Cables?

[admin_exported]

Hello,

I have just brough a Marantz 6000 ki CD player, Nad C370 and Epos Els303 speakers all as new, boxed for the last 5 yrs.

However they sound dull with the cables I have. I have been reading about Chord cables but im a novice and dont know where to start? I got the above kit complete for £250, I dont mind paying £200 for cables any suggestions?

Cheers.

 

[drummerman]

Nothing wrong with spending a little on good cables but what makes you think that they (cables) will make the difference you want?

 

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I dont mate. Im a novice so any ideas would be great?

Cheers.

 

[Dan Turner]

Getting some good cables is a good idea. I've always liked Chord.

What are your kit and (most importantly) speakers sat on?

 

[drummerman]

Use the cable review here to find some decent ones. Alternatively most dealers have a box full of the stuff so you could always leave a deposit and try some. I would'nt go overboard though decent cables are not a waste and you probably use them throughout a few system changes.

Having said all that, the 'poblem' could well be unsolvable with cables so a dealer would be my first port of call.

As always, my opinion only

 

[SonofSun]

I think spending that kind of money on cables is a waste, considering you got the whole setup for £250.

The 370 is not a bad amp but the bass can be a bit muddy sounding. If you are going to try new cables, you might be better with a silver cable, maybe something from QED (2nd hand from ebay).

Before spending anything, make sure you have set your system up correctly. Room accoustics, and speaker positioning can make a huge difference.

If that doesn't work, turn up the treble on the amp.

 

[The_Lhc]

newhallmon1:I dont mate. Im a novice so any ideas would be great?

So the question remains, what makes you think the cables are making the system sound dull? It's quite a leap, given that any one or more of the components could be to blame.

 

[aliEnRIK]

As new or new? New speakers tend to need a LOT of running in before they sound their best.

They also need to be as 'rock solid' as you can get them. Any movement of the speakers will deteriorate the sound

 

[Big Chris]

Kimber I/Cs will add some pep to your sound (I used VDH for years, but they were far too dull).

 

[JoelSim]

How many terminals do they have on the back of the speakers? If there are 4, are there bars across them so that in effect there are two pairs?

 

[the record spot]

Are you absolutely sure it's the cabling...? Try moving the speakers around and see what that does in the first place. £200 on cables is - IMO - an unnecessary expense here.