Hi Chris,Does the general recommendation to always use equal lengths of cable for each channel currently stand?
I could get away with 1x3.5m and 1x1.5m (but currently use 2x3.5m Witchhat Phantom)
Trying to think of ways to afford a pair of LS-80...
I'm still getting my head around this, but Colin is describing a directional effect that builds up over time through use, you might hear it when you swap ends after a decent while. If you remain consistent and don't swap around repeatedly, you should be fine.In the short time you are going to be using this set, the difference in chemical make up between socket/plug/spade will be small ( i.e. like a simple lemon battery) longer time yes and the same system yes.
I'm super glad Nick, that they are safely with you. Now I hope you enjoy them.@ABCaudio @CJ14
Alan/Colin
My LS80s have arrived! Now, my question is about directionality. How critical is the directionality - because the spade end is (in an ideal world) at the wrong end if I follow the direction arrows. I can probably make it work if the directionality makes a real difference - just thought I'd ask as getting round the back of my amp / rack isn't easy for repeat cable switching
Watch this space folks for more commentary in the next few days...........
I will happily trial any of these cables and give an honest review.l Jez or any other non cable believer would have to admit they sound like a component upgrade because that is what it feels like- plus a huge emotional attachment to the music being played.
Sounds like another very positive endorsement and interesting because your system is different, yet again, to those who have already reported on LS-80.My goodness ....... these LS80 speaker cables are Phenomenal! I played a full range of music - Zadok the Priest, Scott Walker, Michael Jackson, Dire Straits, Springsteen, Rebecca Pidgeon, Crowded Houae, Natalie Merchant.... they were fantastic and like I’ve never heard them before. Even the recordings I found screechy with the 40s were refined with the 80s.
They do everything already described by others - fantastic controlled but deep bass, loads of layers, the separation and vocals absolutely lifelike.
I’ll have another session tomorrow night...
Nick
I will happily trial any of these cables and give an honest review.
Don’t expect me to exaggerate my findings by exclaiming it’s like I installed a subwoofer!
Wow that was a bit much!@CJ14 My advice would be don't bother sending your cables to anyone on here who is an ardent cable antagonist. They can argue all day about how we cable 'believers' are constantly sucked into only hearing what we want to (therefore it isn't real) but the other way round (ie you can't hear a diffience if you don't want to believe it) can't possibly apply. PDS (plain damn stupid)
I'm a sceptic (not a cynic). I believe things when I hear them. I've heard improvements with many, many cables. Anyone who is cloth-eared enough to believe they can't posible make a difference doesn't deserve to have your valuable cables sent to them. Save them for those who have a track record of being more neutral and might be interested in buying.
Rant over....
BTW I owned Focal Diablos in the past and even though they (measure wise) only went down to 40Hz they could absolutely slam you in the stomach bass wise. I know exactly what @Cereal Killer means and can believe it. But then I'm a mere stupid believer.......
@CliffB and @ex brickie thanks for your write ups and comparisons between the 40 and the 80.
My experience with the LS40 was extremely positive but i felt i lost out only a little to my current cable (WH Phantoms) in terms of openness, possibly because the overall balance of my system enhanced the bass so much.
I loved the quality, power texture and detail of the bass from the 40s but felt that it was almost too much in my system (Townshend/ Nac52/ Dynavector HX1.2, Obelisks) - was this just me? Or if this is a common experience have you found the 80s more open?
how are they in terms of thickness and flexibility and being able to accommodate them in an average home?
Love to try these if there is a loaner set doing the rounds...
Hi Curtis,Wow that was a bit much!
As I said, happy to demo the cables but would reiterate the fact that no cable on the planet can make your speakers reproduce the levels of bass a subwoofer can provide.
What’s the issue? If I hear no difference then I am deaf or my kit isn’t up to standard or possibly I may hear what you folks hear and have an epiphany.
how are they in terms of thickness and flexibility and being able to accommodate them in an average home?
Love to try these if there is a loaner set doing the rounds...
I'm afraid there isn't a set going around, though you're not the first to ask. Pretty expensive risk from my POV!
In terms of thickness, they are literally twinned LS-40 for the most part, with slight differences at the ends. They are stiffer, and heavier, but by no means unmanageable; there are photos on the website, perhaps someone can photograph their set in situ?