Much improved sound over previous speaker wire.

I switched from Omni speaker wire to Prism Bi-wire and immediately noticed much tighter bass and improved soundstage.

Seems like there's more resolution to just about everything I listen to.

PSB Stratus Bronze speakers
B&K ST 1400 II amp
B&K PT3 pre-amp
CAL DX-2 CD player

Tara Labs Prism 331 interconnect
Tara Labs The One interconnect

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Tara Labs Omni

Naturalness. Smoother, silk-like sound, particularly from mid-range up.

One possible

Been useing the Kimber for about a year. My intent was to improve the vocals, piano, and decay, qualities I had heard at the audio store. The Tara's did just that, but added a silkiness, almost a non-presence to the sound too. The Kimbers are decent, but these are much better. They opened up the sound, and the decay or echo on some tracks that was nice, is now very strong. The sound engages me more than other, I get lost in the music, not in listening to the music.

The dialogue in movies improved quite a bit, a definite advantage. Foley effects are more pronounced, etc.

Still, I hear increased boominess in the bass (guitar, mostly) that I didn't have before. Just more audible? Probably. And probably the room and pre-amp are the new weak link.

(My rack holds an Adcom 150w thx amp, Adcom 750 cd changer, Rotel pre-pro, soon to become Classe SSP-30, I believe, a Toshiba 5109 DVD player, and Kimber Hero connects. JM Lab Cobalt series speaks make it all happen.)

The difference in wire price, about $6.00/lf, is definitely worth while.

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Kimber 4 VS

neutral, clear, good value

dunno

My system consists of a Denon AVR-2800 Receiver ($650), Acoustic Research AR9 Towers ($700), Toshiba SD-2200 DVD ($220), Sony 5 disc CD player and Tara Labs Prism Biwire wire – most of which I’ve owned and used for about one year. I also have a JBL center and AR surrounds. This system replaced a Sony pro-logic based system that I used for 5 years. My main objective for my new system was primarily for music listening and secondarily for HT. Good amplification (not super-expensive) was my primary technical consideration. My music taste varies between alternative rock to well-recorded jazz and occasional strays into other semi-popular genres (I do not listen to classical although I suspect that I will begin to appreciate it more as I reach seniority). I feel that musical taste has a major impact on audio system ratings.

I read reviews on this site for about three months and auditioned several receivers and speakers during that time at local audio stores. I used audioreview to narrow my choice of receivers down to the Denon, Yamaha and Onkyo – all priced about the same. I also considered separates, but after considering price/performance ratios and the kilowatts consumed by big amps, I decided to search for a good integrated amp that wont blow a hole in the wallet.

Honestly, I think any one of the above mentioned receivers would have done a good job of fulfilling my expectations. I chose the Denon because I did not read any major weaknesses outside of the manual and remote (who cares about that anyway) and since my motivation was music listening, neither of those were going to have a negative impact. Also, the price was right (about $650 at BrandsMart USA).

Front, main speaker auditioning proved to be the most interesting aspect of my purchasing research experience. I wanted towers (they tend to use bigger drivers which move more air and have more punch) so I began by listening to B&W’s and Klipsh (if you want to hear a real difference in speakers, this comparison is a great place to start). The B&W’s were nice, warm and neutral sounding while the Klipsh were louder and had a very strong mid-range (great for rock fans). Neither speaker thrilled me - again, it really has to do with taste. The B&W’s sounded a little muddy when played loud and I guessed I would suffer extended listening fatigued from using the Klipsh (my listening room is approx 15 feet wide by 25 long, with high ceilings and carpeted floor - not bad, but I would prefer a wider orientation with the front speakers). Then I listenened to NHT’s - they were by far, superior to my ears (my favorite test CD is anything from Dave Matthews Band). Unfortunately, the NHT’s were beyond my budget ($1,100+) and I didn’t care for the glossy black finish and angular styling (Yuck! The wife would not be pleased!).

Then I serendipitously stumbled upon the Acoustic Research AR Towers. Wow! Very impressive bottom, musical and efficient. What I enjoy the most is the clarity of these speakers coupled with good punch and efficiency. Although these speakers are very efficient they are not fatiguing. I think AR does this by tweaking the frequency response in certain mid-frequencies (400-500 Hz) – you can pseudo-verify this using a good, frequency test CD and a sound level meter, tested outside to eliminate room effects. If there is one draw back to these speakers is that the side-firing woofers need plenty of power (mid-volume+) to get them going (I suppose I may need a sub, a separate amp to drive the woofers or a better room to exploit the bottom end better). However, this apparent weakness only occurs at low volumes (heck, it could be my hearing!?). I welcome suggestions other than the obvious “get a sub dude”. I wired these using the Prism Biwires. My next upgrade is a CD player to replace my current 6 year-old Sony 5 disc. I’m looking forward to more research and auditioning.

Overall, I’m very stoked on my system. I recently played an IMAX documentary named “The Magic of Flight” which is a DTS based film based around the Blue Angels. I was nearly startled out of my seat during one take-off scene…I thought the windows in my room were going to explode!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for price/performance ratio oriented audio enthusiasts!

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Regular 12-14g Speaker wire

I haven't submitted many (if any) reviews thusfar because most of my equipment (except for my speakers) are old enough that you'd probably have trouble finding those items--
AMP = Harmon Kardon AVR30 receiver
CD player = Harmon Kardon 8400 with Audio Alchemy 1.1 DAC
(Tara Prism interconnects)
Speakers = Pinnacle Gold Towers

I originally had the speakers wired with some Audioquest Type 2 cables. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a friend with a very different setup...Linn amp, AMC CD player and Linn Speakers who had just bought a set of these Tara Prism Biwires. I knew what his system sounded like prior to that purchase and it was an amazing difference....bass was suddenly tighter, vocal separation in large ensembles was better, and most importantly for this amateur sax player, the high notes of Paul Desmond and John Coltrane were so real, I almost couldn't tell they were recordings with the eyes shut!

