Entry Level Speaker Wire

teamjhertz
teamjhertz Posts: 361
in 2 Channel Audio
Title says it all. I want to try some real cables for the first time. Pretty basic set up right now LSiM703s powered by a SC-65 and BDP-62fd for a source. I just have some standard 16 gauge Monster wires right now.

I have.been looking at the Audioquest type 4 wires in the no frills trim from Audio Advisor I need 8-10ft wires and do not mind purchasing used. Am I on the right track?

My budget is about $100 right now.

Thanks in advance
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Douglas Connection. @helipilotdoug is another option.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    Consider bluejeans cable 10 gauge
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    In your budget and work well for me.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canare-4S11-Star-Quad-11-AWG-Wire-Speaker-Cable-10-Ft-/120923131469?hash=item1c27948e4d:g:LDEAAOSwEeFU38mJ
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    I'll second the Canare 4S11 suggestion, I've been using it for years.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    100 bucks isn't much, if you could go to 150 I'd suggest Greg Strailey Reality cables on the used market, if you can find them.

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    Audiogon
    Craigslist

    Just a few places to look.
    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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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Skip,
    What about the Helicon 16 you are using for your Polk Signature system?
    At $7/meter there is room to buy some decent connectors and stay in budget.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,010
    http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649288243-wireworld-oasis-speaker-cable/

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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,010
    If the op wants them and seller doesn't ship to the US I'll help you out
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2016
    I have a Nice pair of Audioquest cv6 10 foot for $150
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    I will second the straley reality cables. They don't come up on the market that often. The interconnects make a great match with the speaker cables.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    edited December 2016
    Thanks for all the great wires to look at in more detail

    I did send an email about the wireworld oasis wires just to see if they are available

    Willow thanks for the offer
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    Go big or go home: BJC 10 ga

    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/indexmob.htm
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,670
    I've had good luck with Canare 4s8 & 4s11, I terminate them with AudioQuest SureGrip 100's.

    http://www.performanceaudio.com/item/Canare-4S11/535/

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQ1FOKA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I also really like Signal Ultra's for the $$.

    http://signalcable.com/ultraspeaker.html

    Right now I have AudioQuest Rocket 33's in my 2ch system that I really like. The Type 4's (No Frills) seem like a good value as well.

    In my HT, I have Signal Ultra's on my fronts and Canare 4s8 running to my surrounds.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,010
    Just remember this is CAD
    http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649316273-audioquest-cv-6-speaker-cable-8ft/
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    edited December 2016
    If you decide to go with Canare check out www.haveinc.com they are cheaper than most and carry it in black jacket also.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    To answer your question, the type 4's are a respectable cable that have a good top-end.

    Prepare for ten-thousand more suggestions..............
    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    steveinaz wrote: »
    To answer your question, the type 4's are a respectable cable that have a good top-end.

    Prepare for ten-thousand more suggestions..............

    .....and that's being conservative.lol

    I'm surprised you didn't throw out your favorite, Kimber.
    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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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    I'm an Audioquest fan so whatever fits your budget.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Joey_V wrote: »
    I'm an Audioquest fan so whatever fits your budget.

    For now....soon to be an AZ fan. Your playing with their middle of the road series too, comparing to AQ top of the line. I imagine there would be some real estate between them, but not much.

    Just a guess though, I could be wrong.....as my wife constantly reminds me.
    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
    These type of solid-copper conductor type cables can really open a new persons mind to cable tonal changes. AQ is great for overly laid back speakers. About the highest I ever went up the AQ food chain was the Granite cable. Nice sounding, but a bit stiff, and I was wanting to try Kimber.
    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    how about some Audioquest Mammoth cables? I got a pair they are 8' I have put locking bananas on them because they are BIG heavy cables. They're a 9 gauge cable.

    check out the link
    http://www.audioquest.com/archives/

    look under earth feature series

    I'll take 100.00 for them + shipping
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Mows that's a great deal for $100 ! I I would end my search and call it a day for that price. Spot my iPad mess up, I refuse to correct it!
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    Pitdogg2 I just sent you a PM

    PFB thanks for the offer

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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    For some of my spkr. runs I went w/ Blue Jeans Cable-12gu.Belden w/ double set screw Nakamichi stubby banana plugs. I did go through the usual upgrading of I/Cs. I settled on BLC Analog i/c and Signal Cable i/c. Also using a gifted pair of Audio Quest dual headed i/c from Tony for my CDP.4k4vo608muqn.jpg
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    teamjhertz wrote: »
    Pitdogg2 I just sent you a PM

    PFB thanks for the offer

    replied to
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  • lordcloud
    lordcloud Posts: 29
    Mapleshade's speaker cables sound amazing to my ears. And i believe they are very close to $100. Very minimalist.
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    I ended up going with some MIT Terminator 2 cables for starters.

    They should be here next week
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    Actually, they should be there Saturday. ;)
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    Even better thanks again
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,010
    I wouldn't say they are entry level. Enjoy the cables
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