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Looking for an 8 FT pair of quality speaker wires. Would like to stay in $100 range. Thanks!!!
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,875
    edited February 17
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    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: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Puritan PSM156
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,053
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,042
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    Never heard of that brand.
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,439
    edited February 17
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/326011883410
    This is the price point where the magic really starts. Otherwise you might as well just be using lamp cord.
    :p
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
    edited February 17
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    There was a thread while back where @Clipdat recommended these or same brand different line:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/382747321152?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,065
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    Never heard of that brand.

    I’m not saying you should buy what was in the link, but I’d at least consider them if Marvin recommends them.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,054
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    16 ft of supra rondo is like 90 shipped

    Don't need terminations for tin plated copper

    Tough wire to beat dollar for dollar
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,875
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    I havn't heard the Worlds Best cables, just going by some youtube reviews I have listened to.
    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: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Puritan PSM156
  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
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    Well … and here I was just about to snag some.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,466
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    I have the ICs in Desktop Rig#1.
    Nothing fancy, and no complaints.

    Dollar for dollar value increases with longer lengths.

    I've got some higher end stuff in some systems, but have also enjoyed the BJC 10-gray or 10-white in those systems.

    The only cable I've found that I don't like so far is Canare Star-Quad, but others like it fine.

    Curious to try that Supra Rondo.

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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,696
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    msg wrote: »
    longer lengths.

    I . . . . have also enjoyed the BJC

    others like it fine.

    Utter filth.
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,875
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    @bcwsrt Amazon, you can always return.
    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: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Puritan PSM156
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,042
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    Supra Rondo is interesting.
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,981
    edited February 20
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    Here is what I'm running in my 2 channel:

    https://silversonic.com/products/bulk-cable/bulk-speaker-cable/odyssey-speaker-cable/

    With the 10 percent you will come in under $100 shipped. I like transparency, and I have have a warmish amp, so these work great for me.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:
    Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra

    Bedroom 2.1
    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,004
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    The Supra Quadrax costs a bit more than the Rondo, but it's still very much in reach. Four conductors per cable to deal with (instead of just two), so have to plan accordingly with termination. Obviously, a great choice for bi-wiring.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,054
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    The rondo price I mentioned was for the quad conductor
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,588
    edited February 20
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    VR3 wrote: »
    The rondo price I mentioned was for the quad conductor

    Who do you order from ?
    Bulk is preferred for myself.
  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,004
    edited February 20
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    VR3 wrote: »
    The rondo price I mentioned was for the quad conductor
    Are you not a fan of the 'inner dielectric' in the Quadrax version?
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    The rondo price I mentioned was for the quad conductor

    Who do you order from ?
    Bulk is preferred for myself.
    I know you didn't ask me, Ivan, but I've been very pleased ordering from eBay seller 'Sjofn HiFi' for Supra products. Madisound also sells Supra, but their selection is not as big.

    Full disclosure: Trey first introduced me to Supra cables. I started with the Quadrax speaker cables, then added RCA I/Cs, USB, Ethernet, and a power cable. I still need to get some XLRs. I guess you could say I'm a fan B)
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    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,588
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
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    marvda1 wrote: »
    @bcwsrt Amazon, you can always return.

    PITA.

    Think I’ll go the DH Labs route.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,466
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    You wear velcro shoes, don't you.
    I disabled signatures.
  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,604
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    Said I’m 57, not 77.

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Sony CDP-508ESD CD player (as a transport) | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,054
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    I am. A big fan of the quadrax but it's more then 100 lol

    The quadrax is a pita to work with
    Mi order thru madisound
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,042
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    Thanks for the suggestions!

    Splurged yesterday and bought some Kimber Kable direct from Kimber for my office rig. Supra and DH Labs probably for a couple other systems soon.

  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,588
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    Nice Eric! Kimber is nice stuff.
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,535
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    Big fan of Kimber!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,058
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    Good deal, Kimber makes solid cables.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,042
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    Hope they sound as good as they look!
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,054
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    Beautiful!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.