Speaker Cable choice, Cardas, AQ, JPS or SR?


I realised that it is system dependent as well but I have listened to the following so far in my set up;
1) Cardas Hexlink 5C (being used currently)
The sound is taut and bold. Bass sounding very good but vocals (midrange?) seems a bit "congested".
2) Audioquest Mont Blanc DBS (36v).
The sound is neutral & open. All LF, MF & HF seem to have extra details vs the Cardas. Vocals does not sound congested but LF may be in the same category as the Cardas.
I have a choice of going to a Audioquest Volcano DBS (72v) and was wondering if anyone else have experience and opinons on any these and/or other choices in the same price range.
I have easy access to Synergistic Research and JPS labs cables.
Thanks in advance for your inputs.
ipy

Showing 1 response by elberoth2

As a previous Volcano user, I would recommend listening to the AQ KE-4 and AQ KE-6 silver speaker cables. Even the cheaper KE-4, which costs only 2/3 of Volcano, is vastly superior than the most expensived AQ copper cable (Volcano). Much more open, and much more natural sounding, especially in the midrange, where MB/Volcano are a little bit to forward for my liking.

AQ KE-4 actually made me sell the more expensive AQ Volcano. And even though, I eventually settled on a fabulous AQ Kilimanjaro (which basicly is KE-6 with a more elaborated geometry), I still think, that for the money, nothing can touch KE-4. IMO KE-4 is the best value cable in their whole lineup.