Cables

Martin Appel has posted a review of the Anticables Level 6.2 Absolute Signature ($) and Level 4.1 Reference Plus Xhadow IC ($) interconnects at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “The soundstage opened up with air and space. The separation of instruments in space was much more clearly expressed. The instruments came alive and ‘The Truth’ was...
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Christiaan Punter has posted a review of the AudioQuest Victoria, Yosemite and Angel mini jack interlink cables ($65-$525) at Hi-Fi Advice. His conclusions: “The Bridges & Falls series starts pretty good and quality gets better if you move up. If I should pick a winner of the bunch then I’d go for the Yosemite...
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Karl Sigman has posted a review of the Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 USB cable ($700) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “To me, this cable offers an expansive full-bodied natural sound and it is quick and quiet without any noticeable distortion. It is now my new reference cable and receives my highest recommendation.” You can read...
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Henry Wilkenson has posted a review of the Vybe Audio HP-1 Timbre headphone cable ($260) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “Yet, at times I do prefer a softer, more gentle approach, repertoire dependent. But there is no doubt of the HP-1s classic forward leaning sound appealing to those wanting a walk on the wilder side....
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Dave Allison has posted a review of the Cardas Audio Clear Beyond power cord ($832) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “Finally, I should note that I bought the first Cardas Clear Beyond after hearing it at my dealer’s. A week later, I bought a second to use with my power amp. Don’t make the...
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Steven Plaskin has posted a review of the Kubala-Sosna Research LLC Realization USB cable ($3500) at AudioStream. His conclusions: “There is no question in my mind that the Kubala-Sosna Realization USB cable is the finest USB cable I have yet auditioned. No other USB cable I have heard matches the glorious midrange qualities of...
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Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Chord Company Sarum Super ARAY cables (£550-£800) at The Ear. His conclusions: “It struck me that Sarum Super ARAY cables are a bit like Rega’s better products, they both turn sound into music. You can have a hugely detailed, three dimensional sound that fails to get...
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Marcin Olszewski has posted a review of the Hijiri HGP-RCA Million interconnects (~€2625) at Sound Rebels. His conclusions: “If you do not plan to spend 10.5 thousand zlotys (at minimum – for a one meter long pair) please do not come close to it. In any other case, people who search for uncompromised solutions...
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Martin Appel has posted a review of the AntiCables Reference 3 speaker cables ($270) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “Speltz has created an enormous opportunity for budding audiophiles, as well as the more experienced, to improve their sound systems at a price that will delight. There are no better bargains in all of hi-end audio.”...
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Jason Thorpe has posted a review of the Nordost Norse 2 Tyr 2 speaker cables ($4799), interconnects ($2099), and power cords ($3199) at SoundStage! Ultra. His conclusions: “There’s no question in my mind that the Norse 2 Tyr 2s sound superb. Inserting them in an already great-sounding system previously lashed up with their little...
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Canada Hi-Fi has posted a review of the Skogrand Cables SC Beethoven speaker cables ($25,000). Their conclusions: “If you cannot afford these splendid speaker cables, my sincere advice is, don’t audition them, because every time you listen to your favourite tunes through any other speaker cable, you will be sure to feel a tinge...
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Mark Gusew has posted a review of the Synergistic Research Atmosphere speaker cables ($1350) at StereoNet. His conclusions: “Once you have heard the difference that these speaker cables can make to your system, you cannot un-hear it, or ignore the positive contribution that they make to a system. I was not prepared for the...
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Wojciech Pacuła has posted a review of the KBL Sound Signature Series Himalaya interconnects (~€3560) and speaker cables (~€5225) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “These are excellent cables. The simple fact that I had to use a few times more expensive cables as my reference speaks for itself. I never imagined that a small...
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Neil Gader has posted a review of the Harmonic Technology Pro-7 Reference Armour loudspeaker cable ($1300) and Armour Link III interconnects ($3500) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “The Harmonic Technology Armour cables are statement products, pure and simple; they join the ranks of some of the most elite wires I’ve heard. While every...
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Eric Teh has posted a review of the Curious Cables USB cable ($380) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “This is a great cable! Love your turntable rig but hate your computer audio setup because it sounds dry, flat and uninvolving ? Curious Cables will have you sorted out in no time. It is also...
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Dominic Marsh has posted a review of the WAY Cables Silver 2 and Silver 4 interconnects at Hi-Fi Pig. His conclusions: “The Silver 2 cable offers very good value for its asking price. Neither the last word in detail resolution, nor the last word in plumbing the lower registers either, but for all that...
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Norm Bronstein has posted a review of the Unity Audio cables ($80-$120) at Wall of Sound. His conclusions: “In an age when corporate giants like Volkswagen have conspired to fleece the buying public with carefully engineered lies and deception, I personally prefer to deal one on one with craftspeople who care about their work,...
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Jacek Pazio has posted a review of the Siltech Triple Crown cables ($-$) at Sound Rebels. His conclusions: “I can ensure you, that not only the amount, but also the quality of the fantastically presented minuscule information will surprise even the most skeptics amongst you. It will made them think, if they cannot afford...
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Joël Chevassus has posted a review of the Esprit Audio Lumina cable loom (€2600-€6200) at 6moons. His conclusions: “The Lumina speaker cables are very organic and balanced. They sound as neutral as high-end expensive cables ought to, without emphasis on any specific range which is unfortunately still too often the case in today’s big-snakes...
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Clement Perry has posted a review of the Sharkwire Bull Shark cables ($2560-$7200) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “There was not one instance during the review process where I found the Sharkwire Bull Shark to possess any bite (no pun intended) in its high-frequencies or any inadequacies whatsoever in the midbass or low-end for...
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Doug Schroeder has posted a review of the TEO Audio Liquid cables ($11,725) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “Liquid Cables are not for the intractable DIY’er, the cheapskate, or the individual who does not appreciate the finer experiences in life. They are for the extremist who demands not merely the most popular, but the best...
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Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Cardas Audio Clear Reflection interconnect (~€1375) and speaker cables (~€3450). His conclusions: “They produce very rich, deep sound with large images of instruments. Music comes from the depths of the huge soundstage when needed or close to the listener, although that doesn’t happen too often. High...
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Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Sablon Audio Corona Reserva poser cord (~€2000) at High Fidelity. His conclusions: “t offered a certain set of features that were in high demand among audiophiles, such as: smoothness, spacing, coherence and richness. This power cord never emphasizes resolution nor selectivity of the components using it....
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