Audio Art SC-5 speaker cables

marvda1

Here are some of my thoughts on the Audio Art SC-5 speaker cables. My reference cables are the Straley Reality speaker cables and I am not attemping to say that one brand is better than the other just how the cables sound in my system.
I have Audio Art IC-3 interconnects between the preamp and power amp and between the cdp and preamp, you can read about the construction of the cables at www.audioartcable.com and www.realitycables.com .

The sound of the IC-3 interconnects is very detailed with plenty of air around instruments, 3d soundstage with a black background where the notes just come from air. The sound is easy and smooth.
With the Straley's in place the bass in my room sometimes is a little boomy as my speakers are just a little overpowering (12x15x8) and as one reviewer put it who had the speakers in a similar size room," the 6381's are 5 1/2 lbs. in a 5 lb. bag, but still the sound is good"

Putting the SC-5's in place the sound becomes more balanced (highs,mids,lows), it's as if including the interconnects there is only one long cable in the entire system.
There is the same amount of detail as the Straleys but the backgroung is blacker. The sound stage is not as wide as the Straleys but there is plenty of depth.
I will be keeping both of these cables as they are like mood cables, the SC-5's are like a nice smooth crown royal whiskey and the Straleys are like 80 proof wild turkey (not the 101 proof:) )
If you look at the price of both cables $145 - SC-5 vs. $225 Reality both 8 ft. pairs, not too far apart in pricing.

One other thing, the Straleys are very stiff and RED but you can purchase coverings for them while the SC-5's are very flexible and dark blue.

I am not working for either manufacturer and if you think cables don't make a difference or if they are super expensive to you I understand your right to your opinion but please don't sidetrack the thread, start your own.

thanks,
Marvin