BETTERCABLES.COM 10 Feet Silver Serpent Anniversary Edition Red/Black RCA Audio Interconnect Cables - Stereo Pair (2 Cables) High-End, High-Performance, Premium Hi-Fi Audio

Being active electronic engineer for over two decades and forever music enthusiast at the same time, based on law of physics I always believed, sorry - I always knew that low power and low frequency signals like audio can be transmitted effectively with minimum degradation over any conductor in a typical distances of few feet between your audio source and amplifier. At least with some degradation of course but not noticeable for average human ear.And for 3 decades I have been a whitness of many debates about interconnect cables, arguments being thrown by those like me vs those who "heard" the difference.Myself I never gave it much thought staying firm on my baseline which was ohm law and electromagnetism... and basic RCA interconne cable. Althought been emotionally sensitive to various music genres and exploring them all through my life, I always thought I am one of those who won't hear the difference.Not long ago, I stumbled upon incredible deal and purchased hi-end amplifier and speakers I always thought about since my youth. I paired it week later with adequate cd/sacd player source and connected both using my old standard interconnect stereo radioshack quality RCA cable. I dusted off my sacd collection for years forgotten for a favor of mp3 format and put first disk into play.And in that moment I was just blown away and then encapsulated by an amazing field of sound I have not heard for years or even ever. I could not stop listening, one disk after another I was rediscovering my music over again, this time with it's real glory, with Incredibles details and clarity I have forgotten long time ago.I went further and purchased and downloaded few high bitrate dsd128 and flac96/24 albums and this brought the orchestra, performers and amazing sound ambience right into my living room raising the bar even further and making me hungry for more...for more music.One day when I was changing another disk in my player, I noticed the black radioshack quality interconnect cable on the back of my player. It made me wonder about experiment to replace it with something more...something from the world of those who believed and heard "the difference".I ordered pair of subject BetterCables RCA interconnecs paying high premium for it however convinced the experiment will mostly likely fail but it it's still definitely worth to try. I was so curious.Next day interconnect arrived. I put into play one of my favorite disk with top piano artist playing Chopin and listed one more time with old interconnect. Next I replaced the cable to BetterCable and listened again.And then "it" happened, because I could not believe how much more I can hear now. I thought this was subjective experience, some momentary change of the mood or hearing ability. So I waited till next day and I repeated experiment.The result was the same. The increase of music and sound details was astonishing. Although I can't say whether because new cable was attenuating signal less due to high quality cable or because of improved channel separation - the new interconnect are two separate cables, one for each channel unlike old combo cable where wires for both channels are molded into one jacket,Either way, the result was beyond my highest expectation and I decided to keep the product.So here I am, someone who was sceptic for decades on how much improvement interconnect cable can make, now could whitness the audible improvement on sound reproduction qualify.Yes, the player and amplifiers do matter to hear cable improvement. But these were not subject of my experiment. The BetterCable were and they surely passed the test with flyings colors.Great quality improvement to value ratio. Highly recommended.

During the 2 months I had these wires, my impression of these wires kept changing. Some has to do with them breaking in, but mostly it's me getting to know what they do to the sound. Before they arrived, I was using DH Labs BL-1 Series II. Which is by itself is wonderfully balanced, natural sounding, and I was happy with it (before I upgraded speakers). So when I plugged Silver Serpents first, I immediately noticed wider sound stage, and gain in clarity. They did sound muddy, at first. This went away with more usage; burn-in definitely helped.At this point I was really happy with the sound, except for some imperfections, listed below (see cons). Comparing it to my DH Labs BL-1 cable, they lack the balance, and just for that, at some point I was going to give them 3 stars, and return them.Then I bought a DAC, Only when they're supplied with a higher quality source, they express all their goodness, and these wires can deliver! In my test, and in my system, Silver Serpents allow me hear the difference between a nicely recorded 24/192 FLAC that's passed onto DAC and regular FLAC. If someone else does not hear this difference, it's not these wires' fault - it's their system that doesn't allow it. Below is my list of cons and pros. I am confidently giving them 5 stars DESPITE all the cons.PROs:- enviable, not belonging to this budget interconnects wires class resolving power! clarity is on par with my other with a $400 DH Labs wire I also own. the detail is even better- despite not being most balanced wires i have heard, these manage to create the believable and lively signature- despite high level of detail and clarity, and sound is smooth, there's no harshness- gain in trebles, their quality, and accuracy. the best thing they remind is the sound of the bell. i am still getting used to this effect, somewhat. it works the best for classical, jazz and avant-garde, and such genres- very deep ultra low bass extension (can be a minus depending on the system)- wonderful & wide sound stage (but not annoyingly wide)- audiophile sound- amazing value!CONs (in order of annoyance)- not a very balanced pair out there. overall impression of the sound signature is that is focuses on the little details more than on a bigger picture. mid-range is slightly recessed, as a result vocals are not pronounced. this effect is slight, just to make it clear- they're also sound a little warm. i prefer uncolored, but this is not overly warm- the low end extension can lead to some of it becoming uncontrolled (depending on the system)- the vocals, and instruments are not as natural as on other $400 well-reviewed cables i tried :)) but with the help by their resolving power, the belief in vocals is reinstatedI can only highly recommend them.

