cables for Lavardin/ Living Voice combo ??


Just changed up my speakers to Living Voice IBX-R2. Amp is Lavardin IS Reference. I have Audience Au-24 IC and Speaker cables. Cd player is Resolution Audio Opus 21.

I'm finding the sound is less forward and more bass heavy than I would like. I'm looking to regain some air and sound stage that I had with my previous Reference 3a Decapo I speakers. I'm sure speakers placement has an effect I'm not happy yet with the overall sound.

Does anyone have any suggestions on cabling which might be well paired to the above equipment? I know there are many out there with the Living Voice/Lavardin set ups.

I was thinking of trying something from Synergistic Research or Acoustic Zen. Yours suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Bryn
bshapperd

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Well, I have this set up in a small room. 12' x 10' with the speakers on the short wall. 18" from the rear and 15" from the sides. Speakers are toed in quite heavily so that the sound crosses just in front of the listening position as LV suggests.

Seating is on a fabric couch on the back wall. Canvas artwork on front and rear walls with covered picture window on the left. Rug on the floor and full bookcase on the right wall make up the contents. If I brought the speakers any further out into the room they would interfere with the damn closet. OK, too much info.

I suppose I should at least try different positions even if they will not be permanent.
Yes indeed, moving the speakers in slightly brought a more cohesive soundstage. I put in my old power conditioner a few days ago and the old beast has done wonders to the sound. I am slowly regaining my audio satisfaction. I'll try further to position the speakers, but I'm limited to space.

Cheers guys!