Speakers cables that are warm yet detailed........

One may think the system lacks warmth, while the other listener believes the same system has too much warmth. Phrases like warmth, details, transparency, mean different things to different people.

I see your point, now, John, and I agree that two people can perceive the same sound differently. I wish anyone the best of luck trying to put their perceptions into words in a discussion thread. :)

I do believe that cables have certain basic flavors, just like power cords.

Cheers,
John
Jmcgrogan2 (Threads | Answers)

I agree with this, too.

As some have suggested, it's impossible for anyone else to know your equipment, acoustics and taste. So, any answers will be best guesses based on experience and biases -- but that's the human condition and anyone who asks for advice will surely receive it ;-) So, here goes. There are many good cables out there and a good thing to do is go with a 30 day trial before you make a decision. Based on my experience, MIT cables are very detailed and bring out warmth in systems that need a bit of toning down (in my case a Bryston and Thiel combo) but add no warmth to systems that don't need to be toned down (in my case, a Sierra and Montana combo). That is sufficiently odd enough for me to recommend you give them a go if you can -- I owned the older version Oracle V2's. I currently use Straight Wire Black Silc wires since they are less bulky than the MIT's and sound at least as good. The Straight Wires were recommended by the speaker manufacturer and I would suggest you contact yours since I'm sure they have spent a great deal of time testing different cables in different set ups. No harm in asking! Good luck.

How's this guys.....Cardas Golden Reference...from what I am reading, detailed yet warm....but not the last word on transparency...Synergistic Designer's Reference....very fast detailed and with the rest of my system could be bright....Synergistic Resolution Reference....not as detailed as the others, but has a nice warm sound ( from what I am reading ) Tara Labs ( thank you John )...need to get more information on these cables. Shunyata Andromeda or Orion...organic sound but very thin on the base...nice mid's and high's....lacks on the bottom end punch. There...how's that !!!!! Any other comments would be appreciated....

Cardas Golden Reference is definitely warmer than Tara Labs Decade. I know, I've owned them both. Yes, the CGR has more detail than other Cardas cables, but I still would say it's on the warm side. The Cardas Neutral Reference is the most, well, neutral cable in the Cardas line. I don't think any Cardas offering will be a step up from your PAD Venustas though. I actually preffered the Jena Lab cables, Symphony and Valkyre, over the Cardas Golden Reference, though the JL's are also on the warm side of neutral.

I would say the TL Decade has more detail than any Cardas cables I've heard, yet never sounded harsh or bright. I actually prefferred the Decade over the Air 1 series. The One is much better though.

I haven't heard the Synergestic Desiner's or Shunyata cables yet, so I can not comment.