Xi Jinpingers Posted September 13, 2022 Posted September 13, 2022 Rookie here. I'm looking to purchase some speaker cables and was wondering about peoples thoughts between Synergistic Research, Townshend or Shunyata. I was specifcally looking at the Synergistic Research Foundation cable or Townshend Isolda. What are peoples thoughts on the above brands? Not looking to spend crazy money.
075Congo Posted September 13, 2022 Posted September 13, 2022 I have owned speaker cables by Shunyata Research and my current speaker cables are the SR Atmosphere Excite speaker cables. Both Shunyata and SR make excellent cables. The SR Foundation would be equivalent to the Shunyata Venom range and either brand will deliver the goods. Construction quality for both Shunyata and SR is very good. I currently use SR Foundation Power Cords (AU plugs) and they are excellent value for money. I bought all my current SR cabling through the Cable Company(US) and Highend Electronics* (California).Hope this helps. * Free International Shipping. 1
075Congo Posted September 13, 2022 Posted September 13, 2022 AV Gallery in Ringwood is your go-to option for Shunyata Research products in Australia. SR doesn't have a dealer in Australia hence the US companies mentioned. If you order SR cables there is usually a 14 day delay whist your order is made at the SR Factory. Worth the wait! 1
075Congo Posted September 13, 2022 Posted September 13, 2022 Synergistic Research has a new speaker cable (SR 30) on the market which is cheaper than the Foundation range. Also go to the Highend Electronics website to see the current SR special offer promotions at the moment. Alfred Kainz who owns Highend Electronics is a great bloke to deal with. Cheers Mick 1
Xi Jinpingers Posted September 13, 2022 Author Posted September 13, 2022 3 hours ago, 075Congo said: I have owned speaker cables by Shunyata Research and my current speaker cables are the SR Atmosphere Excite speaker cables. Both Shunyata and SR make excellent cables. The SR Foundation would be equivalent to the Shunyata Venom range and either brand will deliver the goods. Construction quality for both Shunyata and SR is very good. I currently use SR Foundation Power Cords (AU plugs) and they are excellent value for money. I bought all my current SR cabling through the Cable Company(US) and Highend Electronics* (California).Hope this helps. * Free International Shipping. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond Mick! That's awesome. Most probably going with SR foundation as I found some second hand. 1
075Congo Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 You will not be disappointed. Be worth thinking about the SR Interconnects as well. Mick
dbastin Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 On 13/09/2022 at 5:00 PM, Lockhart said: Thanks so much for taking the time to respond Mick! That's awesome. Most probably going with SR foundation as I found some second hand. Are you liking the Foundation? Try putting an Akiko Universal Tuning Stick on them right where they connect to the speaker binding posts.
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 5, 2022 Author Posted October 5, 2022 On 14/09/2022 at 12:43 PM, 075Congo said: You will not be disappointed. Be worth thinking about the SR Interconnects as well. Mick I'll have to start saving mate.
075Congo Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 Even though the Aussie $ is aweful, buying SR gear from Highend Electronics in California is a bit less painful with them offering Free Shipping on all orders. Great company to deal with. 1
dbastin Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 The benefit if trickled down tech can not be underestimated. For instance, the Atmosphere X Level 3 perform similarly to the former Galileo UEF, and by that I mean they just sound a bit different. As a general rule, Foundation is very similar to the former Atmosphere Level 1 but Atmosphere X Level 1 is better than both, and presumably Atmosphere SX is better again but I haven't seen them on the used markets I follow. US Audio Mart frequently has SR Foundation and the lower end of the Atmosphere range. Of course, Usedcables.com does too but typically the prices are a bit higher than US Audio Mart and Audiogon. For new, Sound Decisions in Singagore are quite helpful, if you don't mind liaising via WhatsApp ... https://www.sounddecisions.com.sg/. They charge for shipping but have previously given me discount off the retail price. Also watch for the SR specials each month.
