Little bit "forward" sound - what cables to avoid?

11-29-08: Homosapien
I described my system as "a little bit forward" sounding, but it is never bright. To me it is completely different characteristics of the sound.

Would you please describe what you mean by "a little bit forward sounding" so we have a better idea of what you're describing and hearing?

OK, I'll try.
It's like wall of sound right in front of you, like singer sings right to your face (I exaggerate of course).
Especially clear I feel it with women vocal - Sarah Vaughan, Patricia Barber...
Thank you.
Boris.

So, you would describe it as if you were sitting in the front few rows rather than at the back of the room?

Even close.

I see.

Honestly, and please understand I'm not trying to be argumentative, I am very
doubtful that anything other than a change in your electronics...perhaps the
preamp, is going to correct the forward sound you describe.

Different speakers would do it: some with a more recessed/polite sound due to
a dip in the presence band.

Wire won't do it, IMO. I know that's not what you want to hear, but having tried
many different brands and designs of wire, I strongly believe it to be true.

I owned an ARC Ref 3 for a short while that had a presentation closer to what
you describe than have all the other preamp I have owned, but you will have to
experiment.