MIT Terminator 2 Speaker Cables-DEMO

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2008
    I am loving these MIT speaker cables. I had been using some AQ Type X speaker wire that Tweeter sells. The difference was very noticeable from when I first put them in my system. The over all spectrum is improved with a noticeable improvement in my soundstaging, seperation of instruments and vocals. There is a noticeable improvement on the depth of soundstage also.

    To sum it up in a nut shell my system now sounds more natural and realistic. There seems to be a great synergy between Musical Fidelity, MIT cables and Vintage Polk speakers.

    My next goal is to purchase some MIT speaker cable. I am thinking the Shogun Type 3 and hoping they will work just as well.

    My plan if it is OK with the others in line is to ship them to the next lucky person @ the first of July.

    I will post more thoughts then if I have any more to ramble about.

    Thanks again Ricardo.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    That's great Scott; I'm glad the demo was useful for you. I have the Shotgun 3, and there's a very noticeable difference between them and these old demo wires. You'll be happy if you get them.

    We need more names on the list!!!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited July 2008
    I am in possession of these currently. I had forgotten I signed up and was pleasantly surprised when I got them.

    I have been listening to them the past few hours and right out of the box I notice a bass emphasis. Haven't determined if that's good or bad yet. My system has never wanted for proper, well defined bass. Also the SDA properties are much more apparent on some songs and the MIT's seem to separate the instruments/singers a bit more.

    Just some initial off the cuff impressions, more to come as I compare and demo :)

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    I'm afraid when I get these I'm going to like them and I'll what a pair myself. :)

    So just to be prepared for the shock what's the street price for these? ;)

    Speakers
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    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
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    Parasound Halo A23
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited July 2008
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    I'm afraid when I get these I'm going to like them and I'll what a pair myself. :)

    So just to be prepared for the shock what's the street price for these? ;)

    I'm looking on Audiogon right now and there is a used pair for $150 8ft/pr also a used pair at Usedcable.com for $395 for a 20ft/pr. Not sure on the original retail but I'd guess $550 for an 8 or 10ft/pr.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    Ok I can afford that bring them on.

    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
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited July 2008
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    Ok I can afford that bring them on.

    Wait your turn :p:D. Maybe you'll forget like I did and be surprised!!:cool:
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    I'm pretty down on the list, they will be either be MIA, or just say broken in.... Or just BROKEN. :(

    Anyone mind if a jump up in line. BTW I love shipping to Canada ;)

    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
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2008
    Ricardo

    We need more names on the list!!!




    Ummm. OK.

    Count me in.:)

    I don't know where I was when this thread started but I'm glad I found it if its not to late.


    Awesome deal Ricardo! I was just looking a MIT speaker cables yesterday.


    Nick
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    $550 new WTF?????????????????????????????


    What was this $10k deposit I needed to Paypal over to Ricardo?

    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
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2008
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Ummm. OK.

    Count me in.:)

    I don't know where I was when this thread started but I'm glad I found it and its not to late.


    Awesome deal Ricardo! I was just looking a MIT speaker cables yesterday.


    Nick



    Nick,


    Is INDIANA now part of Canada? I only send to Canada members ;)

    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
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,244
    edited July 2008
    Count me in Ricardo. I just sent you a PM asking you to put my name on the list. Thanks.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited July 2008
    There is a funny story how H9 received these MIT cables. It was my mistake but it all worked out.

    I am currently burning in my new pair of MIT Shotgun S3s speaker interface cables. Thes cables are very impressive in person much more so than what you see on the internets. They are more than "speaker wire' hence their "speaker interface cable" designation. Construction is MIL spec. if not better and yet they are still flexible enough to go around corners etc.

    I ordered mine from Joe Abrams on A-gon. Top notch CS and communication.

    I will have to post my listening findings later because they are still burning in which MIT calls 2 and 2. 2 days of burn in to get to 75% and 2 weeks to 100%.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited July 2008
    I have to say these are very engaging cables. There is a crispness to the upper frequencies that is quite addictive w/o being harsh or strident or grainy. The hi-hat and other cymbals have a sparkle to them I notice more and more. The bass on certain songs can be just a tad overdone, but nothing to complain about.

    I'm enjoying these and it's going to be hard to let them go. ;)

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    Glad to hear you're enjoying them. Maybe the bass wasn't "true" before ;)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    I'm pretty down on the list, they will be either be MIA, or just say broken in.... Or just BROKEN. :(

    I just hope that's not the case.... :rolleyes::rolleyes:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    There is a funny story how H9 received these MIT cables. It was my mistake but it all worked out.

    I am currently burning in my new pair of MIT Shotgun S3s speaker interface cables. Thes cables are very impressive in person much more so than what you see on the internets. They are more than "speaker wire' hence their "speaker interface cable" designation. Construction is MIL spec. if not better and yet they are still flexible enough to go around corners etc.

    I ordered mine from Joe Abrams on A-gon. Top notch CS and communication.

    I will have to post my listening findings later because they are still burning in which MIT calls 2 and 2. 2 days of burn in to get to 75% and 2 weeks to 100%.

    Scott



    Scott, tell us how are you liking your S3's. It would be interesting to hear a comparison between them and the old demo wires.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited July 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    I just hope that's not the case.... :rolleyes::rolleyes:


    FYI, I will be keeping these for the full 3 weeks. I just haven't had as much time as I would like to demo them. I am watching and considering pulling the trigger on a pair on Audiogon. I really need to spend a bit more time with them.

    I plan on mailing these out to SKsolutions on Monday the 11th. If I wasn't so sure these would be on my short list I'd let them go a little earlier but I want to make sure these are "worthy". Thanks again Ricardo for doing this.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    Hey Brock, no one will complain if you keep them one more week ;)
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited August 2008
    I can shorten up my time, I'm cool with that.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2008
    Where I'm on this list :eek:

    Ok inside poll will DisneyJoe7 / Steve buy a pair before his turn is up?

    A.) YES

    B.) NO

    C.) Hell no he's way too cheap.

    D.) No his mind would try to reverse engineer them to build his own and turn around to sell his "New Idea" to China. ;)

    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
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I ordered mine from Joe Abrams on A-gon. Top notch CS and communication.

    You can say that again; I contacted him because I'm going balanced from source to amp; well, he's taking the RCA S3's I bought from him back in January as trade in..... for 90% of what I paid!!!!!

    You don't see this kind of service too often.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited August 2008
    Sorry guys very long weekend and I just didn't have time this morning to get these packed up properly and sent out. They should go out to SKSolutions by tomorrow or Wed. at the very latest.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    May I be added to the list?
    Thanks
    Ben
    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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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    May I be added to the list?
    Thanks
    Ben


    Sorry, but the list is closed.


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Damn that web manipulator!
    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.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    Ha ha; I need to check with him. Consider yourself next after pearsall001.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Thanks. I will be able to do a comparison between highs, and lows. I am very excited.
    Thanks again
    Ben
    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.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited August 2008
    By the way, Richardo, very very nice gesture on your part. Cool

    engtaz
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,413
    edited August 2008
    I'm going to be moving in about 6 weeks and I'd like to try these again in a different environment. So add me at the very end for a repeat demo after all have had a chance. Unless you are selling these soon Ricardo. I am intrigued by these cables I just feel with my current set-up they might be a tad bright, not fatiguing, but a tad bright.

    H9

    P.s. getting ready to box these up.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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