Shunyata Cobra vs King Cobra v1/v2

Thanks David for your thoughtful message. Do you have any idea how the Cobra compares to the King Cobra V1?

Hi Nanderson...I've owned the Cobra and King Cobra so I will try to give you an idea of the differences. First of all, both cords are outstanding. Both cords deliver excellent bass response, substantially reduce background noise and reveal previously unheard information from your recording. The King Cobra does this to a greater degree. A little deeper bass, a little cleaner sound, a little more transparency, etc. The "biggest" difference to me was the difference in the depth of soundstage. The King Cobra was more "in you face". The Cobra had a more natural depth and in my system I actually preferred it over the KC. Both of the cords have a "Wattagate" gold plated plug. This plug tends to be a little bright but if you have a tubed system it may be preferred. It is my understanding that Caelin stopped making the Cobra because it's build cost was so close to the KC that it really wasn't financially equitable to continue its production. It's a shame...the Cobra was among the very best out there. If you have questions, feel free to contact me.

Nanderson,

Sorry, I did not pose this question to Grant at Shunyata. If you go to the www.powersnakes.com, you can email Grant directly and ask for his thoughts on the Cobra vs. KC V1.

David

Thanks Jaguar and David for your Help!