Comments on: QED Audio Cables: Proof You Don’t Have to Go Nuts

By: Michael Little

Michael Little — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:20:16 +0000

Hi Ian,
I followed the link from the Ethernet cable article.
I am going to enjoy seeing the results of your testing,its going to just be listening correct?

Cross talk and return loss are very curious measurements to understand ( I do that for a living with RF) and unless the measurements are made connected to the source or end device they are very misleading.

Looking forward to the follow up results.
I like the idea of well made affordable cables.

By: Stéphane

Stéphane — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:25:51 +0000

In reply to Ian White. Thank you so much !! Really appreciated 👌

By: Ian White

Ian White — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:36:14 +0000

In reply to Stéphane.

Yes.

They make really good interconnects as well. The QED interconnects are also a solid option. They are very neutral sounding with almost every piece of equipment.

Best,
Ian White

By: Stéphane

Stéphane — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:59:29 +0000

In reply to Ian White. Wow , thank you for the follow up ! Would you also go for AP for the RCA interconnect cable..? Regards, Stéphane

By: Ian White

Ian White — Wed, 25 May 2022 08:22:14 +0000

In reply to Stéphane.

Hi,

Analysis Plus.

The Oval 9 or Oval 12 depending on how neutral the loudspeakers are.

Ian

By: Stéphane

Stéphane — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:31:12 +0000

Hello Ian ! So , if you had to make a final choice , would you go for QED or AP ? RCA & Speakers cables included ! I have a Leben integrated tube amp. & Denon CD player with high efficiency loudspeakers..what would be your recommendations..? Thanks a lot !

By: Ian White

Ian White — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:43:31 +0000

In reply to Steven O’Farrell.

Steven,

I’m planning on just that. Next week.

Ian White

By: Steven O'Farrell

Steven O'Farrell — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:06:22 +0000

There are plenty of us out there who just want high quality cables that are well made, get the job done and are reasonably priced. Reasonably priced means different things to different people, of course. I do know that there are plenty of speaker and interconnect cables under $500, and well under that amount that would more than suffice in the majority of peoples audio systems, including discerning audiophiles.

Cables like these QED’s that you cover here are ones I’ll keep in mind, and I appreciate your willingness to enter the minefield that many others elect to walk around, or avoid altogether. If you have any other recommendations, especially speaker and interconnect cables but not excluding any others, I’m all ears and would be interested in other articles like this one.