$250 used speaker cables for warm system


I'm looking to upgrade from my Monster Z Series speaker cables and could use a few suggestions.

System:
SF Line1 Pre
Odyssey Stratos amp
VA Bach speakers
SignalCable interconnects
REL Storm sub

I listen mainly to Rock such as Pearl Jam, Audioslave, Jack Johnson, etc.
My system leans toward the warm side and could use more detail and speed. I'm not opposed to DIY kits such as those from DIYCable. Others have suggested solid core cables for the VA's, I've even considered DIY silver designs, but they are bit out of budget.

Oh and they need to be 10' and shielded.

Thanks
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Showing 1 response by mikesinger

might want to try the monster 2.2 or 2.4 (biwire).

they are a highly underated cable. i am not a monster fan (tara, cardas, xlo..etc). but if you look at audio review & sterophile ( recommended components), you will see that they aare a very good.

they have a incredible tight bottom end, warm midrange and velvty highs. the cardas products has a tendency to be too warm and obsure the detail, with a midbass hump. the 2.4 "in my system" sounds better.

they can also be found on the used market, so they arent that much $$$$. they are the cable i have heard under $750 ne and $250 used.

my system -

pse studio v mono blocks ( similar to classe)
audio research ls 12 ( very neutral)
philips 963 ( incredible unit - best bargain hi-fi has seen in a long time)
alon II ( very revealing )
XLO signiture 2 & Tara master interconnects

hope that helps !!

mike