Cables for high efficiency speakers?

Hi Stanwal,

Good question! That's exactly what I'd try first, but two things. First, I would have nothing else to compare, and second, I was told by a high efficiency speaker manufacturer that "silver" was a better way to go, and my Wireworlds were not adequate. That's why I'm asking.

Thanks all!

It is my intention to try what I have, as I've had them for fifteen years. I won't be on a never-ending quest. I'm asking the Forum, in order to avoid the hype of manufacturers and discover any recommendations from people with real experiences.

If I'm fortunate and see a pattern in the responses, I may choose and borrow a cable product to compare. Right now, I have nothing to compare or even a starting point. For me, this is a main reason to join a Forum.

Thank you for the recommendations. Stan makes a good point about silver. For example, the Horning speakers I'm considering are internally wired with copper. However, the Stealth cables that are usually recommended for them are silver. What's up with that?

I agree with Stan and Mechans about Cardas "copper." I've also used these interconnects for fifteen years, and whenever I add a little tweak for improvement, I can still hear it come through. These have been really good and dependable interconnects, but I will address a possible upgrade down-the-road.

How do you evaluate/measure skin effect?

Thanks Geoch, I will consider the Inspiration, but they may be past my price point @ $1,700/8-ft.?

Al, thank you for this information and references. I think I'm following most of this, but if not a single conductor then must go with Alternative II?

Good stuff and interesting. Thanks, Al.

Stan...I have to admit that I was told by a manufacturer that my Wireworld cable would perform better with my Thiels and not too well with the Bastanis. The recommendation was solid or braided silver, and they do make their own very expensive cables, but also have DIY silver cables at a much lower cost. The Stealth cables are also silver.

Ultimately, I'm going to let my ears be the judge, so get a couple of recommended samples from all your recommendations, get a loaner from the manufacturer, and compare them against my Wireworld cables.

Thanks, Dwr. Local dealers are becoming scarce these days, so it's good to find others who will ship you a loaner.

I just learned that the Bastanis speakers are internally wired with the same wire that's offered as their DIY cable. This cable is heavily silver-plated copper. If I wind-up with the Bastanis speakers, then it would make good sense to try their DIY cable.

Thank you guys, I will add Clear Days as a contender.