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Post by petes on Feb 27, 2015 16:31:15 GMT -5
I'm about to buy some xlr interconnects and was thinking bluejean, but wondered if anyone had had a chance to compare BJ to the Emo interconnects, which look to have quite nice specs, but no idea what they sound like of course.
Ta
Pete S
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Post by novisnick on Feb 27, 2015 17:32:51 GMT -5
I've done this comparison,,,,,,,,,and they both,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,go clunk when you drop them on the floor!!!!!,,,,,,,,    Edit: both will exceed expectations! I have not used or heard them. |
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Post by knucklehead on Feb 27, 2015 17:54:18 GMT -5
Speakers make sound - wires simply transmit whatever signal there is from the preamp to the amp to the speakers - etc etc etc. Wires do not normally have a 'sound' unless they are so cheap that they pick up stray signals.
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Post by novisnick on Feb 27, 2015 17:56:51 GMT -5
Hence, my clunk. 8)
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Post by ncred02 on Feb 27, 2015 18:00:47 GMT -5
the great wire debate begins
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Post by Gary Cook on Feb 27, 2015 18:03:58 GMT -5
I have an Emotiva XLR cable for the long run to my sub amp (an XPA-100), works perfectly, nice solid connection.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by Dark Ranger on Feb 27, 2015 18:08:33 GMT -5
Depending on how exacting your standards are, you might consider purchasing one (or two) of each brand. Try them yourself in your own setup. Both are well-made and will do the job properly.
For what it's worth, I do own Emotiva X-Series XLR cables (purchased before I knew about BJC) and like them overall. I haven't purchased any BJC XLR, but I do own their LC-1 cable with RCA interconnects and am very pleased. I would not hesitate to purchase BJC XLRs in the future if needed.
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Post by vcautokid on Feb 27, 2015 18:44:01 GMT -5
They both work well. I like the build on the Emotiva cables very much. Blue Jean from my friends positive feedback is a quality cable too.
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Post by garbulky on Feb 27, 2015 18:58:23 GMT -5
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Post by solarrdadd on Feb 27, 2015 20:21:17 GMT -5
I'm about to buy some xlr interconnects and was thinking bluejean, but wondered if anyone had had a chance to compare BJ to the Emo interconnects, which look to have quite nice specs, but no idea what they sound like of course. Ta Pete S what will you be connecting with these cables? my vote is for BJC. i have a pair from my 105D to my pre-amp and a long single cable from my pre-amp to my sub. both are very well made, not a problem with any of them. i find they use very well know connector ends for their products and the craftsmenship is top notch! good luck to you whatever you go with and please keep us posted on what you decide and once you get it, how you like it! |
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Post by brand on Feb 27, 2015 22:43:38 GMT -5
I've done this comparison,,,,,,,,,and they both,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,go clunk when you drop them on the floor!!!!!,,,,,,,, Edit: both will exceed expectations! I have not used or heard them. The famous clunk test, very respected within the industry I might say! |
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Post by cwmcobra on Feb 28, 2015 7:47:20 GMT -5
the great wire debate begins CONTINUES! |
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Post by Nodscene on Feb 28, 2015 11:35:39 GMT -5
I second the Monoprice XLR's. They were a lot nicer than I expected and it's all you really need, even if you throw looks into the ring.
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Post by ocezam on Feb 28, 2015 11:43:48 GMT -5
I second the Monoprice XLR's. They were a lot nicer than I expected and it's all you really need, even if you throw looks into the ring. I agree with this. I've got dozens of Mono Price cables. XLR cables of many different lengths, XLR/RCA cables, RCA interconnects, and power cords. Some of MonoPrice's stuff LOOKS cheap, but works fine. Their XLR cables however look high quality, IMO. Not as nice as Emotiva's, but not as pricey either. |
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Post by monkumonku on Feb 28, 2015 11:59:34 GMT -5
I used Monoprice XLR's as well and have never had any problems. They look really good and are very flexible. The price is excellent, too.
