Now, this is not a advertisement, just a posting sharing my experience on some well made great sounding cables at a very reasonable price. Besides, I don't think Cerious Technologies is set up for a big influx of cable orders.
But, if you get the chance to try these cables, please do.
I have been interested in the newer cables coming out that are using Graphene as a conductor. SR cables seemed interesting, but I always hated the way there cables had all those extra wires (with the active shields and such). I then noticed an ad early in I think November or December from Cerious Technologies for Graphene cables. I investigated how the cables were assembled and it seemed like quite a laborious process.
I ordered (with a 30 day money back guarantee) the balanced Graphene interconnects, and boy did they impress me. Such depth, soundstage, realism, frequency smoothness, effortless sound. I was truly impressed! I now have a complete loom of the Cerious Technologies Graphene cables. That is; interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables and power cords.
I ended up selling all of my other cables and to those of you who have read my postings know that cables have always been my curiosity.
So, as I began this post, let me again iterate, I have no alliance to the company, my posting is for those of you looking for an great alternate high quality Graphene made cable without spending a fortune.
I've got to throw out a thank you to Ozzy. You saved me time and agony in the cable search! I rarely take opinions too seriously in the audio universe (without trying everything myself) but your observations on cables are shared by many. You've changed my direction with your original CT post. I ordered the CT speaker cables and HF CT-1's today. I'm also going to change some old interconnects on my home theatre system to the CT's - the price on those is a steal!
@respected_ent I don't have experience with Triode Wire Labs' speaker cables, but I recently purchased TWL's Power Cords. The results have been fantastic (clearly beat my previous mix of power cords, and this was apparent within seconds of adding them into the system). I'm bringing two more into my system to complete the power cable loom.
Pete was a true pleasure to work with and in his assistance and ongoing support. He offers a 30 day trial period, so there's really no downside regarding comparing them to the CTs, etc.
All the best with your decisions and final choice.
Respected ent there is a well balance review on Stereo times, auudiocircle talks about them after that review, iam not sure if they are on the same level as CT cables, TWL on my search shows they have good power cords, again the only way to know is to connect them with your system...I believe they are worthy to be audition for their price, I just received my CT speaker cable Friday . It's sounds so musical already, after burn in on my xlo cd burn in, I would say it's 80% burn in at this time....
Bob thanks out of the box speaker cables already sound very very good, thanks again, Any Andra owner should try Bobs cable, they match welll, decay, extension, naturality, palpability, and 3D is awsome, this cable replaced my Audioquest Sterling , my feeling they will alternate, CT will get spend more time....over this rotation....this are amazing speaker cables....
Ozzy it was very hard to disconnect the CT, I just knew it's perfect for my Andra.This is the cable that compression is non existence, extension is just right. Listening is effortless....
I did borrowed Markr CT speaker cable to see if , it will match my system, like Ozzy I have Andra 1, and it did match my system, yes Bob cable did put my system on, onother level, I ordered 8ft yesterday...
Break in time is very system dependent. For instance some amplifiers require 1/2 Volt at the input to output 100 watts and some require 3 volts at the input to have the same output. Most cd players have a fixed output limiting the range of dynamics versus a link from preamp to amp which will bring all sorts of voltages into play. Low efficiency speakers will require pumping 200 watts through the SC while horns combined with SET amps may never see anything more than 4 watts! Low impedance speakers will pump lots of current while higher impedance speakers will be voltage driven. Believe me when asked by a customer "How long will these take to break in?" we have no freakin clue! The truth is they will be broken in when they break in. All we can do is give "guidelines" of 100 hours or so which is our way of saying "patience Grasshopper...". Bob CT
My CTG first time I connected it sounded good right away then no more improvement.The second time after I disconnected it and connected it again , it did not sound good at all, but it did improve everyday I listen to it, it took 6 days to settle in my system.
tommylion, yes, I have a few cables from LC, Nano, and now GE line. The CT cables in my system when moved seem to cycle from warm to warm and analytical until disappearing altogether.
