Speaker Cable

[Jimbo]

Can anyone give me some good suggestions for reasonably priced speaker cable or recommend cables they have used and have found them to be a worthwhile investment. I have been looking for some time now and obviously with sooo much stuff out there with so many reviews its difficult to see the wood for the trees. I am a bit of sceptic but do believe improvements can be made although it could be each cable just colours the sound in a different way.

Any suggestions would be great.

[Alex_UK]

Hi James - give us a bit more to go on - your "reasonably priced" could be "stratospheric" for others - what's the rough budget, and how much do you need (lengths)?

[Yomanze]

Hi Jimbo could you tell us a bit more about your system too?

[Wakefield Turntables]

Black rhodium twist at £3.50 a meter do not be put off by the small amount you pay per meter it won hifi speaker of the year for 2012.

[SquireC]

I would have to recommend Mark Grant's cables and Mogamo cables. Having heard more expensive cables I can't justify the greater cost. Usually try and send back if you don't like them so I would at least start here. Give them at least 100 hours to burn in before making your decision.

[The Black Adder]

Van Damme.. Very good, going to try the 6mm core stuff soon. Mark Grant sells and terminates it.

[Jimbo]

I need 2 x 5m lengths. My system compromises of Rotel RCD 965bx/Gatorized Caimen, Quad 606 into Spendor SP2 speakers

[The Black Adder]

The Van Damme 4mm LC-OFC stuff is excellent for long runs... Price is great too.

[Tim]

+1 for the Van Damme Cable - I use the 4mm Professional Blue Series Studio Grade, extremely well made and robust, used by the pros, very neutral and above all affordable. :D

Sold by Mark Grant terminated or loose (recommended), also from Amazon. I would try MG first though who is a trusted member here and I have had nothing but good service from Mark in the past.

http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_21&products_id=399

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Van-Damme-Professional-Series-Studio/dp/B0034K9SHY/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1360154790&sr=1-4

[freefallrob]

I like Supra Rondo 2x2.5 or 4x2.5, Kimber 4PR is very decent too.

[Covenant]

Surprised no one has mentioned Belkin Pure AV. The only problem is that + and - are not marked (at least not on the bit that I have).

[DSJR]

Van Damme 2.5mm, or if you don't like the blue jacket, the Fisual 2.5mm ones available on our favourite auction site.

If you'd prefer a "named" cable, the Talk 3 is superb value for money, even taking into account the fact you'd normally buy it via a dealer.

Otherwise, what's wrong with heavy duty mains cable? I mean, it has to deliver far higher voltages and at far higher current potential too - just saying like.....:)

[brian2957]

+1 for the Black Rhodium Twist . Excellent VFM . The Van Damme 2.5mm 0r 4mm are also very good and very well built .

[wee tee cee]

the belkin pre terminated cables are great vfm. The van damme blue likewise. I have black rodium twist winging its way to me to give it a go. The tellurium q stuff is used by a few of the troops and highly rated by many, both blue and black but seems to be quite system dependant.
Ideally try to get a loan of some cables from a dealer or AOS member and try it in your room/set up and as you say- how you like your distortion/colouration.

[Slawts]

Van Damme 2.5mm, or if you don't like the blue jacket, the Fisual 2.5mm ones available on our favourite auction site.

If you'd prefer a "named" cable, the Talk 3 is superb value for money, even taking into account the fact you'd normally buy it via a dealer.

Otherwise, what's wrong with heavy duty mains cable? I mean, it has to deliver far higher voltages and at far higher current potential too - just saying like.....:)

+1 I'm using 4mm twin and earth made by Pirelli and bought from RS fo 69p per metre. Mind you had to buy 50 metres.

Steve

[The Black Adder]

the belkin pre terminated cables are great vfm. The van damme blue likewise. I have black rodium twist winging its way to me to give it a go. The tellurium q stuff is used by a few of the troops and highly rated by many, both blue and black but seems to be quite system dependant.
Ideally try to get a loan of some cables from a dealer or AOS member and try it in your room/set up and as you say- how you like your distortion/colouration.

Yes, the Belkin is very good. Have a spare set knocking around too I think.

This has been my longest lasting speaker cable so I'd say it's bloody good, great reputation too.

[Gazjam]

Rega Quattro is another well priced "no nonsense" cable.
Great sound for much cheapness.

[icehockeyboy]

Don't think the Belkin is available in 5m lengths though.......?