A few pics. I think they look pretty nice considering they are prototypes. They are heavy and thick, as you would expect since Paul mentioned they net a 7ga run.
Thanks Mike. Thats exactly what they'll look like, but the covering with be in 'graphite', sorta metallic grey, and the connection legs will have cloth sleeving as in my power cords. The locking bananas, where used, are going to be Furutech, rather than WBT. I think the Furutechs the equal of the WBTs, and in addition, a full complements of WBT Midlines on a GS pair, 12 of them, 4 at the amp end and 8 at the speaker end including the terminations of the built in jumpers represent a $300 OEM cost. While a 6' pair of the GS speaker cables will retail north of $1k (TBD) I really do want to keep costs down. Spades will be available, as I'm really enjoying my new 8 ton hydraulic press, which is frighteningly effective. After dissecting some of the crimps (I'm also enjoying [too much, my wife tells me] my 10" cut-off saw
), I finally understand the nature of a true cold weld.
Scott - I certainly appreciate the offer, but hope someone wouldn't go from generic speaker cable to something as expensive as mine, regardless of the perceived benefits. I'd suggest you explore lower cost product (the universe is quite large, even larger when you include used) before you consider spending 'silly money'. Frankly, the only folks who should consider my cables are those who've listened to some of the $3k+ speaker cables, desperately wanted them for what they did for their system, but couldn't rationalize that large of an expenditure. I want them to buy my cable, not because it 'almost as good' as that $3k+ cable, I want them to buy because its both better and less expensive. As much as this might strain credulity, my marketing approach is to provide tremendous value in comparison to competing products.
I appreciate the PMs I've received regarding the beta evaluations, and I've not committed to more than I had prior to Mike's review. If I've not responded, I've not forgotten, but presently I'm trying to get some custom work done for RMAF for one room (and more, hopefully). I'm leaving it to the room's principal to choose if to disclose my participation prior to RMAF.
Much thanks to all for the encouragement and support.
Warmest regards,
Paul