There is nothing negative about better cables. They stand up to their competition and in many areas are very competitive and with their pricing great product for the price on route to purchase a more very shortly great company build quality five stars worth every penny save your money don’t buy audio quest or whatever look at this company I can’t recommend their speaker cables out but their inner K’NEX call solder put together properly enjoy your music

For years I always used basic rca cables and speaker wire for my stereos. High-end cables that cost hundreds of dollars always seemed ridiculous to me and never seemed worth the money. But over the years, as my system increased in quality, I felt the need to maybe try some "better cables" in my setup. I first started with better cables speaker cables and immediately noticed a difference in the sound. I chose this company because it is an American made in the USA company, and even though their cables are more pricey than basic cables, they are not ridiculously priced like some other audiophile cables. After being impressed with their speaker cables, I decided to go with these rca cables to use between my Preamp and amplifier. Once again, there was a noticeable auditable difference in quality of sound that could not be denied. The music sounded more detailed and the highs seemed more defined and crisp without being too bright or harsh. I am a believer now that cables can make a difference, but going with these cables, you won't break the bank in the process! Great cables at a great price!

I love silver plated copper cables: they brighten up the sound and have a bit more detail. These are made in the USA so you know you are getting exactly what is advertised: some of the Chinese brands aren't always honest about what they are selling. These are sturdy, well made cables with precise connectors and a consistently detailed sound. You can pay more, but you're not going to get better quality than this.Compared to the super value Monoprice Premium RCA cables, which are oxygen-free copper and the cheapest RCA cables I would use, Better Cables gives you better connectors and a slightly better sounding cable, but for 5 times the price. Compared to Blue Jeans Cables, the quality of the cable and connectors is the same, but for 50% more money you get the slightly brighter sound of silver coated copper. Compared to my absurdly expensive Nordost and Cardas cables, Better Cables offer slightly less energy and detail, but the premium cables cost at least 10 times more and are thick, stiff, and with clunky connectors that don't fit all equipment.Really, all RCA cables sound 95% the same, as long as the connectors fit snugly and the cables are at least made from 100% copper. But if you want to try out silver-coated copper, these are probably the best value ones I would recommend.

The Silver Serpent is my very first audio cable with silver, aside from my Monitor Audio Silver 8 speakers’ internal silver-plated oxygen-free copper cabling, and aside from my experiment of using two AudioQuest Cinnamon coaxial cables, which have some silver, as the left and right channels of the analog audio connection, which is admittedly suboptimal and the AudioQuest rep I spoke to strongly objected to doing that. Anyway, I kind of had the idea of the effect of silver in cables. The Silver Serpents replaced my trusted AudioQuest Big Sur interconnects. Will the Silver Serpent in the long run remove any urge I may get to go back to the Big Sur, the time will show.Here is what is different with the Silver Serpents after only several hours of listening, compared to the Big Sur: There is a little more air at the top of the midrange and treble with the Silver Serpent. This is where my expectations have been fully met - some more airiness - It makes my audio system a little more pleasant at very low volumes. The bass is a bit more convincing, but is not bigger or deeper. I find it hard to explain the bass difference. I still think that the midrange is very little more impactful with the Big Sur. Both these kinds of cables are very neutral and very free of harshness. But, my Silver Serpents are still far from being fully settled in the system like the Big Sur that has been in for years, and the comparison is not completely fair. Now, if we compare the typical recent prices of the Silver Serpent and the Big Sur, the Silver Serpent wins a big time as it is approximately at 60% of the Big Sur price - would you like a fantastic banana or a beautiful orange?Would I buy one more pair of the Silver Serpents? I will figure that out by the next week when they have fully settled in my system …. if the stocks last that long, of course.Should anybody wonder, my Silver Serpents are between a Yamaha NP-S303 network audio player and a Cambridge Audio CXA60 amplifier, connected via the AudioQuest Rocket 44 speaker cables to the Monitor Audio Silver 8 speakers. Aside from the gently polished Yamaha, the system delivers a rather blunt truth.

Its no secret that interconnects or cables made with some silver do sound way better than just a copper cable.The sound really opens up with this cable, as a cheap cable will not sound as airy, precise, and spacious, let alone a better bass response.My go to cables with silver is sold by signal cable in the US but cost $100 US for 3 feet. So this cables, is a lot less and has very similar sound characteristics at a very good price.Interconnects can cost more than a 50 inch 4k color TV and easily more... This cable is good enough !

no noticeable improvement to sound, however, before when I turned up the volume past 12 o'clock I would hear a loud hum out of my Heresy speakers that would get louder and louder. Now with these cables that issue is completely gone, I still have no idea what caused that problem or what fixed it.for what its worth the cables are high quality in build and look like they'll last a life time so ill keep them, probably won't buy them again though and opt for something cheaper.

First of all, I don't exactly have what you would call a "audiophile" of hi-fi setup. More like, higher end recreational. Anyway, I recently upgraded my preamp and a few other things, wanted to upgrade my cables. Long story short, HOLY CRAP I ONLY GOT ONE SET OF CABLES. I think by using the word "pair" in the product headline is what confused me. I was expecting to get 2 pairs I guess, not 2 cables. So I just spent over 70 bucks on 1.5 feet of stereo cable. I am stubborn so I won't return them. Instead I will likely upgrade my entire stereo system to match the quality of these cables. No doubt, these are some high quality wires, just be sure you know you're only getting one.. I'm pretty sure my RCA cable is worth more than my cartridge!! FML..