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I am sure this was asked many times before, but anyway here I go…
I've been using Home Depot 12 AWG copper wire, bi-wired. It sounded very good to my ear. After reading up some, I've decided to buy some really nice pre-made wire; after all I am always looking for some improvements. So, I bought Audioquest CV-4 not bi-wired. Brought it home, connected and the sound became flat and dull. Am I misunderstanding something here?
moganes
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
I switched to Home Depot 14 ga outdoor extension cord (HD-14) after reading a glowing review in The Absolute Sound that pitted this stuff against 500-buck wires. It's still in my system 18 months later. Replaced Omega Mikro which replaced Mapleshade which replaced Kimber 8TC. Obviously YMMV, but don't be surprised at how good this cable is. I could almost guarantee that it's better sounding than the AQ CV-4. Dave
blblues68
68 posts
 
I have been using Home Depot 6awg mixed with some 22awg solid silver teflon coated wire. I have compared it with some other cables and can't justify spending the money. Just because it costs more means nothing. I am going to cryo treat them next, has anyone tried this with any HD wire or cheap cables?
moganes OP
17 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. I returned the AQ cable and thought I'd try Nordost by-wire cable. Now, there is no audible difference between this $1400 wire and $70 HD wire. Hmmm, I think I will stick with HD. At least it works very well in my setup.

Does anyone know where to get some flexwrap?
mikesinger
572 posts
 
kinda of a silly question..did you break in the audioquest cables (ie 2-3 weeks of constant use)?
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
keep the home depot wire
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