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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

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brf
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I use Audio Sensibility cables and they sound awesome and represent excellent value. I would suggest to anyone interested in their cables to spend some time on their website.

Audio Sensibility only uses the finest material: 6N and 7N Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper supplied by Furukawa Electric of Japan, Furutech connectors, etc. These are the same material (conductors) used by Acoustic Zen, Harmonic Technology, Purist Audio Design, Audioquest (higher end), Atlas, MIT and many others BUT at a significant lower price.

You know exactly what you are buying, plus they offer a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are interested in 7N (OCC) silver cables, their prices cannot be beat.
brf
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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
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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