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 20 hours ago, dbastin said: Are you liking the Foundation? Try putting an Akiko Universal Tuning Stick on them right where they connect to the speaker binding posts. They are on their way. I found a second hand pair at The Music Room in the states. They are in transit. I’ve never heard of a universal tuning stick-
075Congo Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 SR produce a Gold and Purple Tuning Chip specifically for their Speaker Cables and Interconnects but I'd wait until the cables turn up. I currently use the Atmosphere Excite Speaker cables and Interconnects and they are great SR products. The Music Room......must check it out.
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, 075Congo said: SR produce a Gold and Purple Tuning Chip specifically for their Speaker Cables and Interconnects but I'd wait until the cables turn up. I currently use the Atmosphere Excite Speaker cables and Interconnects and they are great SR products. The Music Room......must check it out. The music room looks epic. They have a great range of second hand stuff. They advertise quite a bit of stuff on Audiogon.
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 2 hours ago, dbastin said: The benefit if trickled down tech can not be underestimated. For instance, the Atmosphere X Level 3 perform similarly to the former Galileo UEF, and by that I mean they just sound a bit different. As a general rule, Foundation is very similar to the former Atmosphere Level 1 but Atmosphere X Level 1 is better than both, and presumably Atmosphere SX is better again but I haven't seen them on the used markets I follow. US Audio Mart frequently has SR Foundation and the lower end of the Atmosphere range. Of course, Usedcables.com does too but typically the prices are a bit higher than US Audio Mart and Audiogon. For new, Sound Decisions in Singagore are quite helpful, if you don't mind liaising via WhatsApp ... https://www.sounddecisions.com.sg/. They charge for shipping but have previously given me discount off the retail price. Also watch for the SR specials each month. I mainly check audiogon. Do you recommend US Audiomart? I'm always a bit worried about the second hand market and getting ripped off. I had a look at usedcables.com. Looks like they have some great stuff. I couldn't locate the lengths I was after though.
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, dbastin said: The benefit if trickled down tech can not be underestimated. For instance, the Atmosphere X Level 3 perform similarly to the former Galileo UEF, and by that I mean they just sound a bit different. As a general rule, Foundation is very similar to the former Atmosphere Level 1 but Atmosphere X Level 1 is better than both, and presumably Atmosphere SX is better again but I haven't seen them on the used markets I follow. US Audio Mart frequently has SR Foundation and the lower end of the Atmosphere range. Of course, Usedcables.com does too but typically the prices are a bit higher than US Audio Mart and Audiogon. For new, Sound Decisions in Singagore are quite helpful, if you don't mind liaising via WhatsApp ... https://www.sounddecisions.com.sg/. They charge for shipping but have previously given me discount off the retail price. Also watch for the SR specials each month. Thanks Dale. I'll definitely check out sound decisions. Edited October 6, 2022 by Lockhart
dbastin Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Lockhart said: I mainly check audiogon. Do you recommend US Audiomart? I'm always a bit worried about the second hand market and getting ripped off. I have bought heaps via US Audio Mart, never a problem really. Just be careful, check the feedback and legitimacy of the photos etc ... and not mess people around. 1
Xi Jinpingers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 9 hours ago, dbastin said: I have bought heaps via US Audio Mart, never a problem really. Just be careful, check the feedback and legitimacy of the photos etc ... and not mess people around. Will definitely check it out. Thanks mate
075Congo Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 Just browsing through the used speaker cables listed on "USEDCABLE.COM" and the range of very high end cables listed at dramatically discounted prices is very tempting. Even with FEDEX delivery from the USA......well! 1
Xi Jinpingers Posted January 3, 2023 Author Posted January 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, 075Congo said: Just browsing through the used speaker cables listed on "USEDCABLE.COM" and the range of very high end cables listed at dramatically discounted prices is very tempting. Even with FEDEX delivery from the USA......well! What was taking your fancy Mick?
075Congo Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 A pair of Kimber Kable Carbon 18XL (3m) reduced by $1600 USD ........nice!!
075Congo Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 They are selling my SR Atmosphere X Excite speaker cables for $2498.......now if they offered that to me as a trade in? I would need to get $1K USD to make it happen?
075Congo Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 They have a few SR Jumper Cables too but the FEDEX postage is a killer.
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