I use Anti-Cables, $80 for an 8 foot pair. I have Merlin VSM-MXe's paired with a Joule Electra VZN-80 amplifier. I compared the Anti-Cables extensively with JPS SC3, Audience AU24, and Virtual Dynamics Revelation. While each of these cables seem a tad more transparent, the Anti-Cables are more natural sounding in my system, in my room, to my ears. One thing in particular is that the bass snaps into place better than the other cables that I tried. There is a better sense of fullness, richness, and detail to the bass. The other major difference that I noticed with the other cables is that while cymbals are all there with the Anti-Cables, it is not as prominent or forward as it is with the other cables. I like this because it does not sound like cymbals are coming out of the tweeters. Instead they are coming from around or behind the tweeters. This is my personal choice and others may like the sound of other cables better for their system, for their room, and for their personal tastes.
The Anti-Cables are certainly priced right. That said, the speaker cables that I am curious about include the Cardas Clear and Golden Reference cables, and the "e" version of the Audience AU24. I might have to try the Morrow cables too.
The Anti-Cables are certainly priced right. That said, the speaker cables that I am curious about include the Cardas Clear and Golden Reference cables, and the "e" version of the Audience AU24. I might have to try the Morrow cables too.