recommendation for speaker wire to soften the highs if possible


Hello,
I need help. My problem is my system sounds harsh on the highs to me. Not extremely bad, but enough that I need to fix it. My system consists of Ryan 610's, oppo Sonica Dac, and a Belles 150a hotrod amp. Speaker wires being used are old monster cable from the 90's. I also have monster cable rca. I mostly stream through Tidal. My question is can I make the desired effect by switching cables or should I add  a tube amp or pre amp. My budget on the wire would be around 300.00
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
gunmetalzin

Showing 4 responses by grannyring

The bulk Duelund 12 gauge is exactly what you are looking for and in budget. Another good one is the Western Electric 10 gauge bulk wire. If you can DIY a set, then go for it. If not, I and others can build you a great looking and sounding set of speaker cables. Both the bulk wires mentioned above will certainly improve the tone and sound quality in the all important presence area of your system. Both have great natural tone and meat on the bones texture. 
Tinned, stranded copper wire in cotton sounds quite different from solid core silver plated copper wire in Teflon.  Yes, wire and cabling do change the sound of a system independent of technical reasons.  Materials matter as they influence sound.  
I am not saying that Duelund Wire lowers the presence range by any amount of dB.  I am saying it changes the tone and presentation so the upper mids and highs are more natural and real sounding. Less Hifi, electronic and forced sounding. No band aid here, just part of putting together a complete system that sounds right.