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Cable Philosophy Idea

post #1 of 5
12/22/04 at 5:18am
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It has been years since I have joined HeadFi, and the cable wars are still raging (the "do they make a difference" one). I think I have an idea.

Let us assume:

1. There is no theory currently existing, in widespread use, to explain the differences is sound between decently constructed cables.

2. Audiophiles are hearing more than just the placebo effect. (Some HeadFier's have conducted DBT tests with themselves, and reported positive results)


If we assume these things, there is one logical conclusion. We must resort to Aristotelian empirical observation and inductive reasoning. This means studying the designs of the best cables on the market and combining their unique attributes (to their maximum extent) into a single cable design. An "Ubermench" cable. From this (using inductive reasoning), we may beable to see what these characterists have in common.
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post #2 of 5
12/22/04 at 8:49am
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Originally Posted by Czilla9000
This means studying the designs of the best cables on the market and combining their unique attributes (to their maximum extent) into a single cable design. An "Ubermench" cable.
One Cable To Rule Them All?

Sounds like you'd like to create a "master race" of interconnects
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post #3 of 5
12/22/04 at 10:11am
I think plenty of companies have tried to create your "Ubermench", but it just isn't possible. The problem isn't really with design or engineering it is with humans. First, everyone hears differently and will have difference desires from the cable. Second, given an individual, chances are they would want a different sounding cable given a different source/amp/headphones.
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post #4 of 5
12/22/04 at 12:26pm
If making a cable was just about getting the maximum amount of data/electricity from point A to point B, an Uber cable might be possible.

However, I personaly don't believe in any audio component being "transparent" and this goes for cables as well. They just all have a slightly different sound and this means that different ears will always prefer different cables.
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post #5 of 5
12/24/04 at 9:24pm
It might also be that various cable "properties" synergize differently, so that mixing qualities of two good cables could produce a bad cable.
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