Speaker cable elevators arrived...pics

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Usually my wife is more interested than skeptical about audio tweaks I do. This time she said, "Honey, you're not an audiophile, you're a nerd."
    :D

    :)

    Are you Stevie? :p
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited April 2010
    Nice
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2010
    Some intial impressions

    - much more "air" around the wires
    - conductors performance is more elevated
    - no more static cling
    - vaccuuimg is more effortless
    - they make me feel cool
    - they make my system look high-end, even though it's not
    - the system has a modern/industrial "feel" to it
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Usually my wife is more interested than skeptical about audio tweaks I do. This time she said, "Honey, you're not an audiophile, you're a nerd."
    :D

    At least she didn't call you a ****!:D:eek:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Some intial impressions

    - much more "air" around the wires
    - conductors performance is more elevated
    - no more static cling
    - vaccuuimg is more effortless
    - they make me feel cool
    - they make my system look high-end, even though it's not
    - the system has a modern/industrial "feel" to it

    I'm disappointed, I thought they would sound more heightened like Phil said! LOL!!!:rolleyes:
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2010
    Looks like voodoo to me ;)
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited April 2010
    love the stands, what kind are they?
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    wicked right? I'm the man. Look at that cable management, makes my petey firm.

    look at that organization
    I wanna increase the population
    I'm filled with elation
    I'm the 70's generation
    killin all the static
    I'm an audio fanatic
    ordered with my plastic
    they arrive, I'm superspastic
    listening to the tunes
    they make you wanna swoon
    but hey it's my room
    so hop yo **** on your broom
    and anti-static your own room!

    word to ya mothah.

    Looking good bro. Did'nt know you were a rapper, but definitely sign me up for the CD and the release party. I wanna c some bangin' ho's yo and get all up in dat a$$ man.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    These make my speakers sound more like speakers costing $463,231.16/pr. But seriously, for $5.35/ea, what's to lose?

    You know what? They...look good! They certainly look much better and purposeful than droopy speaker cables going every which way, no matter what the brand. Aesthetically, you have a winner.
    Damn it..Now here's something else I need.:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    wicked right? I'm the man. Look at that cable management, makes my petey firm.

    look at that organization
    I wanna increase the population
    I'm filled with elation
    I'm the 70's generation
    killin all the static
    I'm an audio fanatic
    ordered with my plastic
    they arrive, I'm superspastic
    listening to the tunes
    they make you wanna swoon
    but hey it's my room
    so hop yo **** on your broom
    and anti-static your own room!

    word to ya mothah.

    Word, gotta cop uz payin paypa!:D
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited April 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    I'd order some just to try, but they wouldn't last long with our little Pomeranianraptors. One of them chewed through my 12g Belden cable once already. :mad:

    Raptors in dog suits,bugs that eat washer and dryers,birds that carry off small children and scooters....I'd be scared Mike to come visit you bro.:)
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    love the stands, what kind are they?

    Target MR28's (28")
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    I'd order some just to try, but they wouldn't last long with our little Pomeranianraptors. One of them chewed through my 12g Belden cable once already. :mad:

    WAAAAAAhahaha!!! LMAO @ Tony!:D
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2010
    jeanlee411 wrote: »
    There are enthusiasts that actually do collect old line isolators of various makes and material construction. You may find them in antique stores as well. The history of them is directly related to the time they were manufactured, purpose and geographical use which is nerdly interesting if you like antiques. Just a nugget.

    reported


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
    Nintendo Wii
    Power Conditioner- Panamax 5100

    Not in use-
    Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Polk Audio PSW10
    Parasound p/sp-1000
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    Hahaha took a snipet of a previous post and used it for spam. Nice!
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited April 2010
    nice stands steve, ( speaker ), what brand are they?
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2010
    The Speakers are Fritz Speakers Carbon 7, the stands are Target Audio MR28's.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited April 2010
    I bought some of those things and tried them out with an open mind.

    After a lot of testing and critical listening, I couldn't say that they made any difference in how my speakers sounded, but I am pretty sure they made my carpet "sound" better.

    Maybe I installed them upside-down?
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2010
    It's a tweak that is about as apparent as practicing good cable management. If your system is already quiet, you probably won't notice any difference. I'm not noticing anything different, at least not that I can be 100% certain about.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited April 2010
    sandworms wrote: »
    nice stands steve, ( speaker ), what brand are they?

    oops, sorry bout the double post. Anyway, your rig looks just like mine:( jk
    I know, I know, I need to get that nest handled asap
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    be gentle
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    :eek::eek::eek::eek: I think you'll find most setups look like that though!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    mine definitely look like that. I am hoping that one of these days I will find a nice baby MIT S1 Interconnect would emerge from my snake pit.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
    mine definitely look like that. I am hoping that one of these days I will find a nice baby MIT S1 Interconnect would emerge from my snake pit.

    Wow, they multiply? LOL!!! I should have a whole litter going behind mine in that case.:D
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  • szhleppy
    szhleppy Posts: 320
    edited April 2010
    Looks good Steve! I stopped by the forum to see what's new and what I should be upgrading for sources. Big mistake...now I have speaker envy....
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited April 2010
    Wrong method!

    You need to suspend the speaker wires with used well broken in 1 pound black fishing line from the ceiling using sailor square knots every 11.6 inches.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2010
    szhleppy wrote: »
    Looks good Steve! I stopped by the forum to see what's new and what I should be upgrading for sources. Big mistake...now I have speaker envy....

    Thanks, good to see you man!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    bikezappa wrote: »
    Wrong method!

    You need to suspend the speaker wires with used well broken in 1 pound black fishing line from the ceiling using sailor square knots every 11.6 inches.

    That's pretty funny Peter!:)
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