Try out a set of Audioquest Type 4

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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    PM sent. I can work with just about any time period. So even if it's 2-3 days it would be great just to be able to get my ears on the wires.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited December 2008
    Nice of you to make this offer Drew. :)



    REGARDSSNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    The cables will leave today for TouchOfEvils evaluation followed by either MADGSF or McLoki. I'm thinking a couple weeks for each participant.
    Drew
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2008
    Good job Drew. I am a big AQ fan have owned some Type 4s in the past. I think the participants will be pleasantly suprised with these speaker cables. I would not hesitate to put them back in my rig any time.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited December 2008
    WooHoo, thanks Drew and PM sent!
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    Replied to your pm. Can't wait to hear them hopefully i can take off work early when they get in so i can have some fun!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    Should be here tomorrow, i'm ready!!!!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    I'd like to be added to the queue!

    I'm hoping folks post up their results too as these cables get sent around..

    PM sent with address info.

    Erik

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    Erik
    Got your PM and were all set. Your number four in line.
    Drew
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    Here is the list
    TouchOfEvil currently has them
    Next MADGSF then McLoki and then ErikTracy
    Drew
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    Cool!

    And hopefully they will be burned in by the time I get them!

    I'm looking forward to doing my own test/comparison to the debate of cables and SQ.

    Any suggestions on how this should be done correctly & fairly?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    Man, i was really looking forward to hearing the wires today but nothing came. Should be tomorrow for sure!!!!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    The post office told me they are running one day behind because, its that time of year again!!
    Merry Christmas
    Drew
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    The post office told me they are running one day behind because, its that time of year again!!
    Merry Christmas
    Drew

    Word is at the home stead i have a package with what feels like wires in it....looks like tomorrow i will get to finally hear these cables.
    Can't wait!!!!!
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited December 2008
    I'd love to get in on this. I've been looking at speaker wire lately, and was thinking about getting some AQ Type 4's for my mains.

    I'm pretty close to McLoki too, if that helps any for shipping purposes.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited December 2008
    As soon as TouchOfEvil finishes his listening session we'll figure out who gets them next.
    MADGSF is next in line and if he is ready they will go to him.
    Drew
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    Well i got about 20 hours on the wires as of now. I let em play alot before i actually listened to em any wanted to let them break in a little. Even though i'm sure 20hours is not enough i did listen for a bit.
    What i notice with them is a bit more detail in the upper highs department. The mids sound more defined"less muddy" than my cheapo wires. Seems to bring everything together without lumping it into one sound.
    So so far i'd say they add a nice amount of clarity to the system.
    Now to let em break in some more and see how they do with another 20 hours on em.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2008
    TouchOfEvil wrote: »
    Well i got about 20 hours on the wires as of now. I let em play alot before i actually listened to em any wanted to let them break in a little. Even though i'm sure 20hours is not enough i did listen for a bit.
    What i notice with them is a bit more detail in the upper highs department. The mids sound more defined"less muddy" than my cheapo wires. Seems to bring everything together without lumping it into one sound.
    So so far i'd say they add a nice amount of clarity to the system.
    Now to let em break in some more and see how they do with another 20 hours on em.

    Good chap! You break 'em in for the rest of us :D

    Give us a full report when you get the chance.

    So far your results are intriguing...yes...very intriguing...I'm looking forward to when I can have twirl.

    Cheers,
    Erik

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited December 2008
    I am ready to get these whenever Mr. Evil is done with them. Looking forward to finally trying something decent.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited December 2008
    Can i get in line to demo these? I was just reading a thread stating that these were hands down, better than the Canare 4S11 cables I'm using now, so would like to do the comparo.

    thanks!
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited December 2008
    Hi,
    I would like to be included in on this demo. I have cat 5 braided wires now and have DH labs T-14 wire on the way from Dave. So these would be a different wire to compare. Thanks for the great offer!
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    I got my DH labs T-14 from Dave today so i'm gonna do some comparisons on the wires and once i do so will report back.
    Joe
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited December 2008
    I'm thinking mine will be here tomorrow. I have all the fixin's for them ready to go.
    ...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
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited December 2008
    Well i hooked up the DH labs wires on my highs for a bi wired setup. Never intended to run my mids/bass with em anyway so...
    None broken in at all compared to the type 4's the DH has more presence is the best way to describe it. More to come after i get to listen some more.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2009
    So....???

    whadup? :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited January 2009
    Tad brighter. I don't hear a lot of difference but I feel better. LOL.
    I did get a lot more punch when I took the 16 gauge somethings off the surround and replaced them with the Belden 14 twisted pair. I'm think about pre/pro now. I'm sunk.
    ...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
    Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50'-Plasma
    Play Station III - BluRay
    Logitech Harmony 550 Remote
    Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
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  • CallingMrBenzo
    CallingMrBenzo Posts: 34
    edited January 2009
    i would love to try something else then my home depot wire :)


    but i feel you meant for people with higher end equipment then myself..
    My College Setup

    TV: Mitsubishi WD60735
    Gear: Logitech Harmony Xbox Remote
    Toshiba HD-A3, Samsung BD-P1500
    Sony SCD-CE595, Direct TV HD DVR, Xbox 360
    Receiver: Onkyo TX -SR 606
    Speakers: JBL S Center, JBL S310,Polk R300 R
    Sub: Kicker L5 in ported box
    Pics --> http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=CallingMrBenzo
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited January 2009
    If possible, I would like to try these as well. I am close to bikerboy (he knows where I live...:eek:) if it would work out to pass them along. PM sent.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2009
    The cables will be going to MADGSF by tomorrow.
    The list is now at eight member looking to try them out. I think in everyone best interest we'll have to turn them around with-in a two week period.
    Here is what the list looks like now
    x touchofevil
    madgsf
    mcloki
    eriktracy
    comfortablycurt
    a_mattison
    bikerboy and cambir

    It will be spring time when these guys are finished, no problem except if someone is in a hurry.
    Posting clear and concise information with your thoughts on the performance will be appreciated by everyone.
    Drew
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2009
    Go ahead and move ErikTracy above me. Comfortablycurt, a_mattison and I all live close to each other so it would make things alot easier to put us all in a row.

    Michael
    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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