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Need good speaker cable for modest system.

Have new Cambridge Azur 540 system and Mission 701 speakers. Am looking at reasonably priced speaker cables. Audioquest Type 4 & Kimber Cable 4PR. Any idea which would sound best and bring the most detail and control out of my system? Any other cable suggestions?
hallhill4
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mikesinger
572 posts
 
go for the discovery 1-2-3. they make great cables and are reasonably priced.

mike
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Signal Cable is also inexpensive and a fairly safe choice.
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timo
610 posts
 
Agree with Mikesinger re: Discovery. I have some six foot lengths of Discovery Signature Speaker cable which is a step up from 1-2-3 if you are interested.
mtbrider
150 posts
 
River Cables FLEXYGY.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Tributaries Cables
jb3
45 posts
 
I have Signal Cables and really enjoy them. My system is approx. the same "level" as yours, and they were my choice. They are not the "last word" of course, but for the money are very very good.IMO
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
I strongly suggest military grade silver plated copper, 12 ga, about 37-41 strands, Teflon insulated. This will outperform stuff like Kimber 8TC and similar...
hallhill4 OP
5 posts
 
Thanks everyone for your responses, it has given me more food for thought.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Coincident CST 0.5 is very close to expensive loudspeaker cable in price. $200 for an 8 foot pair. Great bass, a nice warm, full sound, with a lot of detail.

Gets my recommendation every day of the week.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
Take a look at the Anti-Cable offered at Zero Impedance. You may have to email Paul for information. I haven't heard these, but Paul has been getting some good testimonials.
wrayray
40 posts
 
Ditto the Discovery 1-2-3. For the money it is very difficult to better if you want a true to the music cable.
stuartbranson
183 posts
 
Get in touch with greggstraley@yahoo.com
His are the best value I've come across. Excellent sound. Open, detailed, good soundstage all with a money back guarantee.
ajahu
306 posts
 
Try RScables
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cpdunn99
639 posts
 
I agree about Gregg Straley's cables (which are cryo'd, by the way). They definitely are better than the AZ Matrix Reference that I have in my system. A much more open soundstage, better detail. And for the price, well, they're a steal!
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