What do you think about this speaker cable?

helipilotdoug

I'm thinking about buying some of this cable for the mains, SDA 2B's. They are going through the XO upgrade with RDO-198 tweets, mortite and dynamat tweaks. This cable is a mix of silver and copper. Thinking about using this for both regular and interconnect for the 2B's. What do you think about this cable?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280450963797
Thanks

Knucklehead

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102189&highlight=vampire

helipilotdoug

Thanks Knucklehead! Did not realize there was another thread with this wire. From the sounds of it, this wire might not be the best route. I like what I saw on that other thread, and the links I found there. Appreciate the help.

chuckt62

If you go for the 100% copper, you should consider the Furez wire from AV-Outlet also.

I'm using their 12-2 wire and it's really good stuff. The 14-4 specs are a little better than the 4S11 and it's a little cheaper too.

helipilotdoug

Hey thanks Chuckt62. I'm from Austin too

rmknotts123

speaking of speaker wire. Does the brand really matter or can you go to your local hardware store and purchase cheap stuff for 20 cents a foot?

tonyb

rmknotts123 wrote: »

speaking of speaker wire. Does the brand really matter or can you go to your local hardware store and purchase cheap stuff for 20 cents a foot?

I think you should do a search for cables using the search function, all shall be revealed to you grasshopper.

LessisNevermore

tonyb wrote: »

I think you should do a search for cables using the search function, all shall be revealed to you grasshopper.

"bomb" word :D:D

Yes, what Tony said. There's enough debate threads to keep you reading for weeks.

cstmar01

Lasareath wrote: »

I made mine even cheaper than that, I stole a few boxes of paper clips from one of my clients and I straightend each one and tied them together and it sounds so nice!

Ha I stole all the coat hangers from a laundry mat and made mine.....nothing looks better than BEHRINGER amps with some computer speakers and coat hagers...oh and my source is a 80 dollar CD player....best ever!!!!

heiney9

A bit overpriced if you ask me.

$2.75/ft + $5.75 and .20c a foot for shipping

16 feet would cost $53, while not outrageous Canare Star Quad is probably as good for less.

helipilotdoug

Thanks Guys, I decided against getting that cable. Currently looking at all the info and will make a decision soon.

Imspun4u

I definetely am not knocking any aftermarket wire's. Being an audiophile in the 80's I learned that the better equipment responded to costly wireing. I still have a pair of pricey 8ft Straightwire Maestro's from that decade. I ran across this article awhile back and decided to give it a try. Link: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
This wire recipe done as stated work's very very well. I did not put the end's on they suggested but simply tinned them with my soldering gun.

helipilotdoug

Imspun4u wrote: »

I definetely am not knocking any aftermarket wire's. Being an audiophile in the 80's I learned that the better equipment responded to costly wireing. I still have a pair of pricey 8ft Straightwire Maestro's from that decade. I ran across this article awhile back and decided to give it a try. Link: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
This wire recipe done as stated work's very very well. I did not put the end's on they suggested but simply tinned them with my soldering gun.

You know I've seen that before. I might just give that a try. The cost is low enough so that if I really don't like them, I won't feel too bad.