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Electro Stimulation Ward => Signals and Noise => Topic started by: jimbones on March 20, 2018, 09:22:09 AM

Title: speaker cables
Post by: jimbones on March 20, 2018, 09:22:09 AM
I have a pair of MIT shotgun speaker cable that are about 30 years old. From time to time I have wanted to replace them but each time I demoed something in my system I have not found a cable to outperform the MIT as of yet. Do speaker cable brands tend to have a "House sound"? In my shopping for a cable brand I would like to at least narrow down the field or steer to something that appeals to  me.
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: rollo on March 20, 2018, 10:33:57 AM
YEs . most cables have a house sound. The cable should just get out of the way. Basically do no harm. For me cables as a tone control is a no go. If one has to "color" the sound something is wrong with components.
  To date I like TWL, Tchernov and Wireworld.


charles
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: StereoNut on March 20, 2018, 10:39:11 AM
DIY - Cut it in half, cut the 2 pieces to desired length, cut off the plugs and you're good to go!  I actually think that Jimmy Marks tried this years back... maybe ask him?

SN
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Bill O'Connell on March 20, 2018, 10:58:22 AM
Hi Jim,

 You could call Tom Tutay at Transition Audio Designs at (850) 244-3041.
 He makes a wonderful speaker cable, very reasonably priced.

  Tell him I sent you.

 Best,
 Bill
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Bob in St. Louis on March 20, 2018, 04:20:49 PM
My entire system is "White Lightning Moonshine" DIY cables.
Check it out.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Folsom on March 20, 2018, 09:13:03 PM
My entire system is "White Lightning Moonshine" DIY cables.
Check it out.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html

Canare 4S11 is superior. In fact I have yet to find a reason to upgrade. If I was going to, I'd probably go with ZenWave. They are technically better and use fancy audiophile connectors with better conductivity.
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: richidoo on March 21, 2018, 07:50:57 AM
Canare 4S11 is superior.

Yeah, that looks reeeeal nice...
http://www.canare.com/ProductItemDisplay.aspx?productItemID=65
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SPVIMGU

"Special polyethylene dielectric" - Uh-oh! Have to hear it to know how much music it eats. Looks great for low cost wire tho.
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: dflee on March 21, 2018, 07:52:45 AM
Really happy with Pete's (TWL) cables.
Probably my "till death do we part" cable.

Don
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 08:04:23 AM
Over at AC, there’s a guy, coz I believe, that did cables a few years ago and they were highly regarded. If I recall correctly, he did a post on what materials to use and how to construct. If there’s a 5 - 10% difference, let’s say, in the sound, then I’m going with the cheap(er) stuff
Nick
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Bob in St. Louis on March 21, 2018, 08:21:33 AM
Over at AC, there’s a guy, coz I believe, that did cables a few years ago and they were highly regarded. If I recall correctly, he did a post on what materials to use and how to construct. If there’s a 5 - 10% difference, let’s say, in the sound, then I’m going with the cheap(er) stuff
Nick
Paul ("Occam")?
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 08:32:51 AM
Over at AC, there’s a guy, coz I believe, that did cables a few years ago and they were highly regarded. If I recall correctly, he did a post on what materials to use and how to construct. If there’s a 5 - 10% difference, let’s say, in the sound, then I’m going with the cheap(er) stuff
Nick
Paul ("Occam")?

Actually, I think it is a guy named Robert.
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Bob in St. Louis on March 21, 2018, 08:42:19 AM
They must be pretty good, since his name is Bob.
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: StereoNut on March 21, 2018, 10:55:13 AM
Now that you guys have posted multiple times about "White Lightning Moonshine" cables, my DIY post from earlier doesn't seem so farfetched!  8)

SN
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 11:18:50 AM
They must be pretty good, since his name is Bob.

How weird.... I was thinking the exact same thing! I found cOz on AC and will do the seach on his cables. I’m sure he did cables
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 11:21:04 AM
Now that you guys have posted multiple times about "White Lightning Moonshine" cables, my DIY post from earlier doesn't seem so farfetched!  8)

SN

Over the years, I’ve heard nothing but good things about moonshine  :clap:
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 11:50:33 AM
I did a quick search and found this link at AC

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=112044.msg1188669#msg1188669

Robert was listed as cOz and for this link also as HT cOz



Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: tmazz on March 21, 2018, 12:35:05 PM
Now that you guys have posted multiple times about "White Lightning Moonshine" cables, my DIY post from earlier doesn't seem so farfetched!  8)

SN

Over the years, I’ve heard nothing but good things about moonshine  :clap:

The cables or the beverage?  8)
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Bob in St. Louis on March 21, 2018, 01:03:49 PM
Now that you guys have posted multiple times about "White Lightning Moonshine" cables, my DIY post from earlier doesn't seem so farfetched!  8)

SN

Over the years, I’ve heard nothing but good things about moonshine  :clap:

The cables or the beverage?  8)
"Yes".
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: Nick B on March 21, 2018, 01:14:14 PM
Now that you guys have posted multiple times about "White Lightning Moonshine" cables, my DIY post from earlier doesn't seem so farfetched!  8)

SN

Over the years, I’ve heard nothing but good things about moonshine  :clap:

The cables or the beverage?  8)

I refuse to answer that on the grounds that it may........ 🥂 :beer:
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: jimbones on March 21, 2018, 02:11:00 PM
the liquor or the cable? :rofl:
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: rollo on April 02, 2018, 08:37:03 AM
My entire system is "White Lightning Moonshine" DIY cables.
Check it out.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html

Canare 4S11 is superior. In fact I have yet to find a reason to upgrade. If I was going to, I'd probably go with ZenWave. They are technically better and use fancy audiophile connectors with better conductivity.

  Superior to what ? What cables have you compared the Canare to ? Did you choose Canare for spec or design reasons or price ? Not breaking your balls just curious. Have you ever tried Nordost, Prana, Crystal Cable ?
 
charles
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: djdube525 on April 02, 2018, 11:18:23 AM
My entire system is "White Lightning Moonshine" DIY cables.
Check it out.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html

Canare 4S11 is superior. In fact I have yet to find a reason to upgrade. If I was going to, I'd probably go with ZenWave. They are technically better and use fancy audiophile connectors with better conductivity.

  Superior to what ? What cables have you compared the Canare to ? Did you choose Canare for spec or design reasons or price ? Not breaking your balls just curious. Have you ever tried Nordost, Prana, Crystal Cable ?
 
charles

Presumably, superior than the prior mentioned/linked "White Lightening Moonshine" DIY Speaker cables
Title: Re: speaker cables
Post by: rollo on April 02, 2018, 11:44:43 AM
My entire system is "White Lightning Moonshine" DIY cables.
Check it out.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html

Canare 4S11 is superior. In fact I have yet to find a reason to upgrade. If I was going to, I'd probably go with ZenWave. They are technically better and use fancy audiophile connectors with better conductivity.

  Superior to what ? What cables have you compared the Canare to ? Did you choose Canare for spec or design reasons or price ? Not breaking your balls just curious. Have you ever tried Nordost, Prana, Crystal Cable ?
 
charles

Presumably, superior than the prior mentioned/linked "White Lightening Moonshine" DIY Speaker cables


  Arghaaaa ! How did I miss that.


charles