AudioQuest DBS Field

If I understand it correctly cables not used for a while sound worse and require break-in period. DBS field prevents it by keeping molecules organized all the time. Also, polarization of molecules is probably stronger with higher voltage (lower dielectric absorption).

Audioquest explains:

"AudioQuest’s DBS creates a strong stable electrostatic field which saturates and polarizes (organizes) the
molecules of the insulation. This minimizes both energy storage in the insulation and the multiple nonlinear
time-delays. Sound appears from a surprisingly black background with unexpected detail and dynamic
contrast. The DBS pack’s batteries will last for years. A test button and LED allow for the occasional battery
check."

"I use Audioquest for all my interconnect and speaker cables by the way"

I use Acoustic Zen - better bang for the buck IMHO.

Paulsax - That's mechanics of dielectric absorption. You'll find it here: http://www.sencore.com/uploads/files/UnderstandDielectricAbsorption.pdf

Is it significant? I have no idea since I don't use Audioquest but some their cables like "Sky" are very, very good. Reviewers mentioned some difference with DBS ON vs OFF but it could be placebo effect as well. I don't know enough to question Audioquest. Acoustic Zen Absolute (foam Teflon in oversized tubes), that I use, is as good as SKY but without DBS.

Paulsax - Cable is capacitor. Its capacitance and inductance might play role. Purity of metal might play role as well. The rest of it is a big question mark.

I had two speaker cables with about similar highs, lows and midrange but one of them was lean sounding while the other was full sounding (male voices chestiness). Difference was very pronounced (lower midrange) with the same amp and speakers. I don't know how to explain it just with resistance, capacitance and inductance model.

I'm always very skeptical but at my first encounter with better than lamp cord speaker cable - Audioquest Indigo (sold by foot) I experienced very muffled sound for first 30 min then very bright sound that eventually settled. People claim that there is no break-in with cables and nothing is better than lamp cord.

Paulsax - Maybe not physical changes in dielectric but forming and orienting dipoles in presence of electric field.

Paulsax - depolarization into random state is called relaxation. Dependent on material it can take from relatively short time to a year. Some materials might be permanently polarized. They are called electrets. Electrets can be natural, like quartz or artificially made my melting material and cooling it in electrostatic field.

Science behind it is very complicated and many things can be affected. I will leave it to Cable companies.

As for people who don't believe that cables make a difference and post on cable forum it reminds me story about deaf many who answered add for music teacher just to tell them they shouldn't count on him.

Paulsax - exactly. I'm leaving it to others as well.

It would be a great arrogance on my part to say that it cannot work because I cannot understand it.

It wouldn't be right for me to say that AQ doesn't know what they doing (or cheat people) because I cannot hear the difference.

It would be out of this world arrogance to say that it cannot work and doesn't make sense without even listening.

Most of people use computer's everyday or take drugs with no comprehension how they work. I tend to trust renown manufacturers and not seek conspiracy.