new cables and interconnects

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited October 2004 in Electronics
Hello all,

I currently have a stereo system that has Monster stereo cable and interconnects throughout. I've heard that one can do much better than Monster at similar prices. What would you folks suggest for replacing my Monster cables? It would have to be close to the same price, but what I'm really hoping for is a noticable improvement in sound quality.
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • Grolsch
    Grolsch Posts: 48
    edited October 2004
    Well theres a can of worms.

    IMO, what you have is prolly just fine. If you just want some "cool factor" cables, there is a lot to choose from. But if you are looking to improve sound quality - Save your hard earned bread and get some killer speakers.


    Just my opinion.

    J
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited October 2004
    try knukonceptz.com in the HT products, they have some silver coated interconnects...sound pretty good and cheaper than MC....
    dont know what MC you are using but better than MC interconnects I tried ....and returned.
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited October 2004
    well, I do have a pair of Polk LSi 25 speakers and I'm VERY happy with them. I just thought maybe getting new cable would be a cheaper way to improve sound than getting any more equipment as I've already spent about $5,000 on my system so far.
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2004
    DH-Labs. I did the same side by side and gave away the monster with the amp I sold to Wodom1 and kept the DH-Labs, I lent him them to get his opinion but have yet to hear back. The sound was very clean and detailed compared to the Monsters.

    Dave
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2004
    Definitely change out your interconnects. Try Audioquest Copperheads if you want to stay well under $100. The AQ Corals are good, too. Kimber Heros are little bit more, but quite worthy of consideration. Either one will be an immediate improvement over what you have.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • sowen010599
    sowen010599 Posts: 343
    edited October 2004
    When it comes to cheap, good quality cables. There are only 5 things you need to know, Signalcable, Signalcable, Signalcable, Signalcable, Signalcable.

    http://signalcable.com/products.html
    Go BIG or go home!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Make that 6 things... Frank give Club members a small discount...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2004
    I must concur. Frank gives us a discount and he has some quality product. We also just got to listen to his new silvers, nice and open. I have Analog 2's, tight authoritave bass, good clarity.

    For the price, SignalCable competes very well.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by amulford
    I must concur. Frank gives us a discount and he has some quality product. We also just got to listen to his new silvers, nice and open. I have Analog 2's, tight authoritave bass, good clarity.

    For the price, SignalCable competes very well.

    How did they compare to the BL-1's I sent down? or didn't anyone compare them?

    Dave
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    dave....
    Chill, dude... You're acting like an expectant father.. :D
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    dave....
    Chill, dude... You're acting like an expectant father.. :D

    Sorry, your probably right. I'll lighten-up, I'm just alittle excited to be authorized with a fine product.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited October 2004
    Dave,

    To be quite honest, I didn't really do any cable comparisons. Some were just switched out from time to time. The only reason I remember the silver SC's is because I put them in and wanted to get a take on them. I didn't really get to do a critical demo, just too much to do.

    If you want, and if you can, add them to the Cable Swap. I'd be more than glad to check them out and give you an honest impression...
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by dave shepard
    Sorry, your probably right. I'll lighten-up, I'm just alittle excited to be authorized with a fine product.
    Just a little tug on the ol' chain there, dave... all in the name of fun... or at least attempted humor...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited October 2004
    Tour,

    I understood ;) .
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