Audio Sensibility vs. Signal Cable speaker cable

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

Brf,, OK OK, no need to get huffy in your reply. We are only discussing audio cables, not political idealogy.

As I commented in either this thread, or another, I don't want to necessarily get on the cable exchange "merry go round" of 30 day trials.

Generally, I would enjoy free shipping to me whether it is AS, Crimson Audio, The Cable Company Clear Day Cable, Straightwire, etc etc. but I would have to pay for return shipping should I not like the particular cable which is about $20-$25 via USPS Priority Mail from Hawaii where I currently live.

BTW, AS cables only "peek my interest" from the few member and online testimonials about the sound quality, not".... their science and quality of materials" I have owned a few so called technically advanced cables that regardless of the science used, sounded dreadful even after thirty days

No risk, no reward. As previously mentioned, cables are very system dependent and must be tried in one owns system. Testimonial and reviews are no guarantee.

The obvious best method to audition cables is to get dealer loaners, failing that option, engaging a company that offers a 30 day guarantee is IMHO the best alternative. Yes, you may loose shipping cost if unsatisfied, but at least you are not saddled with a product that does not work for your system.