Thanks for the great responses - nice to know I'm not alone hereš! Weird though huh? Maybe certain companies put their better techs in the Speaker/IC manufacturing cell vs the power cable cell and then some vice versa?
Do you find that different cable manufacturers do certain types of cables better?
Hi All,
Most if not all cable manufacturers offer the gamut. Power, IC's, speaker cables, etc. Do you find that some actually specialize in a certain type? For example when it comes to IC's and speaker cables I find Transparent to be the best I have experienced. However I don't love their power cables. I think Shunyata power cables are much better. Kimber Kable I loved their speaker cables but I didn't like their IC's or power cables...For a long time I felt like system synergy was important. Pick the one manufacturer and stick with that throughout. But I have since changed my thoughts on that. For power cables I won't use anything except Shunyata but for speaker and IC's all Transparent...
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Any of you have similar experiences/thoughts? Do certain manufacturers actually specialize in say speaker cables over power cables?
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I have to agree that the among the very best in transparent interconnects and speaker cableā¦ if you want neutral, is Transparent. But, you have to want neutral. The only power cord that was not as good on my equipment was the ampā¦ and to be honestā¦ I was not testing their power cord made for amps. So I have a Cardas on my amp. Ā Cardas seems to be similar across the spectrum (interconnects and power cords), only shy on details with the tonal balance towards warm sideā¦ bass heavy. Ā DH Labsā¦ power cords not quit as good as their excellent (for the money) interconnects. one thing that has always puzzled me is why interconnects, cables, and power cords of the same brand and level tend to have the same effect. Ok, cables and interconnects I understandā¦ but to me power cords impart a similar change on a system. |
@jasonbourne52Ā ... Naah.... everyone is already accustomed to you polluting every single cable forum, so carry on.... do what you gotta do. Nobody cares Ā For the topic at hand, yes, I agree with the OP, and I have experienced the same over the years, some manufacturers do certain cable types better than other types, to my ears that is.Ā Some examples: Cardas does a great job with interconnects and speaker cables, not so much with the power cords. Shunyata is excellent with power cords on the other hand. Hopefully I am not pissing someone off.Ā |
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I'm not sure I would say better, certainly different. We have a wide selection of products available so it's up to the buyer. I for one like AudioQuest speaker cables but not their interconnects but I'm sure they are fine if you find them suitable. More personal choice than one company being better at just one type of cable.Ā |