AudioQuest Type4 8ft Speaker Cable with BFA Bananas

candyliquor35m
candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
edited July 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I just bought these from MKZ. This is the retailed version with BFA bananas (silver plated) on both amp and speaker ends. Probably not even burnt in yet. Original box and factory terminated.

I can tell they have some good solid core wire in them. They are easy to bend but when I grab the ends, the ends stay bent and don't flop around like a rubber snake :) These are the real deal and not some ebay knock-offs.

They sound great but I'm too used to my romex 10 ga which is more laid back and subdued than these. A must try for someone currently using stranded wire. These are going to be a little less loud and boomy but you're going to gain quite a bit of detail, clarity, instrument separation, etc.

SOLD $100 SOLD shipped USPS conus. Money order only.

Original ad and pics: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67283

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQT4&variation=8PBFBF
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited May 2008
    hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm 2 people flippin them right after they buy them.....if not even burnt in yet ,why not wait until they are so a proper A/B can be made....what didnt you like about them....have never had the pleasure yet.........thanks
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    I basically bought these to demo them. For the price, I don't think you'll find anything that sounds better but I'm already running 10 ga. single strand solid core copper with my romex.

    Most would prefer the AQ over the romex because the AQ sounds louder and it's a hell of a lot easier to work with. I've got used to the refined, clear, detailed sound of the romex so when I did a left vs right comparison, it didn't take but about a hour to hear the differences and decide I prefer the romex.

    The AQ is basically a no brainer if you're currently running lamp cord or stranded electrical wire or any of the other commercial cables that use stranded conductors because most likely you will gain quite a bit of clarity, detail and instrument separation (less distortion). The AQ's 2 solid core single strand conductors give you a combined wire of 15 ga which would be hard to find anywhere else for this price.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    I’m sorry to hear that Carl doesn’t like it. It probably needed a little sugar coated :D.
    This is a nice pair of speaker wire. Not as a matter of fact that I changed because of its bad sounding. As soon as after I connect the Type4 to my speaker it really made me tempting to upgrade CV-4. In my understanding AudioQuest does great products on each and every price level. Currently, I’m still wanted to hear CV-8 and wonder how it will sound in my system. As you know, YMMV each and every system sounds differently based on your pre, processor, amp, wire, speaker, etc..
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    I loved these cables but I love my romex a little more.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2008
    The type 4 has excellent grain-free treble, but lighter on mid-bass than most multi-strand. This is a very good cable, especially for speakers that are a bit "thick" in the mid-bass or have a hashy mid-range.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    I'll be glad to let someone demo these before you buy them if you have at least 1 positive sales rating on here.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2008
    Demo?

    I am sure you could do better than that with all the money saved on tweeters.

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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Demo

    I'll stick with the demo. I got tubes to pay for :D
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  • dacoupedeville
    dacoupedeville Posts: 83
    edited May 2008
    The type 4 is very good in my system. I run it double bi-wire with cv4 going to the highs. I have no plans to change it. You could also run it single bi-wire with the four strands for super economy.
    HT: SRT's.....Pioneer SC95, Oppo 105D; ps4; Mitsubishi 1080p 82" DLP; DirecTV

    2 ch: SRS 1.2tl's.....Odyssey Stratos monos, Dynaco PAS pre w/Mods, Arcam DV-135, Music Hall MMF 5, AQ wires

    Bedroom: SRS 3.1tl's, RTA 8T (phantom center), Pioneer sc-lx701, Mitsubishi 1080p 82" DLP, DirecTV, ps3

    Car: SR 6500's.....Planet Audio HVT752 tube hybrid amps (2), Alpine dvd-a double din HU, two 12" Kicker's
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    I can bring these to Tucson next week if anyone wants to buy them or demo them. $100 local pick up price.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2008
    Can't believe nobody has grabbed these....
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited May 2008
    candyliquor35m wrote: »
    I loved these cables but I love my romex a little more.

    how long a run do you have?

    its a solid copper romex single wire?

    thanks have heard a few comments on using romex have not tried it yet...
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    I cut it as needed so my longest is 20+' and the shortest is 4'.

    Yes it's a solid single wire for each + and -

    I haven't experimented with the 12 ga or 14 ga. 10 ga might be overkill but that's what I started with and have stuck with it.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    bump
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2008
    Bumped by the previous owner not the owner....


    LOL :confused:;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
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    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    bump

    thanks. These are still for sale.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited June 2008
    Price dropped to $100 shipped w/original box.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited June 2008
    Yes these are still available. Get em while they're hot :)
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited June 2008
    These are still available $100 shipped. Like new. Not even burned in yet. Don't pay retail when you can get them here for 1/2 price?
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  • epereira
    epereira Posts: 3
    edited July 2008
    I am interested but am unable to post as I am new. Would you kindly email me at erle<dot>pereira<at>gmail<dot>com to get in touch?
    Thanks.
    Erle (like Earl spelled differently)
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited July 2008
    email sent. SOLD to Erle. Thanks.
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