Speaker Cables? Best for the $$$$$$$????

EFW
EFW Posts: 28
edited August 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Who out there is making the best speaker cables for the money? You can see the set up I have, which is currently hooked up with Monster Cable 12 AWG (Raw Cable). Don't want anything insanely priced, just comprable to the equipment I have. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanve for the help...............EFW:D
AVR...........Onkyo TX-SR703
TV.............Mitsubishi WD-62627:D
HD DVD.......Toshiba HD-XA2:cool:
Power.........Monster HTS 1600
Mains.........Monitor 70's
Center........CS2
Rears..........Monitor 40's
Sub............PSW12
Cables........Signal Cable
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2007
    Signal Cable makes a good product for $.
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  • McCelery
    McCelery Posts: 123
    edited July 2007
    I really like the custom Canare biwires I got on Ebay for about $60, 11ga signal path. Something like that oughta do ya.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited July 2007
    Audioquest type 4
    Dan
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2007
    Blue Jeans Cable has reasonable price cable that fits good & doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

    www.bluejeanscable.com
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2007
    DH Labs Q10. The best I have heard for the money by far in my set up and I have compared them to Cobalt, Monster (I know) and pricey Analysis Plus cables.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
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    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited July 2007
    Signal Cable first and foremost...
    Zu Cables on Ebay are going really cheap.
    Both are of extremely good build-quality and I've experienced absolutely stellar customer service from both companies.

    That being said -- Frank at Signal Cable supports this Forum in many ways and even offers Polkies a 5% discount. So I'd be prone to head in his direction first.

    I have a mixture of both in my set-up.
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2007
    Signal Cables.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2007
    Signal Cable--good quality product--^^^^ what he said + 2 :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,717
    edited July 2007
    Lamp cord.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2007
    shoe laces. they come in various lengths, are cheap and you can custom cut them yourself. it really brings out the sole in music. ;)

    OMFG here we go again.

    the best speaker cables are they ones that fit your budget.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    Monster Cables at full retail price are quite the bargain.

    In all honesty, Signal cable for new; and AQ, DH Labs, Kimber Kable if you can find them used.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Lamp cord.

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited July 2007
    That's just F1nut. LOL
    engtaz

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2007
    Posts 2-9. I have Audio Quest type 4, and they are great.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • EFW
    EFW Posts: 28
    edited July 2007
    Thanks for all the feedback guys, I really apprecite it. I will research all siggested and let you guys know what I end up with and how it sounds.
    AVR...........Onkyo TX-SR703
    TV.............Mitsubishi WD-62627:D
    HD DVD.......Toshiba HD-XA2:cool:
    Power.........Monster HTS 1600
    Mains.........Monitor 70's
    Center........CS2
    Rears..........Monitor 40's
    Sub............PSW12
    Cables........Signal Cable
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  • daveyg2
    daveyg2 Posts: 26
    edited August 2007
    Cardas audio makes superb cables at a decent price.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited August 2007
    www.zebracables.com
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited August 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Posts 2-9. I have Audio Quest type 4, and they are great.

    I think Audioquest is one of the best cable companies out there. I have owned alot of different high end cables and I perfer Audioquest to all others.
    Great stuff.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited August 2007
    george daniel wrote: »
    Signal Cable--good quality product--^^^^ what he said + 2 :)

    Same here: +3! :)
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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