MIT bashed, not Transparent, why?

Perfectimage You ask a question that is curious to me also. I really try to stay away from controversial issues concerning components since synergy is much more important than trying to ascertain whether a particular product on its own is worth its salt or not. I have commented on the effects of MIT speaker cables in my system and can only say that they offer by far the biggest improvement I have heard in speaker cables to date. That appreciation is greater with each passing day when listening to familiar recordings. I really think that there may be a sonic characteristic (relaxed and smooth)and maybe on the part of some that don't like MIT, that is not something their system needs. Maybe it is the fact that they have network boxes that some feel add unwanted colorations. All I can say is that those that have a system that lends itself towards a bright balance, particularly in the high frequencies, may find these cables to be the best solution and along the way may find out about other aspects of MIT that to my ears sets them apart, image placement, firmer bass and greater resolution of inner harmonic detail. The sound is more palpable, dynamic contrasts more real with a great jump factor without becoming edgy. That is what I hear and it is unmistakable in my system.

I think it is because of the market presence of MIT(all the way down to mass - fi stores). Familiarity breeding contempt. On a smaller scale, a similar thing happened with StraightWire and WireWorld. The market being saturated with the original brand will eventually produce people who hate the brand. The smaller company does not engender the same emotions, as similar as the products may be.

Maybe people have tried both and just prefer Transparent. It has been known to happen before. Even after breaking them in MIT just didn't work for me, they always seemed to put in some haze and smooth things out too much.

Great question no money - I've never seen a product that some people hate so much. I'm not questioning the reasons, I'm sure in most cases they are legimate opinions. I for one have used MIT in several different systems. I even had pre network cables that are better today than some of the competition. I use 330 shotgun ic's and did exstensive (for me) comparisons and found them to be far superior. There not warm and the highs aren't rolled off but smooth and natural. I've got them in a warm system already. They image like crazy, like no other cable I've heard. I have speaker cables too but I just bought Thiels and can't use them - biwire. I would love to hear them, I wish I could trade em cause I don't want to buy more right now - kids college tuition. I do think there way overpriced but I think that about all wire. But we're in a luxury hobby and paying luxury prices. Look at wine and ultra premium spirit prices! $55 for a 1.75L of Vodka, that's $175+ profit per case for the supplier, that's a fact! Fastest 2 growing categories in the industry. Sorry about the soapbox - I'm enjoying a cold bud.

I have MIT interconnects and speaker cable throughout my system, and I love the sound of them. Trust your ears.