Audio Art Speaker Cables?

Jetmaker737
Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,051
edited January 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Can anyone comment on these cables?

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1268501097&/Audio-Art-Cable-SC-5---SC-5-bi

I'd be interested in any input on these 14 AWG silver coated copper stranded cables versus, say, the AQ Type 4 with solid conductors.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited January 2010
    Good cables at a budget price.Those are probably DH Labs T-14 cables sold under a different name.Audio Art works with them and I bet thats where they get thier raw cable.
    I use T-14 cables in a shotgun config.
    If you like your sq a little tipped up, go with them.Other wise the AQ Type 4 are a solid choice too.
    Right here is a very good speaker cable for the price.I may have to try these myself>>http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1268374784&/Monarchy-Speaker-Cable
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  • mopar paul
    mopar paul Posts: 277
    edited January 2010
    I wouldn't worry about it, all speaker cable technology is just a myth. Just get ya some 12 gauge zip cord at Lowes, it's as good as anything else out there.;) Sorry, I couldn't resist!
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,051
    edited January 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Right here is a very good speaker cable for the price.I may have to try these myself>>http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1268374784&/Monarchy-Speaker-Cable

    Interesting... thanks for the link. What do you think about those compression fit nanners compared to soldered?
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited January 2010
    That could start a debate.Compression,soldered or set srew.I wouldnt worry to much about that.Just use some deoxit gold to protect the copper or silver.
    If I were to DIY another set of speakers cables I would use Xhadow nanners.>http://www.cryo-parts.com/banana.html

    There very expensive though.Overpriced IMO
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited January 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Good cables at a budget price.Those are probably DH Labs T-14 cables sold under a different name.Audio Art works with them and I bet thats where they get thier raw cable.
    I use T-14 cables in a shotgun config.
    If you like your sq a little tipped up, go with them.Other wise the AQ Type 4 are a solid choice too.
    Right here is a very good speaker cable for the price.I may have to try these myself>>http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1268374784&/Monarchy-Speaker-Cable

    Hmmm..if anyone does give these a try, let me know what you think. I'm interested in a good, cheap cable.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited January 2010
    You cant go wrong with monarchy audio products.Great value for great products.Probably the best value in this hobby.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited January 2010
    Been using AudioArt speaker cables for two years. Very flexible, far more than most at this price. Very neutral sound.
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