@yogiboy I plan to suspend the cables from the ceiling with "spider string," a special nylon made from free-range, baby spiders which nest near the famous Easter Island statues. Apparently, spider string provides 87.3% better isolation than cable risers, while keeping the floor clear. I need the floor uncluttered so that my specially equipped Roomba can roam the floor vacuuming up the dust which dampens lower register harmonics.
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
I've gotten good sound with my Analysis Plus Crystal Solo interconnects and may go for their speaker wire. But I like to wait for something used to come along, and it could be a long wait.
In the meantime, if there's a speaker wire with OCC that you've liked, I'd be curious to know what's worked for you.
In the meantime, if there's a speaker wire with OCC that you've liked, I'd be curious to know what's worked for you.
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Thanks, all, for the names and your experiences. This gives me a way to expand my options. I recognize that as part of an overall circuit, the qualities emphasized or attenuated by a speaker cable are likely to change based on the other elements in the system. But this at least gives me a good starting point. Appreciated. Happy to hear more names or experiences if there are more experiences out there. |
@mitch2 I found some HT Pro 9+ that say "internal bi-wire speaker cables" https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649726021-pair-of-harmonic-technology-pro-9-plus-internal-bi-wir... What does that phrase "internal bi-wire" mean? I only have two posts on the back of my speakers. |
Since I started the thread, I will answer for myself, and others can chime in. First, let me stand up on this Townshend podium so I can isolate myself from people who don’t think because there are too many imperceptible vibrations coming up through this concrete floor.
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Thanks for the suggestions. The Fidelium cables seem interesting. The language on the website doesn’t tell me much about their invented alloy, but I suppose hearing is believing. I know OCC has worked well for many people and the list of companies using is it impressive, too. The idea of finding it bulk seems like a good way to go, though I am not sure my DIY efforts would be as good as a cable I’d buy! |
Thanks @lalitk I've got a solution. Found a 14 ft single cable of AP Solo Crystal Oval 8 used at The Music Room for $699. I checked with Analysis Plus and I can send them the cable to be cut and re-terminated for $39. TMR was willing to go down to $599. Bottom line is I can have two approximately 7 ft. speaker cables for $650. These would normally go for $2200. I'm done. Oh, FYI, here's the 14ft cable at full price: https://www.ebay.com/itm/132966226074?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=38501ac4-bbc2-11eb-b2fa-366436396438 |
@pindac Totally agree. I did A/B between Analysis Plus OFC and OCC and the difference was stark. I had a friend switch without me knowing. I could always tell. Upper range opened up, got wider and clearer. I understand the difference now and won't go back. This was true with both digital cable and also with interconnects. |