Since my friend's system was so different (and more expensive) I didn't expect as much benefit, but I figured it was worth a shot since I had been meaning to at least get some banana plugs on the Type 2 cable. So I shelled-out about $130 for two 8ft runs with banana terminations.

Let's put it this way...my wife said it was the best investment we made on this stereo! We were both shocked at how much better every aspect of the music was...from Diana Krall to Babatunde Olatunje to John Mellencamp to Sonny Rollins, these cables revealed stuff in the recordings in an amazing 3D soundstage.

I haven't submitted many (if any) reviews thusfar because most of my equipment (except for my speakers) are old enough that you'd probably have trouble finding those items--
AMP = Harmon Kardon AVR30 receiver
CD player = Harmon Kardon 8400 with Audio Alchemy 1.1 DAC
(Tara Prism interconnects)
Speakers = Pinnacle Gold Towers

I originally had the speakers wired with some Audioquest Type 2 cables. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a friend with a very different setup...Linn amp, AMC CD player and Linn Speakers who had just bought a set of these Tara Prism Biwires. I knew what his system sounded like prior to that purchase and it was an amazing difference....bass was suddenly tighter, vocal separation in large ensembles was better, and most importantly for this amateur sax player, the high notes of Paul Desmond and John Coltrane were so real, I almost couldn't tell they were recordings with the eyes shut!

Since my friend's system was so different (and more expensive) I didn't expect as much benefit, but I figured it was worth a shot since I had been meaning to at least get some banana plugs on the Type 2 cable. So I shelled-out about $130 for two 8ft runs with banana terminations.

Let's put it this way...my wife said it was the best investment we made on this stereo! We were both shocked at how much better every aspect of the music was...from Diana Krall to Babatunde Olatunje to John Mellencamp to Sonny Rollins, these cables revealed stuff in the recordings in an amazing 3D soundstage.

Coherent and Involving, smooth, transparent, clarity

Not for those systems that are too smooth and refined

After using this cables for about three months, I'm very satisfied with its performance.I used it to add a little more smoothness and refinement to my Monitor Audio Silver 4i Speakers and NAD 216THX power Amplifier. What I'm saying is my overall system tends to be a little bright in the trebles and harsh in the midrange. Thus, the Tara Labs Prism Bi-Wire cables not only enhances the performance of my systems, it serves as also a tone contol element in the systems. Results are a more coherent and involving sound , clear vocals, sweet and smooth with a little warm in the mids and the brightness in the highs disapeared. You need to fine tune your system especially in the Midrange. If your Mids are screwed up, your whole system are screwed.

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QED Qudos, Tara Labs Prism 22, Goertz Triode Quartz T1 etc...

These wires did wonders for my system. I have a mediocre Pro Logic amp and a mediocre cd/Laser Disc player, along with a nice little pair of B&W 601's (biwireable) with a Paradigm subwoofer. I bought a pair of Tara Labs Prism 22 interconnects a few weeks ago and acquired the Prism Biwire soon after, replacing my Monster Cable and cheap Pheonix Gold RCA connectors. Let me tell you the sound improvement was incredible. The Prism 22 interconnect nearly doubled my soundstage, imroved my mids and highs exponentialy and tightened up my bass. Adding the Prism Biwire took it to yet another level, defining my mids further, smoothing the highs out even more, and tightening my bass even further. The soundstage may have increased a bit more as well, extending the sound to what seems every corner of my room. My sweet spot is larger, images are more defined, intruments are realistic as ever and voice is incredible. Sure there is more expensive wire, more expensive interconnects, but with my gear and this price range I don't think there is any better than these. If you were like me and wondering how much of an improvement better cables really are, take it from me, the improvement is incredible.

I have a pair of Mission 751's that I liked but wasn't totally satisfied. Mission strongly recommends biwiring them. I figured I'd try it and hope to improve the midrange clarity/vocals. The salesman said I would even notice much improved soundstaging and imaging as well. Yeah, RIIIiiighT. Well, the midrange did clear up. The sound became even more clear and accurate (as if that were possible with the 751's), AND the depth, soundstaging, and imaging became AMAZINGLY better!
There has been a LOT of talk on Compuserve's audio/video forum that biwiring is a bunch of nonsense with no electronically proven benefits. Well, my ears are a bit more accurate than some piece of trash digital analyzer. Listen for yourself and let YOUR ears decide.
If you can bi-wire your speakers, DO IT with these inexpensive cables (you need not buy those ultra expensive cables for excellent sound).

These wires kicked butt over Monster Cable Z2-which I originally hooked up to my Paradigms Studio 80's. I knew something was wrong with the Monster cause these are great speakers and they just didn't have any high or mid.So I got the Taras and it made a huge difference. Everything is way clearer now and the potential of the speakers has been realized. I'll give them 4 stars-not 5-because the bass doesn't seem to come through as well as it should-but of course-thats why they put those nobs on my reciever-so no big problem. The clarity of the high and mid are worth it. Well worth the price-which for me was $160.00 for 2-10ft cords and termination.

These cables are impressive for the money! I have compared them head-to-head with Monster Cables in the same price range and found them to be much more transparent and having a greater soundstage. Just for fun I compared them to a pair of Monster M2.4s biwire cables (retail $700.00) at a friend's house. We both agreed that the M2.4s sounded better in most respects, but surely did not sound $540.00 better!