I agree, have owned the FIM for some time and have compared to the Valhalla, IMS the FIM is very transparent, detailed, musical, opened soundstage with depth and width and produces tight bass and midbass. At 50% off retail cost, these were a bargain compared to the Valhalla at double the cost. These are special cables, really overlooked by many.
Review: FIM (First Impression Music) Gold Speaker cable
Category: Cables
The FIM Gold is the best cable I've heard. Keywords to describe it are natural and musical. It's detailed and revaealing, utterly transparent and yet not overly so. Overall, the presentation of the music is effortless. The cable took at least a week to 'settle in', but once it did, my system gave me shivers down my spine. Even my girlfriend was shocked at the difference and was in awe. We listened to music for hours - I rediscovered a lot of my CDs.
I ended up having to sell the cable (which I got used anyway) because I was job hunting and couldn't afford the luxary. However, now I'm gainfully employed again, I'm shopping again for the FIM. I've listened to Valhalla, but in another system, so I can't really compare. I'd say it's close - my impression is that both are awesome, but a little different. Personal taste and system synergy may dictate the winner.
Associated gear
Audio Physic Virgo II
Sonic Frontiers Line III
YBA CD1a
Similar products
Nordost Valhalla
The FIM Gold is the best cable I've heard. Keywords to describe it are natural and musical. It's detailed and revaealing, utterly transparent and yet not overly so. Overall, the presentation of the music is effortless. The cable took at least a week to 'settle in', but once it did, my system gave me shivers down my spine. Even my girlfriend was shocked at the difference and was in awe. We listened to music for hours - I rediscovered a lot of my CDs.
I ended up having to sell the cable (which I got used anyway) because I was job hunting and couldn't afford the luxary. However, now I'm gainfully employed again, I'm shopping again for the FIM. I've listened to Valhalla, but in another system, so I can't really compare. I'd say it's close - my impression is that both are awesome, but a little different. Personal taste and system synergy may dictate the winner.
Associated gear
Audio Physic Virgo II
Sonic Frontiers Line III
YBA CD1a
Similar products
Nordost Valhalla