Speaker Cable Survey

[bradleyc]

Music Direct was blowing out Audioquest Volcano speaker cables in November/December at over 50% off. This blowout sale was due to overstock and new models replacing old, so I decided to steal a pair for my Cornwall III's

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[Rilands]

Damn Brad, you find some good deals. Maybe there should be a thread for bargains or good deals.

[bradleyc]

Originally Posted by Rilands

Damn Brad, you find some good deals. Maybe there should be a thread for bargains or good deals.

Mike.....Just click on this link below if you're interested, looks like the blowout sale is still going on...

MUSICDIRECT - Music Direct

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by bob2591

I'm using Transparent MusicWave Super - cost $1600....very satisfied.

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[z06gal]

Guys, I am trying to find some interconnects. I have Wilson 5.1's powered by a Proceed BPA3 which is connected [XLR] to a Cary SLP03 preamp. My speaker cable is Transparent MusicLink Ultra's which I just got and would like to get the matching interconnects. Anybody know of any good deals on them? If you have other input, I'd love to hear. Thanks in advance.


Robin

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by wpines

What brand and model speaker cable are you currently using on your system?
What's it's retail price?
Configuration? (ex., standard, biwire, shotgun etc.)?

Home-made from 99.99% OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) - it's true I measured it .

With my previous system, these home made "beauties" were my sonic favorites. As I converge on my new system I might end up experimenting with other cables. Still have a few lying around (e.g. Cardas Quad something).

Alberto

[Hammie]

I use Vintage Audio Labs King Cable speaker wire. I think it was about $200 for each 3m run.



The picture really is not the best representation of the size and thickness of the cable.

BTW, it is a 4x4 cable with four spades on the speaker side and two spades and two banana plugs on the amp side.

[Talk2me]

I am currently using FMS Nexus speaker cables, because they are a perfect match for my Venture speakers. I have Transparent Reference with MM technology XLR interconnects, but might sell them to go all FMS.

[LevelNine]

I'm currently using Transparent Ultra's with my 802d's. Very satisfied with the sound, went through a whole of cables comparable in price before choosing it.


Soon enough though, the cables will go along with my whole current setup. I'm really targeting the Shunyata Aeros series. There's been a whole lot of incredible offers on them. Trying to get a pair of matching IC and speaker cables for my next audition.

[Kingsrule]

Originally Posted by Gregory

Ok.. in January 1988 I bought 86 feet of AWG-10 Monster Cable® (Speaker Cable Standard of the Audio Industry) at $0.75/ft. plus tax for a total of $69.02.


Image of AWG-10 fine-strand cable from the 1987 Monster catalog.


From that length, I cut some five or six cable pairs of various length, many for jumpers. Below you can see Monster `jumpers´ coming off the 4 and 8 ohm amplifier taps, which run out the back of the rack to the floor where they connect to HEAVY barrier strips.


AWG-10 Monster cables connecting to the MC2205 4 and 8 ohm terminals.


They are all broken in now. Are you cringing yet? LoL

-Gregory

I surprised that wire hasn't turned green yet!!