Try out a set of Audioquest Type 4

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited January 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
I have a pair of AQ type 4's that are 10 feet long and spades all around. Instead of these sitting in my closet maybe some fellow Polk Members would like to try them out for awhile. From what I have read these are good entry level cables.
I'd feel most comfortable sending them to a solid forum member than someone with 2 posts. I am not looking to sell them, don't need the money, I just think it could benefit those looking into upgrading or comparing cables.
Drew
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    Good post Drew. Someone will benefit from this great generosity.
    Michael ;)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Awesome on you. I have the Type4's and they are a great budget cable:)
    Ben
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited December 2008
    Too bad I just bought a pair from Vann's that should be arriving Tuesday.
    You are doing a great thing...somebody will really be thankful to you.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2008
    Another plus one for the Type 4's. It's a helluva cable.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    Good post Drew. Someone will benefit from this great generosity.

    LOL
    Its not that great generosity they only cost me about $50.00 :D

    There were a pair of Signal Cables I missed on Audiogon last week for about the same cost which I would have grabbed if I were not out partying.
    Drew
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited December 2008
    I am certainly interested. I am cable shopping now for my Dynaudios.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    LOL
    Its not that great generosity they only cost me about $50.00 :D

    You got a great deal. A used pair normally sells for at least twice that amount.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    miner wrote: »
    I am certainly interested. I am cable shopping now for my Dynaudios.

    Send me a PM and lets discuss the logistics and time frame.
    Drew
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    You got a great deal. A used pair normally sells for at least twice that amount.

    No doubt about it. I continue to learn alot from you guys and the industry itself.
    Drew
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    LOL
    Its not that great generosity they only cost me about $50.00 :D

    There were a pair of Signal Cables I missed on Audiogon last week for about the same cost which I would have grabbed if I were not out partying.
    Drew

    Everything is relative. For some that is a lot, for others it's about a 1/2 hr. of work. :)
    Michael ;)
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited December 2008
    Man I need to check this section more often! If it doesn't work out with miner I would like to be added to the list.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    MADGSF wrote: »
    Man I need to check this section more often! If it doesn't work out with miner I would like to be added to the list.

    No problem, not yet anyway. Your number two in line. Once miner wraps up with them he can send them to you.
    If I never saw them again and members continued to benefit from them it would be awesome.
    If other members have interest I'll have to keep track of who's who and where things are so we have no problems.
    Drew
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    Everything is relative. For some that is a lot, for others it's about a 1/2 hr. of work. :)

    Your right and I didn't mean to sound like a **** head. My meaning was, if you look around you may find a good deal and I did and want to share with my fellow members. You guys are the reason I have some knowledge and have been having alot of fun over the past couple years.
    Drew
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    Everything is relative. For some that is a lot, for others it's about a 1/2 hr. of work. :)

    Ain't that the truth. It would take me about 6.5 hours of work. I guess I don't need to say my upgrades take a long time:eek:
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Your right and I didn't mean to sound like a **** head. My meaning was, if you look around you may find a good deal and I did and want to share with my fellow members. You guys are the reason I have some knowledge and have been having alot of fun over the past couple years.
    Drew

    **** Head - My brother's favourite expression - LOL. :D
    The real problem begins when you hear a top notch recording and then want it - ching, ching. It pays to shop around.
    Michael ;)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited December 2008
    miner wrote: »
    I am certainly interested. I am cable shopping now for my Dynaudios.
    I own Dynaudio speakers 7.1. Nice choice man,

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited December 2008
    I'll go on record to say this. Compare the Type 4's to cables up to 250.00 per 10 feet premade. They are that good. I would own them and use them in my own system and I have owned 900.00 speaker wires.


    Dan
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    Hey buddy. I absolutely appreciate your offer and I did just see that offer in the other thread. I'd buy them if you wanted to sell them but I'm positive I'm going to buy a set anyway. Do certianly appreciate it though.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Too bad I just bought a pair from Vann's that should be arriving Tuesday.
    You are doing a great thing...somebody will really be thankful to you.
    How much at Vann's? I'd sure like two 8 foot pairs.
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

    Sony ES STR-DA4300ES 7.1
    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited December 2008
    I paid $99 for "AudioQuest Type 4 12 ft. pair BFA-spade (Silver)" @ Vann's.
    Maybe I could have found them cheaper somewhere else, but I like Vann's. They have free shipping on most items and the customer service at Vann's is about as good as Polk Audio.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I paid $99 for "AudioQuest Type 4 12 ft. pair BFA-spade (Silver)" @ Vann's.
    Maybe I could have found them cheaper somewhere else, but I like Vann's. They have free shipping on most items and the customer service at Vann's is about as good as Polk Audio.
    I've heard enough. I'm going over to my thread about speaker cables and look at the prices and resources people here left me and I'm going after 2 pair.
    Hey all you smart guys. I see that most of these are terminated with spades. Will a spade run up under traditional 5-way binding post or should I order bent post and banana terminations instead?
    ...Link to my System Showcase...
    "ES - Kind'a simple but I like it"

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    Sony ES SACD SCD-C2000ES
    Sony 400 Disc CD CDP-CX455
    Infinity BU-2 Sub-Woofer
    Polk Audio RT800i Towers
    Polk Audio CS400i Center
    Polk Audio FXiA6 Surrounds
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
    DH-Labs T-14 Speaker Cables
    Panamax Max 500 DBS Line Conditioner
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    I would love to try these out. I think i'm thrid in line?
    Let me know how long etc and love to hear em.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    Here is where we are. miner is out, he got a surprise from his wife so he's all set.
    MADGSF is up first and on deck is TouchOfEvil. If the two of you will send a PM's with mailing info. and time periods you would like to work with that will be a big help. This should be real simple as long as we communicate.
    Drew
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2008
    I would love to get in line if available. Thanks for the offer (of course, I would mail to the next in line (or back to you) after my audition).

    Either way - heck of an offer...
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    I would love to get in line if available. Thanks for the offer (of course, I would mail to the next in line (or back to you) after my audition).

    Either way - heck of an offer...

    McLoki
    Your in the hole, not a bad thing just alittle baseball lingo I got going.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    I am going to send these out Monday by USPS priority. So, MADGSF, TouchOf Evil and McLoki please PM me your information.
    Drew
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2008
    PM sent. Thanks again.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Here is where we are. miner is out, he got a surprise from his wife so he's all set.
    MADGSF is up first and on deck is TouchOfEvil. If the two of you will send a PM's with mailing info. and time periods you would like to work with that will be a big help. This should be real simple as long as we communicate.
    Drew

    Yep, got a real nice surprise from the wife of 28 yrs. (:D) AND she got me a pair of AQ Type 4 cables, too.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2008
    Nice offering; I had a pair of these and they are great cables.!!!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    miner wrote: »
    Yep, got a real nice surprise from the wife of 28 yrs. (:D) AND she got me a pair of AQ Type 4 cables, too.

    Be sure and let us know what you think of them!
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