The Vahalla's can be edgy and expensive. I use the Cabledyne Reference silver XLRs and the full spectrum is very smooth and focused. Prices are crazy cheap. FWIW.
This review convinced me: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=510810
This review convinced me: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=510810