Speaker Cables

[Jim_Anderson]

I don't know if this adds to the discussion, but ... I've historically been a real downer in discussions about speaker cables, stuck in diy store and nothing would move me out of it.   Well until recently, my bro and I got to test/compare his Siltech Silver Anniversary against Nordost Heimdall 2 and Frey 2 on his D250. The Siltech's for our ancient ears definitely fried the Nordost in clarity, fullness of sound and most noticeable staging.  The Siltechs just opened up the stage from just in front of us to either sides of the speakers and out front of them.  

I didn't want to admit what the differences were because I was able to get a great deal on either the Heimdall or Frey at the time and they were the length I needed (16+ ft).  I'm currently running 12TC with good banana plugs, but the Siltech's have left a lasting impression on me that cables can and do effect what is deposited to the speakers. I will be investigating this topic again as I am getting ready to move to a new place and hopefully will not have the limitations my current abode instills on me for location of components (meaning having to have such long speaker cables).  

I am sure there are better options out there and agree with most, now - cables need to be matched to amp/speaker.  Once my move is over, I will be rereading this topic and canvasing the local stores in Vancouver to test out what you good folks have offered up as good matches for our D's, but the Siltech's will definitely on my list of gets.

Thank you for all the great suggestions.

jim