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Kimber BiFocal XL speaker cable

I am looking for a pair of this speaker for quite a while, interestingly, there is none for sale.
I am wondering if it's not good, so nobody use them, or they are too good that nobody want to sell them?
Basically, I want a speaker cable, bi-wireable and capable of high current appilcation, warmer (or more bass shall I say), I believe Kimber BiFocal XL is a good choice base on specs and also some forum posts...but is there a better alternative for me? Your thought?
Thanks a lot and have a great holiday to everybody!
winstonwang
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mrfastguy250aol
65 posts
 
I have owned quite a few speaker cables including Kimber Bi-Focals and honestly, in my system i was not impressed with them, i think the cables from Transparent or Analysis plus are a better value, for bass extension i recommend any of the higher end transparents. I thought they had the best range and bass extension by a wide margin over the Kimber.
Hope this helps!
Happy listening!
petehul
28 posts
 
I have a different opinion than Mrfastguy. (Isn't this hobby great!)

I have used the BiFocal XL for a couple of years. The cable is neutral on the base end. I could easily hear the difference in base when I changed power amps. Tremendous punch, very fast and tight. However, if you are trying to help create a base sound in a slightly light system these cables won't help you, in my opinion.



jsl23
14 posts
 
I have used BiFocal XL for years. They are essentially neutral, image well and seem fully extended in both bass and high treble without over-emphasis. I have used them with Levinson SS and Rogue tube amps, and both Totem Mani-2's and Vandersteen 3A sig's at various times. I have always been satisfied. Folks who own them seem to keep them.
zikhmark
28 posts
 
I have BiFocal in my system and very happy with them since I installed in my Mcintosh 352 and Dunlavy SC-IV speakers.I had/tried many "exotic"speaker cables,but this cable hard to beat for price/performance.Just my opinion.
winstonwang OP
4 posts
 
OK, seems Kimber will not extend bass (also too difficult to find a used one)...so I gonna try Analysis plus (Transparent got network box? never liked cables with network)...it has T1 spade, how is the size compare to WBT 0680?
Thanks!
nighthawk
259 posts
 
Winston, it sounds like you want a cable that emphasizes bass, not extends it. I would suggest you look into Monster Cable.
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bombaywalla
1,958 posts
 
>>I would suggest you look into Monster Cable.

Yikes!! Double Yikes!
(but I know you're trying to give him what he wants).
winstonwang OP
4 posts
 
Thanks for all your suggestion. I have ordered AP SOLO 8, I will see if it's a keeper or ...
Well, I mean warmer not emphasize bass; Monster is something I was using 10 years ago in all my system, and I still have them in my HT setup now, they are not very bad IMHO and it's good enough for HT I believe..
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