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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

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ipy OP
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I have not tried the Golden Hexlink 5-Cs and I 'm not sure if I have a chance unless I get a used pair from the gon. So far the AQ Mont Blanc has been very pleasing or neutral and it does not show itself in anyone one area, a good thing. Another thing I discovered about the Mont Blanc and I 'm not sure if it because of the DBS feature, it's sonic signature does not change from the beginning to the end of a listening session.
ipy OP
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The AQ Mont Blanc has shown itself more after 2 weeks in my setup but now I find the HF & MF have a bit more bite (brigthness?) to my liking. The dealer suggested that the reason might be the AQ is not a bi-wired version and I had to use jumpers to connect them to my speakers bi-wire post.

I decided to try a bi-wired pair of Cardas Golden Cross and things are sounding very promising after 2 days of settling in. Compared to the Hexlink it has certainly show itself more in every aspect. The bass has more weight & tightness, the mids liquid & "tubelike" and the highs are detail without any hint of brightness. Some may think Cardas signature sound is "coloured" though so as usual YMMV.

I can only hope things will get better with the GC as it continue to settle in .......
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