I have some JPS lying around gathering dust. I do not think it is anything more than competent. For me it falls into the category of many other solid core cables - it smooths over anything nasty going on in your system and rolls off the top and bottom in a way that does not upset the overall balance. I have tried it in a variety of systems and it is bettered by many other cables. When it works it is because its "subtractive" qualities are desirable in the context of the particular system. I reckon it is OK, or even good, at the price. And if the choice is the likes of Audioquest or Monster, then I can understand why some might prefer JPS. Whew, I have been really negative this time - put it down to an over-reaction to the hype about the JPS. It is OK, but very definitely not great - and I have tried this stuff in several systems.
JPS Labs versus Audio Quest (Megasam?)
How would a person rate JPS Labs cables (speaker or interconnects) to Audio Quest? I have AQ, but have heard good things about JPS. I've heard that AQ will "simmer down" a bright system ... is this true? If so, what if one doesn't have a bright system ... does that mean they don't want AQ cables? I've heard that JPS is very neutral. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm running AQ Midnight 2 speaker cables currently but have been thinking of changing to JPS. Thanks Much.