Loudspeaker Cables
Loudspeaker Cables at Tweek Geek
Audiophile speaker cables can no longer be considered mere accessories. Today's advanced technologies in shielding, dialectrics, metallurgy and geometry have rendered the loudspeaker cable every bit as important to system integration as the other components one selects. With that in mind, we have hand selected a few brands that, to our ears (and those of our listening panel) offer extraordinary performance and value. Performance in some cases that shames the "establishment audio" brand names. We do have a small cable library which one can borrow cables for an audition in their own system. Email or call us at 888-99-TWEEK if you would like to schedule and audition.
Brand Summaries
Synergistic Research - Nowhere
else in our cable lineup does a brand represent our philosophy so well.
The "Research" in Synergistic Research is for real. They painstakingly
test, retest, and test again every cable throughout their line to
ensure that 1) they sound better than any other cable in their price
range, 2) the laborious construction methods and innovative designs
they incorporate produce worthwhile benfits, not just marketing hype,
and 3) that the cables have a consistent sound throughout the line,
with only increasing amounts of resolution and holography as you move
up the price points (The Acoustic Reference cable being the ONLY
exception, but for a reason...). Their reference system, used to test
minute changes in cables, offers up not only terrific sound, but acts
like a sonic "electron microscope" allowing Ted (the designer/owner)
the ability to accurately assess and compare his designs. The Result? A
line of cables that does not have one single "dog" in it. with some of
the most innovative, best sounding designs, all at a price point that
should shame the "old guard" audio cable manufacturers whose
advertising budgets are bigger than a small country's GDP. If you own
Nordost, MIT, Siltech, etc., we highly encourage you to call us at 888-99-TWEEK for a consultation and demo. Silent Source - Frank Dickens, the owner and chief designer of Silent Source, focuses on using the finest materials, shielding the heck out of the cable, then reducing mechanical resonances. The Silent Source Music Reference speaker cables are some of the finest speaker cables available at any price. Exquisitely hand crafted, moderately thin and flexible, they present your speakers with every bit of information within the music. But they are not a "musical scalpel", dissecting every part and laying it bare in a cold, sterile manner, not in the least. They bring you music, in all of its glory. Just more of it than many other speaker cables are able to, and in a way that is relaxing to the mind and soul. Kaplan Cables - I know it sounds cliche, but it is true. The Kaplan speaker cables offer performance that competes with cables at two to three times their price point. Very musically satisfying, the Kaplan GS speaker cable is warm, and full bodied. Their magic really lies within the way they portray the midrange. With musically rich layers of detail and harmonics presented in a wide and deep soundstage. As a customer who is a cello player put it "when you hear a solo instrument, you hear it in its appropriate size and context, as you would in an orchestra or other ensemble. It isn't exaggerated or larger than the other instruments, it is as in real life." The Kaplan cables have a softer top end (which I prefer), so if you like a lot of sparkle and air (think ribbon or metal dome tweeters), these might not be for you. If you do like listening to a relaxed, musical sound that is non-fatiguing, I highly recommend the Kaplans.
Audience Cables - Audience continues to receive Stereophile Recommended Component awards year in and year out. Their top of the line AU24 e series offers a warm, balanced and extended sound, within a very thin and flexible cable design. This sound continues throughout the line all the way down to the Conductor series. Harmonic Technology - Excellent bang for the buck audiophile cables. Our favorites are the Precision Link interconnects, Pro AC11 power cord, Photon Digital link and the Pro 9 Reference speaker cables. All of these offer up performance that belies their price point, and the other cable offerings are no slouches either. It is tough describing a "house sound" for Harmonic Tech cables, because there really isn't one. Call us if you have questions on matching Harmonic Tech cables to your equipment. Wireworld - The wireworld house sound is one of accuracy with particular attention to micro and macrodynamics. They are a fast, and lively sounding cable with a very quiet background. Transparency is quite good, with a sonic signature that is a little on the cool side of neutral.
Service
High end audio does not have to be pretentious or snobby, with a "you're not worthy" attitude. We at Tweek Geek have set out to make sure that when you contact us, you are treated with respect, and are given the absolute best information possible as it relates to your needs. When you call or email, you will speak with a representative who is passionate about music and audio, and who wants to help you achieve the best sound possible within your budget and tastes.
Our products
We take our product lines very seriously. We may not have as many offerings as some other stores, but you can rest assured that what we do carry has been scrutinized for performance, reliability, and we make sure the people who build it are good folks too. This means you can buy with confidence. Knowing that the dealer as well as the manufacturer stands behind your new audio component.
In Home Trials
As we mentioned before, we often have demo units available for in-home trials. With the high end audio industry shrinking, it may be difficult to find a local dealer who carries the product you are interested in. We understand that, and do our best to offer an in-home demo of a product before you make your purchasing decision. If you live in the Colorado area, it may be possible to have a personal consultation with a Tweek Geek in your listening environment. What better way to assess your system and make recommendations than with an on-site visit?
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
If we don't have the product you wish to audition in stock, our 30-day money back guarantee offers up an additional safety net for your auditioning purposes.
Buy with confidence. Buy with knowledge. Buy with Tweek Geek.
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