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REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus Cat5 Speaker Cable Cable

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Model: Cat5 Speaker Cable
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: materials cost about $45
Description: Braided Cat5 Network Cable
Manufacturer URL: DIY by Chris VenHaus
Manufacturer URL: DIY by Chris VenHaus

Review by nougat ( A ) on June 24, 2003 at 13:47:35
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Clean, uncolored and neutral. These are the finest speaker cables I've ever heard in my system. Great transients, no time smear.

In 2000, I switched to CAT-5. (12 pairs not braided but each pair opposite polarity.

My method of braiding is thus: wind the pairs on 3/4 x 6" pvc pipe. Hacksaw one cut in 1 end of each spool to secure the wire.

After winding one pair, pass the unsecured end up through the spool center. The braiding will feed nicely - no tangling.

Now, attach the 3 ends to the seat-back of a bar stool. Sit in Lazy-boy. As the braiding comes together, turn seat-back with your foot to wind cable. I had a great time doing this. Isn't that what it's all about?
This may be a repeat. (My first posting)


Product Weakness: none that I heard
Product Strengths: Smooth and listenable


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Bryston 2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Dynaco (modified)
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Sonograph
Speakers: Audio Concepts Sapphires
Cables/Interconnects: Home built
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Diana Krall-Live in Paris
Room Size (LxWxH): 15 x 20 x 9
Time Period/Length of Audition: Two weeks
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus Cat5 Speaker Cable Cable - nougat 13:47:35 06/24/03 ( 0)