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I have to say that the imaging and fatigue factor didn't really hit the spot until I got to the Vipers. For the first 3 hours, the cables will sound very sub-par.I recommend these cables highly. I have found the Diamondbacks to be very similar in overall character, as far as the timber.Speaking of which, if any one fault can be named, they are just the slightest bit on the lean side of neutral, but they still can convey a sweet midrange that is not typical of "lean". I believe they are at least the equal of the Vipers, if not far better. They do require extensive initial break-in (15-30 hours) before you'll hear that sweetness, though. Again, my review of the M-Audio speakers will give some indication. These cables performed well in my computer system (this was not a low-end system--please see my review of M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Speakers for the full story).
Each increment in price brought an increment in sound quality. I have also used their predecessor (Viper) cables in my AV system. When I used the Vipers, I compared them with the next two levels down of Audioquest cables. And they are definitely better than Kimber PBJ (which sounded much harsher than the Vipers).
I have used a dozen different ones and they have gotten better and cheaper over the last dozen years. It even goes for the power cords. Note, they are directional. Try it. You will see arrows pointing in the direction of the signal.But it is all to no avail if you do not keep the ends polished, and then lubricated with a little oil to finish the connection. This goes for polishing the sockets on the components. No, they are not the King Cobra; if you can afford twice as much, then by all means do so.
They are still better than stock cables.It sounds crazy, but cables matter. If your budget does not allow, then use these. If not, at least get the snake. Take everything apart, polish all the ends on every component and cable and finish with oil and see how the sound improves.
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