I do not believe CT cables exaggerate any sound frequency on their own or have a true signature sound on their own once they are broken in
and left in place. The cables have a special skill of not introducing artifacts and by being neutral without being lean.
I don't think there is a consensus. When i introduced Bob's speaker cables and power cables into my system i heard the improvement within the first 2 days and it really hasn't improved appreciably since. Great cables...
This is interesting. I just got my CT IC 2 weeks ago and I told Bob that the mid/high were not extended and smooth as I want to be. He said they will open up and they did after 2 days. Then no more improvements after the first week. So I took the cables out and kind of bent them a little bit here and there. All of a sudden, magic happened! From top to bottom just sounds amazing and now I am afraid to touch them again. Hope they will stay that way forever.
I love the CT IC and SC, they sound amazing for the price. I also tried the blue power cord but did not work out very well in my system. I would definitely try it again if I get a new amp.
That seems like a long time. The CT always sounded good with my equipment from the start. But, perhaps the first few hundred hours as usual are needed for proper break in.
BYW, due to a system change I have a 2.5 Meter balanced Graphene Extreme for sale here on Audiogon.
My two cents on Bob's cables; place CT cables on gear and do not move or reposition cable for two months. IMO after two months the warm sound of cable diminishes greatly and what is left is the sound of your gear not CT cables. This goes for new and broken in cables.
+1 I don't have CT but exactly my experience with cables. Only way to evaluate is live with them for an extended period of time. Quick A/B, double blind test ... are all waste of time IMO.
2 months!! How is someone suppose to get a true sense of these cables with a 30 day audition? Maybe that's why I returned mine? They were untouched throughout my audition btw.
Interesting. Bob has talked about not moving the PCs because of the special vibration damping ceramics. In that case, he said they take about a week to reset after being moved. Are you saying this applies to the ICs, SCs and digital, as well?
My two cents on Bob's cables; place CT cables on gear and do not move or reposition cable for two months. IMO after two months the warm sound of cable diminishes greatly and what is left is the sound of your gear not CT cables. This goes for new and broken in cables.
Believe me the graphene ic in my system it has the control, the micro and macro dynamics are to die for.....the bass is tight on my diapason adamantes....they are natural sounding cables..
"Wanted to try out so i finally did. I will keep my former cables (TelluriumQ SD) which are quite much better. These CT cables are good cables for sure - got lots of details, but generaly lacked PRaT, so took away some of the vitality and musicality in my system. This graphene tech is not well controlled and implemented, yet."
hddg - Your observations as to what you hear are, of course, as valid as anyone's. Within that context, it appears that your cables cost 9 to10 times more than the GE.
However, your comment that the graphene tech is not well controlled and implemented is gratuitous and speculative.
Wanted to try out so i finally did. I will keep my former cables (TelluriumQ SD) which are quite much better. These CT cables are good cables for sure - got lots of details, but generaly lacked PRaT, so took away some of the vitality and musicality in my system. This graphene tech is not well controlled and implemented, yet.
Ozzy as good as the Reveal if you can make the balance work for you, In markr system the Reveal sound very life like , fresh effortless, live presentation, Markr use CT speaker cable like yours, I use sterling speaker cable and two Reveal rca ic, this is the best combo I heard the Andra fleshing instrument and voices like so real, Palpability is top notch.....
I've had the GE SC in my system for 3 days and I'm elated with their performance; definitely an increase in transparency, image specificity, sound-stage width and depth.
These SC are true "Chameleons", they display a very realistic and organic sounding presentation and I'm looking forward to more burn-in time...
CT products usually sound really good as soon as they arrive when you put them into your system however they will improve with between 25 to 100 hours.
Thank you for your post. I think the Cerious Graphene speaker cables are really great and I believe you will be impressed with them. BYW, I had the Andra 2 speakers for many years.
aniwolfe,
I wonder what would happen if the XLR Reveal is added to the end of a XLR Cerious Technoligies Graphene XLR interconnect?
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