$1 Power Cable Vs. $6,000 Power Cable | Audio Bacon

Each of these audiophile power cables sounds different. Expensive doesn't mean "better." If you're not able to hear a difference between the generic and the Acrolink (first two cables), you may want to use headphones.

Jump around the timestamps and you should be able to hear the different characteristics of each cable. For example, the last two ~$6,000 cables are very different in body, tone, and clarity.

In much of the way camera reviewers are able to convey the quality of a lens or recording device via actual photos and footage – I think audiophiles will be able to do the same. Eventually.

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Timestamps (from $1 to $6,000):
generic - 00:05
Acrolink - 01:06
Morrow Audio MAP3 - 01:52
Vovox Textura - 02:48
Danacable Source Clarifier - 03:39
Verastarr Grand Illusion 3 - 04:36
Furutech DPS-4 - 05:33
Snake River Audio Cottonmouth - 06:28
High Fidelity Cables Reveal - 07:24
Triode Wire Labs The Obsession - 08:14
Snake River Audio Signature Cottonmouth - 09:13
Synergistic Research UEF Level 3 - 10:03
High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Enhanced - 11:02
Audience Au24 SX - 12:00
High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate - 12:56
Audience frontRow - 13:52

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Although the recordings aren’t perfect, I’m hoping to dial the process down. Hopefully to the point where people could make a more informed purchase decision. Especially in combination with an editorial review.

A few things to keep in mind:

° Pay attention to the “energy levels” of each cable. Is it calm/relaxed or hyped and exciting?
° Are you able to pick up the differences in resolution between the cables? Some of them will dig deeper than others.
° As far as tonal density, some cables are thinner and denser sounding than others. Could you pick out which ones sound fuller?
° What tonal differences are you able to hear? For example, Snake River Audio Signature Cottonmouth vs. Synergistic Research UEF Level 3. They should sound very different. Pay attention to the male and female vocals.
° Some cables are slower and softer than others. Transient speeds from the latter string portion of each recording could vary quite a bit. This should also be apparent in the video.
° Although more subtle, the PRaT also comes through. The difference in articulation, rhythm, and pace of the cable is perceptible.
° Harshness, grain, and smoothness. For example, you should be able to hear the differences between the generic and the Acrolink.
° Bass – cables that have more thump in the video – have more thump in actual listening.

I would love to hear your impressions. What differences are you hearing (if any) and which cable sounded best to you? Let me know in the comments. I’ll have the full write-up soon so we’ll see if our impressions align.

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