Differences in Audioquest Storm series (Thunder, Tornado, Hurricane)


Hi guys, I'm currently running a Audioquest Niagara 1000 conditioner, Line Magnetic 508IA integrated amp, SOTM Trifecta and a Denafrips Venus. Running the AQ Thunder from wall to the Niagara 1000, and from the 1000 to the integrated amp, AQ Z3 everywhere else.

My question is for those who had experiences with each entry in this line of power cables, how much of a difference does each tier bring vs. the previous one? What would I expect if I upgraded the main cable (wall to Niagara 1000) to the Tornado for example?

Thanks in advance.
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Showing 2 responses by saleh84

For a pair of powered subwoofers, I'm lost between tornado and hurricane.
For my streamer, dac and amp, and wall to power strip, i have firebirds high current and source (simply amazing, upgraded to from Thunder and hurricanes).
Wondering though for a subwoofer if i should save and get two tornado, or splash extra a get 2 hurricanes. Its a one time purchase but still some decent savings.
Happy new year everyone btw ))
Ricerd1,

Wish i have 2 extra cables of firebird, hurricane and tornado to try them out on the subs. But don't have any and need my current firebird cables to power the main components itself. 

From a humble experience in the past, changing from Thunderbird to hurricane on my amplifier changed the bass nature and texture. So my concern is for a subwoofer it would be the same. I don't believe there is a single audio component which is immune to change in sound when power cord is changed, no matter how small the change could be, it would be present.

I was hoping for a feedback from someone who actually tried both tornado and hurricane on active subwoofers. 

Stringreen, thank you for your thoughts, but i advise you to try different cords just out of curiosity. Its not just a matter of gauge and sufficient power delivery. All storm series from audioquest has same gauge, but varying metal type and its surface finish create huge differences in SQ. I wish to understand the science behind this, but for now I'm certain its true without knowing why...!