So I did it: I just bought a pair of 4pr terminated with bananas by Kimber.
I thought I would never spend that kind of money on speaker cables, but given the vintage look of my simple gear (sometimes Wharfedale Denton, sometimes Totem Hawk, Marantz integrated 8400... ok not so vintage), I thought the 4pr would dress it well without changing the sound.
I hooked up the 4PR this morning and I have been listening to my system the entire day while working, and i hate to say it, but the sound has changed! I am with pixelriffic, it sounds more transparent, more direct, more impactful. The Marantz really like them obviously, and it sounds lively, even with the Denton! First time I here a touch of sibilance sometimes with these speakers.
BUT, the best bang for the buck is still the Canare 4s8 for about $20. Can't be the value.
I thought I would never spend that kind of money on speaker cables, but given the vintage look of my simple gear (sometimes Wharfedale Denton, sometimes Totem Hawk, Marantz integrated 8400... ok not so vintage), I thought the 4pr would dress it well without changing the sound.
I hooked up the 4PR this morning and I have been listening to my system the entire day while working, and i hate to say it, but the sound has changed! I am with pixelriffic, it sounds more transparent, more direct, more impactful. The Marantz really like them obviously, and it sounds lively, even with the Denton! First time I here a touch of sibilance sometimes with these speakers.
BUT, the best bang for the buck is still the Canare 4s8 for about $20. Can't be the value.