Signal Cable vs Blue Jeans Cable

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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited October 2007
    danger boy wrote: »
    why limit yourself to just these two brands of cables?

    I'm open for any brand. While I was searching for interconnect some preferred Blue Jeans, some Signal Cable so. I can't afford like MIT,KImber Kable etc.. Anything around $50 or so would be fine. I don't mind the used one also. Probably Early B's sale.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    I got a rope . . .
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited October 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Both are homegrown companies. Both use the same wire. One makes it pretty & makes you pay for it & one doesn't.

    Both are quality cables. I let my wallet, & common sensze decide who got my business.

    Basically it went something like this... Wires stuck in the back of a machine that were not distinctly in plain view that weren't really going to be touched after connected.

    Winner BJC!

    Right on. We could use some more common sense around here.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    (So much just went over this guys head)
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2007
    Blessed are the ignorant, or something like that :rolleyes:
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2007
    Gentlemen...
    start your engines.
    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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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited October 2007
    MKZ wrote: »
    Yeah, I found that Heartland cables are most bang for the buck if they use the same cable. Is it?

    BJC
    Heartland Cables
    SC
    Or
    DIY

    MKZ,

    Heartland uses 89259 the same as in the SC Analog 2.

    A 3ft pair of 89259 w/ bullet plugs is $80 from Signal Cable
    A 1m pair of 89259 w/ bullet plugs is $55 from Heartland Cables

    If you don't want bullet plugs talk to Dan at Heartland and see what it would be with Canare plugs. Should be around $15 less, putting them cheaper then BJC as well.

    As for quality I am a happy customer of Dan's. I have bought maybe 6-8 pairs of cables from him, component video cables, a sub cable, a couple of digital coax, and lots of speaker wire. Heartland was the best bang for your buck when I purchased my first system many years ago, and still is to this day.

    Also if you look in the testimonials at the bottom of the page I am JR from CT. He replaced a set of component video cables for free when I busted them by accident, great customer service.

    Jared
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2007
    That....
    and he'll actually talk you out of a higher priced cable or IC, if he feels a "lower end model" might be better suited for your system. How 'bout that?
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    LOL! This is precisely why he does it. This kind of loyalty & publicity is very hard to come by.

    It pays for itself, so of course he's going to give away a few cables, since he will more than get the money back from referrals.

    That's just smart business sense!
    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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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2007
    i have owned several pairs of SC from Bi wires, to shot gun wire to his analog cable and highly recommend it. In fact when its time to upgrade cables and wires on my new 2 chnl i will be calling Frank again. But bottom line is you have a choice. Aint it grand :D


    P
    Life without music would♭
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited October 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    It pays for itself, so of course he's going to give away a few cables, since he will more than get the money back from referrals.

    That's just smart business sense!

    Let's call it Marketing Strategy.

    I got the email back from Frank and here it is:
    Yes you do get a 5% discount, which will come out to be $2.75 on the 3ft pair ($55).

    Best,

    Frank

    I have also emailed for heartland and waiting their reply. Just want to go with lesser value for the same cable.
    BJC - 45 + 5.75 shipping = 50.75
    SC - 55 + 6.95 shipping - 2.75 = 59.20
    HL with Eichmann Bullet Plugs - 55 + ? shipping
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited October 2007
    MKZ,

    If you want bullet plugs add $25 to the price of the SC. If not ask Dan how much it would be without them, I would imagine the HC would be ~$15 less or so, as that is what he used to charge to go with them instead of Canare.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    :D That works for me!

    We all know that the cable business is a money maker business with tons of markup involved. It is up to us to be knowledgeble consumers & go for the best that we are willing to get & pay for once we discard all the hyperbole involved in the marketing.

    MKZ wrote: »
    Let's call it Marketing Strategy.

    I got the email back from Frank and here it is:
    Yes you do get a 5% discount, which will come out to be $2.75 on the 3ft pair ($55).

    Best,

    Frank

    I have also emailed for heartland and waiting their reply. Just want to go with lesser value for the same cable.
    BJC - 45 + 5.75 shipping = 50.75
    SC - 55 + 6.95 shipping - 2.75 = 59.20
    HL with Eichmann Bullet Plugs - 55 + ? shipping
    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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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited October 2007
    I bought a digital XLR interconnect from Frank at SC. It is the best cable I've ever seen.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2007
    I also like how Frank will take the time to explain things to you over the phone.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited October 2007
    Received the email from Heartland and here it is.
    Hello there,

    A one meter pair would be $35 plus $7 for S&H. Let me know if there's
    anything I can do for you.

    Thanks very much.

    Dan Kaps
    Heartland Home Theater
    I decided to give it a try. Thank you Gaara and everybody.
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited October 2007
    I cant comment on the sound quality of either BJ cables or Signal Cables as I got my shipment of Signal Cable wires/interconnects last week and am still waiting for my amp to arrive next Thursday. After which I will use these puppies to connect everything.

    Ive attached some speaker cable and silver interconnect **** :D

    1st Pic: New SC Ultra Reference Speaker Wire (10 gauge) vs my old 14 gauge with Monster Quick Lock Connects
    2nd Pic: Pair of 5 ft SC Silver Interconnects with silver bullets
    3rd Pic: Specially made SC Silver Y-splitter with silver bullets
    4th Pic: Pan out of old 14 gauge and new SC Ultra Reference Speaker Wire

    My girlfriend just let me know that I am a weirdo for taking pictures of wires and posting them online ... yeah, I agree but than again she takes TOO MANY pictures of our dogs and posts them online. :)

    Zsolt
    My Home Theater Rig
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2007
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55854
    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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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited October 2007
    Ben,
    Do you have any published price list?
    What is the price for 3ft pair?
    Thank you.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited October 2007
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55881

    Last I checked they were around $100-150 per pair.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2007
    MKZ wrote: »
    Ben,
    Do you have any published price list?
    What is the price for 3ft pair?
    Thank you.

    60 to 150 depending on termination.
    references available to serious inquiries.

    standard Neutrik's, locking RCA, and XLR

    Thanks Guys
    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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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited October 2007
    That's a good price for pure Silver. I can not find anywhere else for less than $100. I should have known before I ordered others. I went for cheap this time since I have to buy 3 pairs for SACD 5 channel connections.
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  • ABX
    ABX Posts: 109
    edited October 2007
    Wire is wire is wire.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    Kill yourself
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    That was the first real cable I ever owned. You will be pleased.
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited October 2007
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Kill yourself

    LOL ...:D
    My Home Theater Rig
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    Sorry . . . tourettes
    zx_toth wrote: »
    LOL ...:D
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  • ABX
    ABX Posts: 109
    edited October 2007
    Too bad the poll does not have a "no difference" option ?
    ABX
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    Too bad you're still breathing. I have one of two problems with you. Either your ears suck and you just can't hear the difference between a good cable, a bad cable and an exceptional cable. Or, you made up your mind that wire is wire before you even tested for yourself.

    By the way, Monster 200 Cable vs. Monster 1000 Cable does not count as testing.

    Get some real equipment and quit playing with your sony boombox.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited October 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    Finally ordered some speaker cable (12AWG 5000UE) from bluejeans last night. I would've preferred the signal but i went with the economy. I'm eager as to compare any audible difference between the bjc and this generic stuff I'm using now.Thanks to all for your positive posts and recommendations.

    That's exceptional speaker wire. I doubt seriously if you could tell the difference between that and most costing more. Just not as 'pretty' as some have eluded too. ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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