Cables do matter

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I had decent components in my theater but something was always off.
B&W speakers, Mcintosh Amps. and I cycled out processors over the years. Mcintosh MX119 to MX150 to Anthem AVM60 to Lyngdorf MP40 always with Kimber kable throughout.

The main catalyst for upgrading my components was I was having to turn volume to 80% or higher for it to be at a decent listening level in my theater. So I bought bigger amps- I achieved a better sound but had the same issues with volume. Next I bought better speakers I swapped B&W CM9's for Focal Sopra 2's, Sopra Center and Surrounds - This achieved more detail and bigger sound stage- but with the equipment I have I knew something wasn’t right. Next I treated the room acoustics I figured it had to be the reflection, again better but still not what it should be. So I messaged back and forth with the engineers at Lyngdorf and they said it had to be the volume reference level when I was doing my roomperfect calibration so I re ran it multiple times using different starting points all yielded the same result. Very frustrating when with 13 speakers it takes over an hour each time. While all this was going on I had been communication with Ivan- Not about my volume issue - but to upgrade my speaker cablers for the Focals - He suggested Wireword. I Immediately noticed the detail the WW brought out and was pleased. Next i ordered more cables for my surround speakers so it would all match. Next I thought lets go all in on WW and asked him to recommend xlr interconnects to replace my Kimber PBJ. They arrived last night and as soon as I put them in I had to turn the volume down from my regular listening level. At first I really noticed the little extra they provided on the high frequencies - but then I was floored by what they did for the mid bass it just wasn’t really there before. Prior I only heard the bass when it was directed to my subwoofers. Now I can listen to 2 channel with out subs. Truly amazing!!! IT was the damn cables all along.

certain things are subjective like how a cable can change the sound - but an increase in volume level is measurable - CABLES DO MATTER!

In any event - dealing with Ivan is an absolute pleasure - if you need anything I would defiantly reach out to him without hesitation.

Time to swap out my video cables now...