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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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jeffreybehr
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I would expect the Mont Blanc and Volcano to sound about the same unless your speakers are quite insensitive or low impedance with the cables carrying lots of current. If the latter, I'd expect Volcano to sound better with its higher-net-gage material.

I like AQ stuff, generally; my system sounds wonderful thru its AQ speakercable.
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