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Post by emohtion on Feb 28, 2015 12:10:55 GMT -5
I'm about to buy some xlr interconnects and was thinking bluejean, but wondered if anyone had had a chance to compare BJ to the Emo interconnects, which look to have quite nice specs, but no idea what they sound like of course. Ta Pete S Pete, I own only the Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 RCA's so that's all I can speak for. I will say that they are of substantial construction and make a very good connection and I would expect no less from any other cables they make. I agree with the commenter that said they go "clunk" when they hit the floor. My much cheaper cables do make much less of a "clunk" though. The Blue Jean's have made me more mentally stable, which says something for us kind of nuts  ! (I live in the "Sunshine Sate", hence the sunglasses.) |
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Post by bootman on Feb 28, 2015 12:12:54 GMT -5
Speakers make sound - wires simply transmit whatever signal there is from the preamp to the amp to the speakers - etc etc etc. Wires do not normally have a 'sound' unless they are so cheap that they pick up stray signals. Never had a pair of MIT cables?  |
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Post by repeetavx on Feb 28, 2015 13:18:52 GMT -5
I hear differences in cables. I'm using Blue Jeans Cables balanced XLRs between my pre/pro and my XPA2s. I have found that they sound equal, if not a little more neutral, than my Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval unbalanced RCAs. |
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Post by knucklehead on Feb 28, 2015 14:55:19 GMT -5
Here's something to read for all you who 'think' or 'know' you hear a difference - be it wires or amps. If you don't care to read it I'll sum up the findings for you - while there are differences to be heard (amps) they are so subtle that picking out that differences in a DBX test aren't 'significant' different enough to be singled out repeatedly. Of interest are the comments made by the listeners prior to the DBX where they had actual face time with each amp - could see and hear it - and knew what they were listening to. Their comments are at the bottom of that pdf. Yet when it came to the DBX testing none could repeatedly single out any one amp even when they described exactly what they heard - much less pick out differences between any of the other amps repeatedly. If you want to screw you head a bit look up 'the mcgurk effect' on youtube - very interesting effect. And it affects us all. That 'dress thread' - is it blue or is it white? Similar effect - each of us sees and hears reality differently. Is what I see really blue when I look at the sky? If you were in my eyes what would you see differently? Those shiny new interconnects (or amp) BETTER sound - well - better! After all you paid a handsome sum of money for them! Any perceived differences you or I might hear are totally subjective. Its how we view the world. Each sense we have is made up of vibrations - thats all there is to reality after all is said and done! Vibrations! Thats life! |
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Post by pallpoul on Feb 28, 2015 15:56:31 GMT -5
Here's something to read for all you who 'think' or 'know' you hear a difference - be it wires or amps. If you don't care to read it I'll sum up the findings for you - while there are differences to be heard (amps) they are so subtle that picking out that differences in a DBX test aren't 'significant' different enough to be singled out repeatedly. Of interest are the comments made by the listeners prior to the DBX where they had actual face time with each amp - could see and hear it - and knew what they were listening to. Their comments are at the bottom of that pdf. Yet when it came to the DBX testing none could repeatedly single out any one amp even when they described exactly what they heard - much less pick out differences between any of the other amps repeatedly. If you want to screw you head a bit look up 'the mcgurk effect' on youtube - very interesting effect. And it affects us all. That 'dress thread' - is it blue or is it white? Similar effect - each of us sees and hears reality differently. Is what I see really blue when I look at the sky? If you were in my eyes what would you see differently? Those shiny new interconnects (or amp) BETTER sound - well - better! After all you paid a handsome sum of money for them! Any perceived differences you or I might hear are totally subjective. Its how we view the world. Each sense we have is made up of vibrations - thats all there is to reality after all is said and done! Vibrations! Thats life! Nice knucklehead,... but who's to say placebo is not "good effect" too?.. Hey, give me placebo as long as I believe it is what "I THINK" it is,...the more the better. If buying an expensive amp. or cable or cd player or what ever piece of audio equipment makes us feel better about our selves and our lives and enhances our " audio ego", then the more the better.... Who am I or anybody else to judge.,... After all beauty is in the eyes, Sorry the EARS & EYES of the beholder. |
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