I concur- I think the antis are a real gift for affordable cable buyers.
I've been using Antis in my bedroom system for awhile, as well as a couple of pairs of anti-ICs. I think they are better than the other "affordable" options I've used, such as AQ and even Kimber 8TC, and many older formulations. They are not as satisfying as todays best offerings in the "over $500" class, however. My Zu Libtecs ($800 retail, but available on ebay for around $200-250/ 8ft.) have better soundstaging and are more neutral on top, and the Acoustic Zen Satori Shotguns ($1188/8ft.) are in a different league all around. That said, these improvements are not necessarily apparent in all systems. The Antis are a great value, though, particularly used.
I also think the Anti-ICs w/ Eichmanns are an even better performer for the $. They are quite nice sounding. I do like the Zu Mission IC better, being more refined sounding, but it is twice the price.
I've been using Antis in my bedroom system for awhile, as well as a couple of pairs of anti-ICs. I think they are better than the other "affordable" options I've used, such as AQ and even Kimber 8TC, and many older formulations. They are not as satisfying as todays best offerings in the "over $500" class, however. My Zu Libtecs ($800 retail, but available on ebay for around $200-250/ 8ft.) have better soundstaging and are more neutral on top, and the Acoustic Zen Satori Shotguns ($1188/8ft.) are in a different league all around. That said, these improvements are not necessarily apparent in all systems. The Antis are a great value, though, particularly used.
I also think the Anti-ICs w/ Eichmanns are an even better performer for the $. They are quite nice sounding. I do like the Zu Mission IC better, being more refined sounding, but it is twice the price.