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.
hilde45

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@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.
@mijostyn Thanks. I just looked up Kimber. They sell via dealers. So...I'd contact a dealer and tell them the length I want? Terminate it myself, huh? Will investigate.
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.
@teo_audio Thanks. Is there a special way of doing OCC that that close connection to the inventor would affirm? Or is it a generalized process now?
@lalitk Will do.
@teo_audio  I hear you and agree, both on the rant and non-rant.
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.

  1. I’m interested in getting a better than average speaker cable. Because, I heard, everything matters.
  2. I’ve gotten advice from a few people who have been trying cables and listening for the differences between cables over three decades. With their guidance, I compared OCC interconnects, digital and analog, with others. With OCC, I heard a clear improvement. I’ll spare you the details. I had friends listen and they heard it too.
  3. When I decided to try for a better speaker cable, I figured I’d try for something with similar properties as the other cables which worked. This seemed like a good first step.
  4. But because I don’t believe that these things make a world of difference, only some, I wanted to collect a variety of OCC brands that others had tried and liked. I ruled out spending thousands on speaker wire.
  5. The final step is to watch and wait for the right used option to come along. Indeed, I believe I found that today. In fact, I may have found a $2300 option for a mere $650. That’s about what I wanted to spend.
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
And once again, I jump off a thread I started because the capacity of civil dialogue falls apart. Thanks to those who gave serious and polite replies.
@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. 
@mesch Glad it's beneficial. The quality of the company is still high enough! No sociopaths ruling the thread, yet.