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New power cord needed for speaker with powered subwoofer?

I just bought GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers.
They have built in subwoofers self powered with 1800 watts.
My question is would they greatly benefit from new brand name power cords?
Or do you think the power cords designed for them suffice?
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jl35
2,244 posts
 
I always thought I was biased to Not like the more expensive cable...
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geoffkait
14,147 posts
 
It’s really great to be free from power cords and blind tests. 
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amg56
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@clearthink I understand that a power cord is a passive device. But if "enhanced" power cords make a "change" to a listener's system, then is supposedly does "something". If a new and expensive P/C makes any change to the power from the wall socket, it's not going to be a good one.

A good P/C from a conditioner may be another thing altogether. It didn't work for me. Maybe my system isn't revealing enough, or needs a few $0,000s worth of tweaking material?  

bsavage
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I also have the Triton One speakers. Although I have had excellent results using after market power cords on my electronic components, I wasn't sure how much of a difference they might make on just the woofer amps in the speakers.

I found a pair of Cullen Crossover cords used at a great price, so I took a chance and I'm glad I did. The bass tightened up and became more dynamic with the Cullen cords. Individual notes became better differentiated and it was much easier to follow a bass line in the music. These are only 12 gauge cords, so now I'm wondering if a heavier gauge cord would provide an even bigger improvement.
mrdecibel
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rvpiano, did I read above early in your thread that you have Morrow MAP4 power cables ? These are after market cables. Did you buy them with the expectation of hearing a difference, and in fact, did you ? If you did, you are answering your own question. AMG = American Wire Gauge. ( Yes, the thickness of the cable ). Enjoy MrD.
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