Audioquest Aspen: Stupid speaker wire is so unbendable

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,552
in 2 Channel Audio
Argh

I tried to connect my Audioquest Aspen (4 below my Wel but same line) between the Rotel amp and the Focal Kanta 2.... it’s like impossible! The media console has a small metal opening that bends the wire in a crazy contorted manner that just doesn’t allow it.

Not to mention the wire is so unwieldy that I can’t get it to attach to the speakers unless I pull it out into the room.

I didn’t have this trouble with the main system but I realized it was because it was not a living space and I was not limited by decor and furniture.

Sad day.

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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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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    You start by obtaining a drill, and the proper sized drill bit for tha material you are working with.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,017
    Yeah, I had to core some holes in the back of my cabinet.
    Good excuse to start building up a nice tool collection. A nice cordless will probably work, but I like corded high speed drills for this sort of work.

    You can pickup a boring bit or a hole saw for this. It's pretty easy. Shop-vac'll be handy.

    Pull your gear out, make some measurements for the approximate location, and drill a pilot hole from the inside out where your stiffer cables will be coming in. Then go around back and finish it, if you can't comfortably complete the hole from the front.

    I'm not a fan of contorted cables and stressed connectors, myself. It... uh... stresses me.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Bet the dinosaur kid can put holes in things.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited May 2018
    I think I'm going to put off the Aspen in the game room for now until I find time and money to switch out the console to an open one, I will keep an eye on the holes in the rear from now on. Even with holes in then right spots the AS Aspen puts undue pressure on the binding posts.

    Unfortunate. I think I'll try smaller cables here
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    rpf65 wrote: »
    Bet the dinosaur kid can put holes in things.

    Hahahaha
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    Get a bigger hammer
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    ken brydson wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    Get a bigger hammer

    I need to learn how to bend the AQ at right angles.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Alright trying the AQ Type 4.vjwmehzoffm7.jpeg
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Well it’s working So far...

    Emma is using the midrange grille as a captain America shield.

    Henry is off on his own.

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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    My thought exactly while reading the op, then I got down to your post and lol'd! :p
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    My thought exactly while reading the op, then I got down to your post and lol'd! :p

    Technically this WHOLE forum is first world problems if you think about it
    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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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Yes... success!

    Type 4 to the rescue

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Use spades.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Joey_V wrote: »
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    My thought exactly while reading the op, then I got down to your post and lol'd! :p

    Technically this WHOLE forum is first world problems if you think about it

    That is certainly true!
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  • mpitogo
    mpitogo Posts: 504
    Spades.
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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 785
    Love the solution for the front firing ports!
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    That's what I call hifi tech.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    I was going to suggest using this tool. :p
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Use spades.

    Would help but the massiveness itself is what don’t work.

    It’s too bad, it’s a really good speaker wire
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    I would purchase some modest gear,and buy your children some toys to play with.
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    I would not be able to manage in that room. I'm stressing just looking at the pictures.

    Not sure this is going to end well.
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  • Legender
    Legender Posts: 478
    Mikey!! had to read it twice and once out loud... but that is funny.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Legender wrote: »
    Mikey!! had to read it twice and once out loud... but that is funny.

    Wait a minute... I read it 3x before I got it...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    edited May 2018
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    ...

    Still alot of money for those cables...

    Your Aspen HAD !!!

    Oh. I see what you did there.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    Joey, I bought a pair of the 8' AQ CV8 for 50% off (closeout pricing) and am perplexed at how good this speaker wire is for $300. It replaced a set of MIT cables on my B&Ws.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    First world problems.

    My thought exactly while reading the op, then I got down to your post and lol'd! :p

    Technically this WHOLE forum is first world problems if you think about it

    Still alot of money for those cables...

    Your Aspen HAD !!!

    I've read that at least 15 times, and I finally get it! that took way too long :LOL:
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