I am a dealer for AQ and I have tested a bunch of AQ cables and I have found their copper cables are very similar, just with an increasing gauge. They are pretty transparent/revealing with a noteworthy level of detail and have a distinct emphasis on bass. I would not call them bright but they certainly are not warm. This is across Robin Hood, William Tell and Thunderbird. Not bad, just what I have experienced. I have not tested the silver Robin Hoods and have no POV on them.
I recently swapped in Clarus Crimson. The manufacturer sent me a bunch of cables on demo. I found them to be more neutral. Treble and detail level was similar but the bass bloat I was experiencing in my system went away entirely but I wouldn't call them lean. I was pleased enough that I am now a Clarus dealer and am planning to use the Crimsons at NY Audio Show.
To be clear, not saying the Clarus is better, just more balanced in my system. I am running an AVM Evolution A5.2 integrated into Vivid Kaya 45 speakers.
I recently swapped in Clarus Crimson. The manufacturer sent me a bunch of cables on demo. I found them to be more neutral. Treble and detail level was similar but the bass bloat I was experiencing in my system went away entirely but I wouldn't call them lean. I was pleased enough that I am now a Clarus dealer and am planning to use the Crimsons at NY Audio Show.
To be clear, not saying the Clarus is better, just more balanced in my system. I am running an AVM Evolution A5.2 integrated into Vivid Kaya 45 speakers.