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Help with advice for high end speaker cables for my system!

Hello I could use some advice with speaker cable choices.  I am using a Marantz AV-7704 preamp, 2 Krell  KAV250a amps, and a Krell KAV 250/A3 amp.   The 3 amps are running to a pair of Martin Logan Request floor standing speakers, a Martin Logan Cinema center channel, and a pair of Martin Logan in ceiling surround speakers.  2 of the amps are bridged, one each dedicated to a Martin Logan stereo speaker, and the Krell 3 channel amp is running the center and rear surrounds. I listen to about 50% stereo music and 50% home theater.   I could really use some help and advice with stereo speaker cables for the Martin Logan stereo speakers.  All the high end shops in my area seem to have closed, so the ability to demo different cables is apparently not an option.  I am considering Audioquest Oak cables, but really open to suggestions, especially if you have used similar components with good results.  Thank you!!
admiralrobert1
erik_squires
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do you have adequate room treatment? 
soix
9,456 posts
 
HA!!!  I think I had the same old Monster Cable wires I bought back in the early 80s.  I upgraded to a shotgun biwire pair of Acoustic Zen Satori, and they did for my system exactly what you're looking for.  Are you biwiring, and what length do you need?  There's a 6ft single wire pair of Hologram IIs (the next step up from my Satoris) on eBay for $599 that would be an excellent cable for what you're looking for.  Best of luck!
admiralrobert1 OP
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Thanks everyone.  I need 4-5 foot each. They are biwire at the speakers, so that is the desired configuration. I am not sure what adequate room treatment is, but I would say my room is a great size and a little “bright”. It has hardwood floors with an area rug that helps dampen reflection.  It is not a perfect room, and I am not looking for a perfect system, just a very substantial upgrade from what I have today.  Thanks for all the advice!

ron1319
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Just call the Cable Company and demo a few pairs at different price points. It’s almost free (5% of retail) which means for $100 towards any purchase you can demo $2000 of cables. $150 for $3000 worth. Try some. See what you like. I have Cardas, Kimber and AQ right now that I’m borrowing but what works for me may not be best for your system. Just try some and see what you like.  No need to listen to what anybody else has to say or listen to bs about lamp cord.
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