Luxman L505-u/KEF-LS-50/25' Run Speaker Cable


Well I guess the title says most of it, but I'm looking for some speaker cables to replace my Audioquest Type 4s. I'm not hoping to "tame" anything or change the sound in any way other than to improve all of the things the sytem currently does well: timbral accuracy, detail/separation, mid-range and upper mid-range musicality, airy highs, along with upper bass thump and a satisfying--to me at least--bass. It's good, don't get me wrong. But does anyone suggest a cable capable of accentuating all of these things and able to work over long runs?

OK, if I HAD to identify two areas for improvement, I would say better low volume performance--I have to turn it up a bit to hear the sound qualities described above. And sometimes with certain recordings the LS-50s can get shouty, a bit like the "Lowther shout".

Anyway, any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Just wondering at this point. Thanks!
rosedanny

Showing 1 response by marakanetz

Lower volume performance cannot be corrected by speaker wire. It's a matter of amp and speaker synergy. It's a dynamic characteristics with impedance response plot of speaker and even more to consider. In you current situation, I see that your speakers would benefit from higher power I'd say 150WPC+ to get slight improvement of lower volume listening, but best way is to look to replace them. Also I'd continue to experiment with placement and listening position which is a challenge for open baffle speakers. Adding a sub is also another wise decision for your goal.
i've never considered money spent for high-end wire wise except i guess kimber 4tc unterminated bulk when i heard the most improvement of details vs. any wire tested for any price, but after considerations above you may just as well be OK with your current wire.