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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: bl6216@yahoo.com on December 04, 2006, 06:40:14 PM
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I want to know what you all think about picking up used loadspeaker cables on audiogon. Is speaker cables one thing that you should pick up new.
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i think going used is fine.
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What are some things to look for when you look at use cables.
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all i can tell you is get what you believe to the best for your budget. i am currently happy w/ 12ga copper. one day i am going to try out some silver.
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I've been though a few speaker cables and several different interconnects from agon. Thats the first place I go without hesitation. I bottom feed and then when I move on I can sell quickly for about what I paid. If you are patient and have cash available, agon can yield fantastic results.
buying used cable is probably safer than buying active components because there is hardly anything that can go wrong with a passive component. The main issue with cables is that they should be in stock condition or the resale value goes very low. There have been some counterfeit cables out of asia. There have been people in the US who buy very long lengths of used cables, chop them up, reterminate and sell the shorter cables as if they are authentic factory terminations. But most of those issues are related to a few high end popular brands. The only thing to look for is that the terminations are factory original terminations. Pictures should reveal that they are in decent shape and some web sites, like cardas, have guides to help identify cables as counterfeit or authentic.
What sort of cables are you looking for? What price rang? what associated gear?
I've had good luck with MIT MH750 and AP silver and oval 9 cables, all less than $300 the pair. If you looking for lower cost, you might consider trying some of the silver clad cables that some people on this site make.
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If you looking for lower cost, you might consider trying some of the silver clad cables that some people on this site make.
very good advice
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If you're looking for something inexpensive, I just picked up a set of these in 2.5 meter (8.25') for $94, nicely constructed cable for under $100. I have a set of thier "Julian" cables, honestly I think the only difference is the aesthetics. Just in basic material cost alone, I don't think you could really make a pair much cheaper (wire/techflex/shrink tube/connectors). I think they have a 60 or 90 day money back if you're not happy with them, that buys a little time for burn-in and listening.
If you're looking for something a little more, audiogon (for the reasons above) is a great route, I wouldn't hesitate to buy used cables if they're in good condition.
It's the same construction as thier "Julian" and "St. Julian" cable
(http://www.zuaudio.com/images/gauge.jpg)
http://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeaker_cables.asp
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used speaker cables are fine. i got a STEAL on a used biwire 8 foot pair 2 years back on audiogon
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I have a pair of silver clad cables that you ca literally have. I think they are dh labs t-14 or something like that. PM me your address and I can grab them at lunch. Just pass them on to someone here if/when you decide to upgrade.
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I've listened to a bunch of speaker cable ..., but never anything beyond a $1500 price tag I suppose.
that said, the best i'd heard was the Gregg Stralley stuff. pure copper. really stiff, and just slick as shit all around. virtual reality cables, I believe.
Then I started making cables for myself with 6ga silver plated mill-spec stuff. I put them in my system for about a month. really enjoyed them.
then put the Stralleys back in for a few days...
and then put the silvers back in last night....and i'm very happy w/the sound of them. At least through my monitors.
I'll gladly build anyone a pair of these bad boys. they are pretty slick.
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If you looking for lower cost, you might consider trying some of the silver clad cables that some people on this site make.
very good advice
I like my dogstars made by ToddR too.
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I have some killer leegeddy's
- speaker cable
- bel canto DAC2 interconnects to my ASLaq1003
- power cable that runs from my Furman to my Bel Canto DAC2
the speaker cables are giving me some static since the flood so someone is making me some nice silver speaker cables 8)
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Thanks for all the help. I am going to keep all the info in mind when I pick some up.
-Brian