So you like the way they're colored but you'd like them to be colored a different way?
Sounds to me as if you need a tone control, not better/different speakercable.
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Sounds to me as if you need a tone control, not better/different speakercable.
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Better than AQ Midnight + Speaker Cables?
I recently purchased AQ Midnight + speaker wire on Agon after reading rave reviews or Audio Review. Specifically that they added tremendous bass, warmth, yet still retained upper end detail and bite.
Well after purchasing some on Agon for around $150 shipped, I can tell you that most of what was said above is true. It imparts incredibly powerful bass, more authority to the sound, more warmth overall, but fully extended high's with plenty of detail at the same time.
Yes, they added a bit of a veil, but to get more system warmth I'll accept some veiling. So what don't I like?
I love the improvement in bass output, timbral realism, and overall naturalness and authority. What I'm not as crazy about is a kind of forwardness or edginess. I'm looking for the basic attributes of the AQ Midnight plus's but with a smoother, less assertive overall presentation.
Has anyone that's heard these recommend something along the same lines with a bit more of a refined sound?
Well after purchasing some on Agon for around $150 shipped, I can tell you that most of what was said above is true. It imparts incredibly powerful bass, more authority to the sound, more warmth overall, but fully extended high's with plenty of detail at the same time.
Yes, they added a bit of a veil, but to get more system warmth I'll accept some veiling. So what don't I like?
I love the improvement in bass output, timbral realism, and overall naturalness and authority. What I'm not as crazy about is a kind of forwardness or edginess. I'm looking for the basic attributes of the AQ Midnight plus's but with a smoother, less assertive overall presentation.
Has anyone that's heard these recommend something along the same lines with a bit more of a refined sound?
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Larryb is right on the money... It's a good cable but to me (and my system) there are better; I went with Cardas. You can check my review of a comparison between Cardas Quadlink 5c and AQ MidnightII here (for what it's worth)... http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=cables&n=27571&review=1 Your mileage may vary, play on synergy, etc., etc. Happy Listening! |
Larryb, your experiences with AQ Midnight mirror mine. I was also more than disappointed with the bass response. From their literature, the copper, and the very heavy AWG, it should be powerful, but I found the opposite. Other cables that I found to be better were Vampire STIII and Coincident CST0.5, if you are on a budget. And, a few Cardas, Coincident CST1 and TRS, AlphaCore Goertz, and JPS Superconductor. All had the bass impact/warmth, with the more liquid treble I was looking for. |
Deecee - thanks for the review. I've also been looking at Cardas, but they're usually beyond my (wife approved) price range (whipping sound). Trelja - tell me more about the other cables you mention. One other thing I'm not crazy about with the Midnights is a dryness in the uppers and mids. I'm surprised though that you didn't find an improvement in bass. From the Straight Wire I was using it was night and day. |
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