Mapleshade Clearview Golden Helix speaker cables?

DefTechFreak · « **on:** 10 Dec 2003, 05:41 am »

Anyone ever try these? I hear they are decent and might try a pair, but would like opinions from more people.

30 day money back guarantee so no risk really. Thanks for reading.

Here's a link...

http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/tweaks/speakercable.php[/url]

DARTH AUDIO · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Dec 2003, 02:02 pm »

I haven't heard them yet?? But I will be ordering a pair in the next week. I'm also getting their IC's, Isoblocks and Conepoints. Pierre is a great guy to talk with. 30 day money back guarantee can't be beat. If they do what Mapleshade says they do, They should be special. One thing about their cables. They are VERY Fragile

And must be off the ground. When you get them let us know your thoughts. I will post my impressions also.. What equipment is in your system?? Good luck.

srclose · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 Dec 2003, 03:06 pm »

I have used the Double Helix for the past 2 years. Mapleshade sells some maple tripods that are helpful in keeping the wires off the floor. The wires are springy and excess length can be a hassle. They replaced Analysis Plus copper in my system, and there was a dramatic increase in speed and clarity.

dogberry · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Dec 2003, 03:48 pm »

I've always wanted to try these, but keeping them off the carpet, away from other wires, etc. is just not possible in my system.

I am very interested in their modded old Heathkit and Scott tube amps. $850 sounds very reasonable for a vintage integrated tube amp.

LordCloud · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Dec 2003, 08:46 pm »

I have their basic Golden Speaker and I love them. The only cable I plan on replacing them with is their top of the line cable (when I can afford them). Based on other people's comments I would imagine they are very system dependant. They are not euphonic or warm, but very fast and good at retreiving details. Some have said that they don't let the music's emotion come through, I don't have this problem in my system. I believe it's because people like to hear beautiful lies when it comes to music at home (and there's nothing wrong with that at all), but this is not the cable for you if that is what you seek. The only thing I am in this for is the emotion and I get whatever the recording has to offer. I also have a pair of their ics that I plan to upgrade to their best when finances allow. I love their cable, you can read my review on their website of the speaker cable.