keep the cable broken in, and it's available with the correct small spades at the speaker end.
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programmergeek
322 posts
 
I tried it both ways I prefer biwire but with that being said it is all about budget. Jumping will get you 90% there. One good cable jumpered could sound better than 2 cheaper cables biwired.
miketuason
334 posts
 
I remember back in the old days a lamp cord will do juts fine
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