SVS Makes Cables?

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    Clipdat wrote: »
    My amplifier has two sets of binding posts for each channel. So, I'm just going to bi-wire that way, running 2 separate lengths to each speaker.

    Currently, I am using these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/KnuKonceptz-Krux-Interlaced-Braided-8-Gauge-Bi-Wire-Speaker-Wire-Cable-8-Pair/382747321152

    Wonder who makes those? Clearly they seem to be a kimber like knock off. Not thrashing them just curious is all.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Wonder who makes those? Clearly they seem to be a kimber like knock off. Not thrashing them just curious is all.

    KnuKonceptz is the brand name. Not sure where they source it from if that's what you mean.

    http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/krux-speaker-wire/sp/krux-kable-interlaced-braid-3d-copper-8-gauge-speaker-wire/
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    edited March 2019
    Clipdat wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Wonder who makes those? Clearly they seem to be a kimber like knock off. Not thrashing them just curious is all.

    KnuKonceptz is the brand name. Not sure where they source it from if that's what you mean.

    http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/krux-speaker-wire/sp/krux-kable-interlaced-braid-3d-copper-8-gauge-speaker-wire/

    Yes I'm familiar with them. I've never their braided cables. I've only seen their monster like stranded cables.

    Big in the car audio in the past
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Clipdat wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Wonder who makes those? Clearly they seem to be a kimber like knock off. Not thrashing them just curious is all.

    KnuKonceptz is the brand name. Not sure where they source it from if that's what you mean.

    http://www.knukonceptz.com/home-theater/speaker-wire/krux-speaker-wire/sp/krux-kable-interlaced-braid-3d-copper-8-gauge-speaker-wire/

    Yes I'm familiar with them. I've never seen their braided cables. I've only seen their monster like stranded cables.

    Big in the car audio in the past

    Fixed it.

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Can’t believe they allow asshat but not ****
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    57 bucks Canadian for a 12 foot pair might be worth a try.
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    Theater:
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    edited April 2019
    As my luck with things that I order online would have it, something about the SVS speaker cables wasn't quite right.

    I noticed one of the 4 bags had condensation inside of it, and a fairly substantial amount of it. To the point where water droplets were actually collecting, and the entire braided jacket of the cable felt damp to the touch. The other three bags were completely dry. Very strange.

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    I reached out to Ed Mullen at SVS who I had been emailing with previously, and sent him the photos. He replied on Sunday(!) with some suggestions and also the offer to simply get it swapped out for me.

    Due to how saturated they were, I took him up on the offer of getting it swapped out and mentioned I would be happy to cover the return shipping cost.

    Today I received a prepaid shipping label and RMA instructions to get it swapped out with another one. Just wanted to quickly recognize Ed and SVS for their excellent and prompt customer service!
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,013
    Looks like they were cryo'd and not defrosted prior to packaging. Pretty sure that's what it was.

    I'm a bit intrigued after getting a close up of those bananas. Connectors and the cloth jacket, I like. Basic quality indicators, for me, fit/finish sort of thing. Curious to hear how they sound.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    They appear to be the MIT Iconn threaded type, meaning that you can unscrew them at will and replace with spades should you please.

    For the record and so Jesse doesn't get riled up, I'm not implying that they are made out of the same materials as the MIT hardware, just that they screw on and off like that.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    OMG dude! Sorry to see that.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    SVS has already cross-shipped my replacement speaker cables, they didn't need to wait for the others to get back, just that they've started their journey back to them.

    Now that's great service!
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    I have to say Everyone at SVS is committed to the customer. Ed has even called me on his day off to check on a problem I had. Amazing people and products for sure.
    Main room- RTiA9 x4, CSiA6, in ceiling Atmos RT-70 x4, SVS PC 4000 x2, Marantz 8805A, OPPO 203, Emotiva DR3 G3, Emotiva XPA-2 G3, Emotiva XPA-5 G3, Emotiva X300, Sony 75" 940E, Panasonic Plasma VT50, PS Audio Power Port X2, PS Audio AC-5 x8, AQ Rocket 33 Biwire speaker cables, AQ King Cobra XLR IC, Furman PFi20 W/Cullen cable, SoildSteel S4-4 rack, Gik room treatments

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Ed sent me an Excel spreadsheet to measure in room performance using a sound meter and check levels, staying on the phone with me while I measured to make sure all was right with the SB 16
    Fantastic unforgettable service
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    I believe Ed, is Dr spec no?

    He was actually a subwoofer geek, svs advocate and svs back in the made in USA days scored him for customer service.

    I think people like him, @KennethSwauger and chet from definitive are hard to find.

    Michel from focal is also first class!


    Look like solid cables
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    edited April 2019
    I got the replacement cable on Monday and hooked them all up today. No moisture/condensation this time around!

    It was kinda interesting when inserting them into the banana plugs, as the spring/flare made it hard to initially insert them, and so as a result I had to push harder, and then suddenly the tension was relieved, and they snapped into place with a noise. Not that most graceful thing.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Anyway, only listened for a few hours. First impression, definitely sounds like a different presentation vs the last cables I had hooked up (KnuKonceptz Krux, linked above).

    It's not exactly a "love at first listen" situation, but I will give them some time to settle in and then re-evaluate.

    Flying out to go to Axpona tomorrow though so it might not be until I get back.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    HAVE FUN! B)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Getting close to having a review of the SVS speaker cables ready to post.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    My listening tests and note taking have been completed.

    Next thing I'll do is swap back to the Knu Konceptz cables to hopefully confirm and validate my findings, and then write up my review.
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