Audio Sensibility vs. Signal Cable speaker cable


These are two relatively new audio cable companies. Signal Cable offers a speaker cable called the "Ultra" which has generated some review comments and customer testimonials. Audio Sensibility's Testament speaker cable has only one review in "Stereo Times". Both claim to offer sound quality that is far superior to the much more expensive major brand cables.

Has anyone used, or auditioned either one of these cable brands?? Audio Sensibility's "Testament" cable seems better built and substantial compared to the Signal Cable "Ultra speaker cable, though the latter is much less expensive

However, the question is whether either can provide high-end sound quality worthy of high end speakers
sunnyjim
Have you ever seen anyone NOT saying that they have giant killers and other nonsense.

All part of the game.
I use Audio Sensibility cables and they sound awesome and represent excellent value. I would suggest to anyone interested in their cables to spend some time on their website.

Audio Sensibility only uses the finest material: 6N and 7N Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper supplied by Furukawa Electric of Japan, Furutech connectors, etc. These are the same material (conductors) used by Acoustic Zen, Harmonic Technology, Purist Audio Design, Audioquest (higher end), Atlas, MIT and many others BUT at a significant lower price.

You know exactly what you are buying, plus they offer a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are interested in 7N (OCC) silver cables, their prices cannot be beat.
To Snofun, One assumption that every audiophile should make about this "obsession" is that manufacturers's goals are to make profit by making wild and generally unjustified claims about their products.

Be that as it may, we still can "hope", and should expect, that of the numerous brands of cable products available, somebody is honest, and can deliver a product to market that is outstanding and reasonable in price

To Brf, you provided the link to Audio Sensibility on another member's thread. That is how I found out about this brand of speaker cable The cable does look well made and substantial. However, Milpai's point is well taken about not knowing much about this product.

I addressed the same point in an e-mail to the designer yesterday about the one review that exists about the cables,which is not really convincing and overly enthusiastic. I realize that AS offers a 30 trial and refund policy, but do most buyers want to hand out say $500, and then have to be concerned about the refund should they return them Also, Canada has some export fees that make transaction a pain in the ass

I would say you would do members interested in this cable a large favor by informing us (first) what your speakers and electronics are. Second, and this is key, WHY YOU THINK THE SPEAKER CABLE SOUNDS AWESOME. IS THE BASS CLEAN AND TIGHT, HIGHS SMOOTH, AND THE CABLES SOUND MUSICAL, THAT IS, HOLD YOUR CONSCIOUS ATTENTION BECAUSE THEY JUST SOUND RIGHT.

Lastly, What type of music do you generally listen to??? Thanks, Sunnyjim
To Brownfan. Thank you for your recommendation of VH Audio. However, they don't seem to list models of speaker cable. In addition, they look like a bulk wire supplier for audio/video commercial uses which does not suggest that their speaker cable is any better than SignalCable or Audio Sensibility recommended by member Brf.

I don't think I googled up the wrong company Their website indicates they are not a one man one horse operation. Let me know if you have a link to the company you cited in your comment. Thanks, Jim
Sunnyjim, I didn’t list my system or details of my listening impressions because this is not MY review of Audio Sensibility (AS) cables, but merely a recommendation for anyone interested in cables to check them out. Cables are both user and system dependent, and one size does not fit all.

A lot of cable manufactures use “marketing spin” to differentiate them from the competition and justify the price charge. I was drawn to Audio sensibility due to the fact that they lay it all out for the consumer to make an informed choice. Take a look what other cable manufactures charge for 6N and 7N (OCC) copper and silver cables without the custom made Furutech connectors.

Audio Sensibility is a small boutique company. The ONLY reason that AS has access to 6N and 7N Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) materials is due to AS owner’s personal and professional relationship with Dr. Ohno himself. A significant cost associated with “mainstream” cable manufactures is attributed to the cost of advertising and marketing in magazines etc. AS does not advertise or aggressively promote their cables, therefore, those cost are not passed onto the consumer.

As for buying from Canada, AS cables are exempt from duties under NAFTA since they are manufactured in Canada. The only risk you run is shipping cost.

I have no interest in Audio Sensibility cables other than being a satisfied customer. If you need internet consensus that this is the cable for you, then I would suggest you move onward. If AS cables peek your interest based on their science and quality of materials, I suggest you give them a try