I just bought Elac 14 Ga. They sound the same as the Morrows they replace....and the BlueJeans before that ...and the 10 ga Daytons. It's almost as if cables don't matter...
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
I’m currently running some entry Kimber Kable speaker cables and looking at possibly upgrading. In my research I’ve come across some “budget” options on eBay. I assume they’re not great but curious if anyone has any experience with some “no-name” or “budget” cables?
Thoughts on these?
Thanks!
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i found found that cables do matter, but they seem to impact the sound in inverse proportion to the size of the signal they transmit... so most cable sensitive are phono interconnects, then analog or digital interconnects, then speakers cables least (assuming sufficient gauge and basic cable hygiene of course) ... just sharing my personal experience but if you think about basic physics and notions of resistance, reactance, it does make sense |
I was thinking about upgrading my Transparent Super Bi-cables; but, yesterday I grabbed a tool and re-torqued. On a few of the binding posts I heard an audible "crunch". And when I resumed listening - wow! They sound like new speaker cables. I believe the metal in the spade terminals can crystalize and breaking through that will increase conductivity. The difference was quite audible. |
+1 @jjss49 If wanting to invest time and money into cables start with those closest to the source. Most true with vinyl. Also enjoyed the 'casual lunch' discussion. Two aspects come to mind, profit margin and cliental discretionary income for high priced cables. |
Well...you don't pull out the old "your system isn't resolving enough" trope...so congrats on that. Coincidentally, I'm not messing with a couple different interconnects between my TT and pre. I'd love to say there's a difference. Really. I'd love to. That said, I will likely but another set, merely to have a built in ground wire. |
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