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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
sunnyjim OP
927 posts
 
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
brf
1,715 posts
 
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.
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milpai
2,421 posts
 
Sunnyjim,
Did you try the Audio Sensibility cables yet? I am wondering if the OCC material makes a big difference.
loftarasa
171 posts
 
I've not got experience of their speaker cables, but I've dealt with Steve at Audio Sensibility for a few items - including a return from the USA - great service, good products, no hassle with billing or shipping or refund.

I do use OCC cables throughout my system and do like what they do (Audience AU24E - which are my main speaker cables - is OCC, too).
bluenose
387 posts
 
Hi, I hope this may be some help to you. I replaced Acoustic Zen in my system with all Audio Sensibility. A worthwhile improvement in ...more music, quieter, blacker backgrounds. I also replaced a PS audio Quintet with the bigger Power Distribution Box. Steve at AS is the real deal. Highly recommened. Of course, everything is system dependant. YMMV. System was Newform Research R8-30's, Luxman L503S Limited Edition, Oppo 105, Roxan Zerxes TT
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