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post #1 of 22
4/9/10 at 8:50pm
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Hi all,

The jumper cables for my B&W 685's have disappeared in a recent move. Does anyone have a recommendation for an aftermarket pair that won't break the bank?

Thank in advance.

Alex
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post #2 of 22
4/10/10 at 8:29am
A couple of inches of lamp cord.
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post #3 of 22
4/10/10 at 8:38am
Paper clips.
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post #4 of 22
4/10/10 at 10:45am
(4) pieces of 3", 12 gauge speaker wire ought to do it.
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post #5 of 22
4/10/10 at 2:39pm
hell, brake the bank, 3" x 4, 10 gauge speaker wire
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post #6 of 22
4/10/10 at 7:57pm
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Originally Posted by B&W700guy View Post

hell, brake the bank, 3" x 4, 10 gauge speaker wire

+1 on this. Just for the hell of it. Overkill is always fun.
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post #7 of 22
4/12/10 at 2:10pm
anti-jumpers, by anti-cables

http://www.anticables.com/jumpers.html

$25 for a set of 4 (2 for each speaker). you can find them on Audiogon brand new, and i think you can buy them directly from the site as well

all that being said, why do you want after-market jumpers? did you lose the stock metal jumpers that are included?
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post #8 of 22
4/12/10 at 4:44pm
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Originally Posted by aquaphile View Post

... did you lose the stock metal jumpers that are included?

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The jumper cables for my B&W 685's have disappeared in a recent move.

Yep, he lost them.

I love the $25 suggestion.

How about just cutting 2 inches off the speaker cable you are already using and use that...total cost....FREE
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post #9 of 22
4/12/10 at 7:40pm
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Thanks everyone. I think this is an example of an area where people spend a lot of money for something totally unnecessary. Based on the responses to this thread, purchasing something like these seems completely unreasonable:
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73226

Is there an argument to be made for spending $80 on those?

As it turns out, in the new room, my B&W 685's aren't cutting it. I'm thinking I need a floorstanding speaker instead of bookshelves. I was not thrilled with the 685's, they did not handle midrange and bass well at all. Playing the White Stripes or any alternative rock music was literally painful to listen to.

So, I remember auditioning Paradigm Monitor 7's and liked them. Can you all recommend some floorstanding speakers for less than $750? I also have some Mirage floorstanding speakers and like them, does anyone have any experience with the Mirage OMD 15's? I can get a pair of them for $700...

Thanks very much to you all.

Alex
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post #10 of 22
4/12/10 at 8:18pm
Probably get more responses in the speaker forum.

PSB line has decent ish speakers.
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post #11 of 22
4/12/10 at 8:25pm
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anti-jumpers, by anti-cables

http://www.anticables.com/jumpers.html

I just love that testimonial in there.
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post #12 of 22
4/13/10 at 6:23am
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Is there an argument to be made for spending $80 on those?

Logically no but audio for some isnt about logic.

Love the hype on the website.

"Replace the crappy gold plated brass jumpers on your bi-wired speakers with the custom-made Cardas Jumper Cables for a big upgrade to virtually every aspect of your speaker's performance.

You'll hear greater focus, better driver integration, much wider dynamic range and vastly improved tonality.
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btw, did you see the slightly cheaper option on the site?

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73166

I may have to buy these myself and find out the truth. I have built new speakers that I can bi-amp.
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post #13 of 22
4/13/10 at 6:31am
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Originally Posted by penngray View Post

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73166

I may have to buy these myself and find out the truth. I have built new speakers that I can bi-amp.

they do.. nada.. zilch. the "performance increase" they have is within the margin of error.

I got a few from a friend and i used them on my speakers. I literally have cut up coat hanger as well... with a blind test my friend who said it increased this sound stage was that and bass was this... couldn't tell the difference.
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post #14 of 22
4/13/10 at 6:53am
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Can you all recommend some floorstanding speakers for less than $750?

Infinity's Primus line.
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post #15 of 22
4/13/10 at 9:23am
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Originally Posted by redtyler1 View Post

Can you all recommend some floorstanding speakers for less than $750?

PSB T65s on clearance at AudioAdvisor: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...5%20%20%20SBLK
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post #16 of 22
4/13/10 at 9:27am
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they do.. nada.. zilch. the "performance increase" they have is within the margin of error.

I got a few from a friend and i used them on my speakers. I literally have cut up coat hanger as well... with a blind test my friend who said it increased this sound stage was that and bass was this... couldn't tell the difference.

Of course I already know that but I still like to have all the measured comparisons.

I just realized the OP didnt spend much on the speakers and someone is talking about $80 in clips There is definitely a disconnect in the audio world sometimes.
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post #17 of 22
4/13/10 at 10:22am
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Is there an argument to be made for spending $80 on those?

How could you not trust a company like Music Direct? They sell such wonderful items:

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/85536

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/72001

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/81909

Certainly no snake oil there.

Personally, I think there is more than 1 born every minute.
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post #18 of 22
4/13/10 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by penngray View Post

Of course I already know that but I still like to have all the measured comparisons.

I just realized the OP didnt spend much on the speakers and someone is talking about $80 in clips There is definitely a disconnect in the audio world sometimes.

laughs yes.

I guess that's why so many dealers selling cables and such from all over the world for obscene amounts are still in business.


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Originally Posted by WilliamZX11 View Post

How could you not trust a company like Music Direct? They sell such wonderful items:

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/85536

that should be product of the year... wipes tears.
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post #19 of 22
4/13/10 at 12:56pm
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Originally Posted by porksoda View Post

... I literally have cut up coat hanger as well... ....

That's interesting as it reminds me of a DBT some years ago using such coat hangers for digital audio cables with the same results, no difference.
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post #20 of 22
4/13/10 at 1:02pm
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Originally Posted by redtyler1 View Post

Is there an argument to be made for spending $80 on those?

No. At least no argument that is anchored in reality rather than psychosis.
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post #21 of 22
4/13/10 at 2:11pm
musicdirect.com sells overpriced junk and should be avoided.
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post #22 of 22
4/13/10 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by CharlesJ View Post

That's interesting as it reminds me of a DBT some years ago using such coat hangers for digital audio cables with the same results, no difference.

yup i remember that... here
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