As DougK said above Opinions are fine, however when you make claims (If you don’t believe cables make a difference and you have stuck with stock cables your system must sound crap) and then diss people who do not have the same opinion then a response proving otherwise will be posted.My original post was just my comments and review on a recently home demoed QED XT5 mains cable.
I didnt actually like the cable and returned it.
I was trying to be helpfull and informative to any other forum members interested in a purchase of the cable.
I am not trying to push my opinion on anyone.
I didnt expect the non believer trolling comments and replies and to have to defend myself for posting an honest review.
Isnt that what this forum is for?.
Yes some of my replies where a little harsh and I apologise. I shouldnt have took your trolling bait on my first posted opinion and review on the QED XT5 and McRU Oflex Kit.As DougK said above Opinions are fine, however when you make claims (If you don’t believe cables make a difference and you have stuck with stock cables your system must sound crap) and then diss people who do not have the same opinion then a response proving otherwise will be posted.
Bill
QED have published an extensive "White Paper" on their findings regarding the QED XT5.As to manufactures, ask them to provide verifiable evidence that their mains cables make a difference to the sound, and none will be forthcoming,(You will still get plenty of unverified claims though) which says all you need to know about the manufacture. (Also remember that their claims have changed over time as the ASA deemed most of them to be unverified, thus breaking the rules)
Bill
Yes other forum users do value others opinion before they purchase.Remember, many new users look to forums for advice, and providing verified evidence is vital to make sure it reduces the chance of them making a mistake from the off.
Bill
Don't take it personally, cable threads are always divisive, it's just the way it is.Yes other forum users do value others opinion before they purchase.
Which is why I had given my honest opinion and a review.
I did have the QED XT5 at home in my system for over a week!.
I am not telling other forum users to buy the cable just giving my opinion and personnel experience.
I actually didnt like the cable and if you read my original post and review you will see that.
I have written other reviews on different Hi Fi products on these forums, but have never had your kind of disputing negative responses before.
By the way what system do you use ?.
Cant see anything on your profile detailing this.
Yes your right.Don't take it personally, cable threads are always divisive, it's just the way it is.
Trolls are viscous, nasty people with personal vendettas against others. There's nobody like that on here.....have never experienced trolling like this.
Some of my posts may have been an overemphasised, but matched what you posted, so are balanced.Yes some of my replies where a little harsh and I apologise. I shouldnt have took your trolling bait on my first posted opinion and review on the QED XT5 and McRU Oflex Kit.
Your replies to my opinion and reviews regarding both the QED XT5 and the McRU Oflex cable ---------
Abacus Said:
"Gray beat me to it, but April fool’s Day is tomorrow, which is when sales of magic cables (Usually made in the Quantum Realm) go through the roof."
"It’s used in industrial applications where flex needs to be run that may get damaged, (The braided shield is used solely for impact protection) it does not have any special properties so if you hear a difference you are kidding yourself."
"The cable and plugs shown in the kit can be picked up cheaply from any electrical wholesaler, so don’t buy from any cowboy Hi-Fi cable manufacture/dealer. (This basically covers all of them)"
Unfortunately I did retaliate and defend myself against all of your sarcastic and condescending comments.
Thanks for posting the link to the white paper as it proves that the cable is safe to use and follows all the safety standards.QED have published an extensive "White Paper" on their findings regarding the QED XT5.
I f you dont believe it. Then fine thats your opinion.
But dont dispute or ridicule my opinions.
If you go back on the various cable threads you will find I have not said anything here that I have not said before, however as people tend not read old threads, all views need to be included on the new threads. (It is not trolling, just providing a balanced point of view, and yes, it does upset some people)Yes other forum users do value others opinion before they purchase.
Which is why I had given my honest opinion and a review.
I did have the QED XT5 at home in my system for over a week!.
I am not telling other forum users to buy the cable just giving my opinion and personnel experience.
I actually didnt like the cable and if you read my original post and review you will see that.
I have written other reviews on different Hi Fi products on these forums, but have never had your kind of argumentative, negative responses before.
By the way what system do you use ?.
Cant see anything on your profile detailing this.
Well there are 2 points you made that where incorrect (see my earlier replies)If you go back on the various cable threads you will find I have not said anything here that I have not said before, however as people tend not read old threads, all views need to be included on the new threads. (It is not trolling, just providing a balanced point of view, and yes, it does upset some people)
Bill
QED has now actually supplemented their listing with 2x 5/5 reviews (pdf from Hi-Fi Choice and Hi-Fi World). I await to read your attack or defence of those evaluations.![]()
QED XT5 power cable
XT5 utilises the proven and acclaimed X-Tube technology of QED’s award-winning loudspeaker cable ranges, and applies it to the specific requirements of a mains power cable.www.qed.co.uk
Might be a good idea to lock this thread Mods... damned cable threads should be bannedQED has now actually supplemented their listing with 2x 5/5 reviews (pdf from Hi-Fi Choice and Hi-Fi World). I await to read your attack or defence of those evaluations.
100 percent agree. I swear some people only start cable threads on hi fi forums to start arguments.Might be a good idea to lock this thread Mods... damned cable threads should be banned![]()
Facetious of you both to suggest cable threads as outside scope of Forums, WHF after all awards them:100 percent agree. I swear some people only start cable threads on hi fi forums to start arguments.
Might be a good idea to lock this thread Mods... damned cable threads should be banned![]()
Power cables definitely do not affect performance for reasons that are obvious to the technically minded. Convincing the religious is, of course, another matter.![]()
A very flattering comparison. Thanks.