IME when certain brands/models come with a signature sound it rings true. I tried Spendor monitors and floorstanders and couldn't get over how lifeless the sound was, with very little body at all. Likewise Royd Minstrels were a joke. The best experience I've had so far with brands has been Quad, the 306 and 909, and also Epos -the ES11.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
Thanks, I think a problem with my listening room is that its split in two, kitchen and lounge. I rent, but I'm considering moving just to have more options hifi wise. I'm in a flat now, the good thing is never get complaints from neighbours about playing music, bad thing is well documented in this forum, awful room acoustics!!
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
Is this the Van damme stuff you mean? I saw the thread on the Wam comparing it to QED.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-Damme...UAAOSwRQlXclf8
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
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I'm matt.
I found the Van damme blue a bit soft sounding.
Although I haven't heard it, I'd try hifi series that's in the eBay link. You could always send it back if you're not happy.
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I'm Lawrence.
Had some VD hifi in my system a few weeks and not looked back. I'm sure other cables will have a bit more of this or a bit less of that, but it sounds just fine to me.
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I have use Van Damme 4mm2 Blue as well as the 6mm2 cable with clear outer insulation. Both are fine, as is IMO the original QED 79 strand cable, but I have to say that in all cases the cable lengths I use are 1 metre or less through using monoblock power amps located directly behind each speaker.
I have also used Fisual 'Hollywood' cable, but wouldn't recommend it as it is a PITA to work with, with (to my ears) no obvious benefit.
Barry
I'll give the VD a try then, quite cheap anyway.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
The VD certainly makes a difference, the edge has gone off screechy rock records, but so has some insight, and clarity. Early days but overall more listenable I think, yet still my speakers emit a nasally sound. I'll give it a week then switch back to the QED and see which I prefer, or whether I need to change something else, can't help thinking overall my system sounds rather flat.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.