RF7Heaven Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I know speaker wire is a nagging thread for everyone. However, that is what these forums are all about......seeking advise! I am currently running RF-7's, RC-7, and RS-7's via a decent marantz receiver. (Don't forget the RSW-15 Sub, it deserves a mention). My question is simple, I am upgrading speaker cable and I am considering the Audioquest Bedrock in a full range configuration for now. Does anyone have experience with these cables and what is your opinion of the product? Any other recommendations on Audioquest products would be appreciated! Thanks, RF7Heaven AQ - Bedrock Spec Sheet.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Save your money and just get some 12 or 14 gauge wire.[:S] Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Now now... While I agree Audioquest generally over-charges for their product, their product isn't bad. It's no Nordost Valhalla, but it's no Home Depot 12 AWG either. As one dealer I know put it, "it does not offend..." Their Bedrock cables, I feel, are a good, honest, solid value for their price. I wouldn't deter anyone from this prodcut, as I feel it's a true "bang for your buck." ...of course, I'd rather steer someone towards Kimber instead... Oh, and if it's any consolation, Stereophile rated Radioshack's general speaker-wire as Class-C or something for cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 , "it does not offend...". Now, now, Indeed, Nicholtl............. someone should spend $$$, no, make that $$$$$$ ....on Wire and the best comment is "it does not offend ..".....??? please list the deficiency's of #12 wire.......?? be Specific ...what does It do, or Not do ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Now now... While I agree Audioquest generally over-charges for their product, their product isn't bad. It's no Nordost Valhalla, but it's no Home Depot 12 AWG either. As one dealer I know put it, "it does not offend..." Their Bedrock cables, I feel, are a good, honest, solid value for their price. I wouldn't deter anyone from this prodcut, as I feel it's a true "bang for your buck." ...of course, I'd rather steer someone towards Kimber instead... Oh, and if it's any consolation, Stereophile rated Radioshack's general speaker-wire as Class-C or something for cables. I agree with this 100%. Nick done good. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 I have Type 2 and 4 and 6. I biwire my RB-5s in the HT and only the TYpe 2 for the 2 channel. THe Type 6 is for a rainy day. All were bought on sale or used for cheap. Zip cord is probably more prone to oxidation over time but that is about only the down side. AQ Coral interconnect is a better invesment to me; than speaker wire to reduce RFI/EMi interference. I figure cable is Ok to buy if the next best upgrade you can determine would be 3-4 times more expensive than the cable to make a system improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spkrdctr Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Oh, and if it's any consolation, Stereophile rated Radioshack's general speaker-wire as Class-C or something for cables. Cough, choke, wheeze.....you mentioned Stereophile! You were doing great until you mentioned "Class C". I rate Stereophile as Class D. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggerIsBetter Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I am using the Bedrocks with my cornwalls and am happy with them. I have only tried a few different brands so can't offer comparisions. I am assuming that you are looking into the deal that audio advisor has on them. At that price, I don't think you can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Can't you find anything better, or at least more interesting to waste your money on? [:S] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I get Art's point, I beat around the bush a bit. Any HT system performance would most likely not be affected by changing speaker wire. Too many other items to spend money on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I don't know, I think maybe they should give out awards to cable manufacturers for their imagination and ingenuity. It must be hard to keep coming up with one stupid thing after another. http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=AQCV6D10&product_name=CV-6%20DBS%20Speaker%20Cable%20Pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Cool ..! " un-cable-like" .................................cables ..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shmoe Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I am BI-Wiring using Type 4 & CV4. Call me crazy but I just thought that after all the money I spent on the equipment it just didn't seem right using cheap Radioshack cables. I didn't go overboard, but I'm comfortable with the decision I made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 This thread is just what I've been looking for......Sorry I can't help you with your Audioquest cable question but I can tell you what I did last night. I had been using double runs of Axiom 12 gauge fine multi strand speaker wire and it worked. Lately I had been hearing about people using electrical wire for their speaker wire. Soooo last night I hooked up some 10-2 w/ground electrical wire in place of the Axiom stuff. Yes it is stiff and really if a guy knows how to strip heavy wire without damage the stiffness works to your advantage. heck I didn't even use jumpers on the back of my RF7's I just threaded it right through the binding posts...slick as a whistle. Can I tell a difference?...you bet, a big difference. It will stay put for a year or two until it oxidizes and gets all messy or I decide to drop $500.00 or more on some store bought cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Soooo last night I hooked up some 10-2 w/ground electrical wire in place of the Axiom stuff. Can I tell a difference?...you bet, a big difference. What difference did it make? I've never seen solid core being recommended for audio. Certainly many small strands are better for high frequencies, but it remains to be seen how high up is a high frequency. Possibly much higher than audio frequencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (small font due to the controversial nature of this topic[]) For some reason there is much, much more bass, the speakers are imaging better than ever before and overall a cleaner clearer sound as if somebody removed a blanket/layer covering my speakers. Call me crazy but there is a a huge difference. 20 some years ago a salesman told me to use a high quality fine strand cable and ever since I have been, not anymore though. The funny thing about it........Home Depot just happened to have 33' leftover from a spool and I only paid $11.00 bucks to do both speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 .....deleted my me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggerIsBetter Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Say what, most all "high end" speaker cables (i.e. north of monster cable) are some configuration of solid core conductors. Has anyone read up on the theory of the AQ DBS system before dismissing it. I agree there is a lot of BS out there, but that does not mean that there are not valid concepts out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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