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DH Labs Silver Sonic T-14
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Rating
Reviewed by:
machani
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
October 3, 2006Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5,
3.00 votes
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Review 1 of 59
Price Paid:
$60.00
from partsconnexion.com Summary:
I am using the T14 in a biwire configuration along with DH Labs Q10. The T14 is connected to the HF terminal of my Quad 22L with the Q10 going to the LF terminal. The HF terminal is dedicated to the tweeter (crossed over at 3KHz). The LF terminal power the midrange and bass drivers.
The T14 pretty much does what the Q10 does: provides exceptional smoothness, clarity and top end extension. Used in "external biwire" as I described above, the soundstange, focus and transparency are taken to new levels. Strengths:
Smoothness, detail, high frequency extension. Weaknesses:
Lower guage limits application to smaller speakers or external biwire.
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Reviewed by:
Ruthless Brad
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 24, 2006Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 2 of 59
Price Paid:
$229.00
from Value Audio Summary:
I ordered a pair of 10 ft bi-wired T-14 cables w/ upgraded Z-plug bananas from . gave me a call (he said he likes to speak with his customers in person) and asked me what speakers I have. I have B&W 602 S3s, and he recommended doing a double run instead of bi-wiring for these speakers since they are two-way; it would be a waste to dedicate one of the runs to just the tweeters. He also threw in four short lengths of T-14 wire to upgrade my jumpers.
These cables replaced some free 16 gauge wire that my speaker store guy threw in with my B&W speakers. I have to say... upgrading to the T-14 cables was almost like adding a subwoofer! When I threw in my Sublime CD, there was almost too much bass... almost. These are bookshelf speakers, so I still need a sub to hit the lowest frequencies. I also noticed that the trebles are cleaner now, but that may be due to the new jumpers. Might be a little too bright for some people's tastes, though. I didn't notice any changes in the mid-range, but I was probably just too distracted by the improved bass to notice. Strengths:
Bass is much improved. Cleaner trebles. Overall very good sound. Weaknesses:
They may be a good value compared to other cables, but $229 is still more than I want to pay for speaker cable. You could save money by going with a single run, but most reviewers claim that a single run doesn't bring out enough bass. Similar Products Used:
Tributaries SP1 16 AWG (free from speaker store)
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Reviewed by:
DeeChiSound
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 7, 2004Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 3 of 59
Price Paid:
$200.00
from Moon Audio Summary:
Ordered this cable from Drew at Moon Audio. Workmanship is second to none. I ordered mine with double run bi-wire with silver banana's. Plugged them into my B&W 602 S3 speakers and was very impressed. These really opened up the sound and mid-range. And the bass was just right for me. I didnt have the brightness or the grain that others have reported. Just good clear sound.
Drew is great to buy from at Moon Audio. I also have a pair of his all silver interconnects, the blue dragons. My system has never sounded better. Strengths:
Good clean clear sound Weaknesses:
Can be thin Similar Products Used:
Audioquest Type 4, Crystal
StraightWire Octave 2
Monster Cable
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Reviewed by:
John (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
August 20, 2003Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 4 of 59
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
To be honest, I haven't had much personal experience with other speaker cables, but after visiting a few friends who've spent more money on their systems, I can clearly say that mine sounds better, and I owe it to the Silver Sonic T-14.
A great cable that only takes a few days of use to burn in, I haven't noticed the bass problems that a few of the other writers have mentioned. Great sound, great cable, great price.
My system:
Sony STR-90ES receiver (120wx5)
Infinity RS-8 (L,R)
Infinity RS-3 (RL,RR)
Infinity CC-3 (center) Strengths:
Great sound for both highs, mids and lows. Weaknesses:
That silver coating is sharp, ouch!
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Reviewed by:
Jonathan(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
October 3, 2001Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 5 of 59
Price Paid:
$109.00
from www.usedcables.com Summary:
Not much of a "critical" writer in that I can effectively convey / write what my experience with the cable is other than to let you guys know this cable WORKS!
Count me as one of those that initially did not believe in what cables can do for your system - but after listening to these I am a believer. For what I paid it cannot be beat - and as othes have said, even at "retail" still a great buy. Am now looking to upgrade my interconnects.
Biwire on BK Pro5 / BK ST140. Also tried on NAD T760 and 512 CD. Speakers are Epos ES11. Strengths:
Great value. Similar Products Used:
Monster X2s, Audioquest Type4
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