Which balanced XLR cables to get

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dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited December 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
What other companies sell balanced cables.? Ive found 3- Cobalt cables,Bettercables & Blue Jean cables (blue jean are the cheapest) thanks
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    http://signalcable.com/analogtwoxlr.html
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    Look on Audiogon for MAS IC's. I have some of their silver reference balanced interconnects and they're excellent. Around $70 a pair as I recall.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    Here you go: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablintr&1170768324
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2006
    All of the previously mentioned cables are good options.

    I recommend buying pairs of used XLR's from several different manufacturers to hear what sounds best in your system. System synergy can play a large part in how a cable performs.

    Whichever cables do not work for you can be resold on the used market and you will get most, if not all, of your money back.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited December 2006
    Don't forget these guys...

    http://zebracables.com/xlr.html

    Also great cables!
    SYSTEM
    HDTV ..........Sony KP-57WV600
    CD / DVD......Sony DVP-C675D
    AVR ............Denon 2801
    MAINS .........Polk RTi8
    CENTER .......Polk CSi5
    Surrounds ....Polk FXi3
    Sub ............Polk PSW-250
    Cables.........Zebra Cables
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Thanks everyone! I went and order from Bettercables, svs subs like them. They where all $$$
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited December 2006
    DH, there's no good reason to pay $$$ for simple cables which are readily available for $, for example here or here .
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,292
    edited December 2006
    Sure there is Johnny boy, some folks want their systems to sound better than your Axiom/Sony mega changer set up wired with patch cords and lamp cord.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
    John K. wrote:
    DH, there's no good reason to pay $$$ for simple cables which are readily available for $, for example .

    He asked for opinions on which balanced cables to get....not if he should get balanced cables.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    Well I spent toooo much on my system already so I thought I shouldnt buy cheap interconnects.You dont buy a 30.000 suv or truck & put recap tires on it, I dont think you can get recaps anymore!
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2006
    dholmes wrote:
    Well I spent toooo much on my system already so I thought I shouldnt buy cheap interconnects.You dont buy a 30.000 suv or truck & put recap tires on it, I dont think you can get recaps anymore!

    HERE, HERE. If you can't hear the difference too bad. Some of us can and it is great. I agree, my investment commands something better than your average cables from RS or "K-MART."
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    Senor Juan K....

    I don't even use cables and my system has never sounded better...

    It's like the speakers can just look into the amp's eyes. Nothing has to be said....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
    bettercables make great sub cables, but I have no experience with the speaker cable...
    I`m sure they are the same great quality as thier sub cables though
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    I never heard the difference in interconnects, but I guess like I said why use cheap stuff on your $$ eq. Its only as good as the weakest link! I can hear the difference in good spk cable thought!
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
    try A/B ing some "M" or equiv. type I/C from BB
    and a pair of AQ Diamondbacks...
    It`s a fair comparison, as the AQ`s are relativly low cost and will show a major difference...IMO

    When I went from AQ King Cobra`s to MIT S1 shotguns, I was floored...
    The difference (for me) was amazing...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2006
    There are plenty of microphone balanced cables availabe which will carry a signal, I have bought them for as little as 8.00 for a twenty foot cable. They do carry a signal and are considered "pro" cables, readily available at any musician supply stores. When dealing with live sound and pro gear a large amount of hiss, fan noise and so on is acceptable. That is the only place I use these low cost wires, for live sound.

    I would not recommend using microphone cables for fine home audio equipment, its not the intended use.

    Congrats on your decision to give some quality XLR connects a try, I find them to be absoultely dead quiet with my gear, running tube pre to ss amp you can put your ear to the speaker and hear, well nothing at all, silence like this is golden leaving you with just the recorded material and a silent background with no noise.

    RT1
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  • mwaarna
    mwaarna Posts: 280
    edited December 2006
    I am new to the audio scene.

    Have been doing as much research as possible.

    I am looking to get outlaw mono amps, they have 2 different models...

    the M200 and M2200.

    What are the differences.. i know that the 2200 has balanced inputs as a difference, how would this make significant difference?

    But to benefit from that you need a receiver with balanced outputs as pre-outs correct? THe only one i've seen(not that i have alot of experience in this stuff) is Outlaws own pre-amp/processor the 990.

    Any one have a link to some kind of web refrence where i can read up on this stuff.

    Thanks for your help.
    Click here To see My system
    Polk LSI15,LSiC, LsiFX, SVS PB-12 Plus/2, Blue Jean Cables,Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P, Earthquake Cin
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