I also bought these after seeing Steve Huff's review. I tested them in both of my systems against Transparent, XLO and Anti-cables. They fared pretty well, but at the end of the day I stuck with my other cables. I still occasionally swap them into my smaller system (with the Anti-cable 2.1). I listen to a lot of folk music/singer-songwriter stuff, and the Miccas do a terrific job with vocals. But, compared to the Anti-cables, they are just a little soft on the top end and have slightly less impact in the bass. Overall, they are still incredibly good sounding and an easy recommendation for anyone looking for reasonably priced cables.
I would never ever spend thousands or even hundreds on cables and chords BUT if they do really improve sound I will do my research and find stuff that performs good at a reasonable price. That has led me to the Micca pure copper speaker wire which can’t be beat for the money. They sound great and they are built well. I also like the Monosaudio power chord that improves sound without breaking the bank.
I have concluded, due to an actual set of experiences, that one simply can not judge a speaker cable while using any sort of plug, cheap plugs have horrible sonic characteristics, if you want to know how the actual cable sounds then remove the plugs and attach the wire directly, obviously this is a destructive move... but you will not find a plug on any of my speaker wires going to main speakers, just too much sound damage.
I replace cable 30*times more expensive... You need one week for burnin with music.. Micca is super.. I have never heard more bass punch...very deep and dry..❤❤
Years ago I made my own speaker cables from Monoprice #2747 12ga speaker wire with Monster Cable ends, bananas on the amp end and spade lugs on the speaker end. I wasn't looking for any particular brand, and I haven't compared them to any other cables but now you got me wondering. I have to say, though, that one of the biggest improvements to my sound ever was adding the Ares 12th-1 DAC, the baby brother to your Pontus II. I also added the IRIS digital reclocker later.
Thinking of going Mogami as I would rather run a full loom of identical brand cable with decent quality plugs. Not sure why but your set up niggles me, the shelves, the wiring and labels, the angle your pre amp sits at, and is that the back wall its all residing on?
It did look like a hot mess... I have been running those Mogami coaxial wires, W3082 for quite awhile. I just tried those Micca cables, and the Belden cables from the same Steve Huff video. The Miccas were like throwing a wet blanket over both my Zu's and Maggies. My first thought was that Steve needs to clean his ears out. The Mogamis are back in the system, and I will donate the Miccas to my ex-wife. The Beldens were ok, but still not as revealing as the Mogamis. The Mogamis have this across the board openess to them, a very natural sound.
when this video was shot, my shelf was too shallow so I angled the Parasound 2100 preamp. Since this video, I’ve extended the shelf so the Parasound is no longer angled. My current video ua-cam.com/video/Cu4hvOjonVk/v-deo.htmlsi=zNpFWwWbxoVwy4lj
I did bought the Micca cables to replace the more expensive(150euro on the second hand market) speaker cables that I usually use but with no luck. It was less bass output, almost no depth and width, heights were strange, no dynamics in comparison...... I really don't get the hype....
Sorry to hear that. Sounding good comes down to system synergy with everything else, and your ears' ability/preference. What is your room like? (enclosed with a door or open to another room like a kitchen, flooring, etc.) What is your music source? (compressed Spotify or lossless like Apple Music) What component models do you have (amp, preamp, speakers, etc.)? What are your speakers' positions? (distance from each other, pulled away from the front and side walls, distance to your seating location, how much toe in pointed at you or at your hands when your arms are pointed sideway) Are there tall objects between the speakers?
I also bought these after seeing Steve Huff's review. I tested them in both of my systems against Transparent, XLO and Anti-cables. They fared pretty well, but at the end of the day I stuck with my other cables. I still occasionally swap them into my smaller system (with the Anti-cable 2.1). I listen to a lot of folk music/singer-songwriter stuff, and the Miccas do a terrific job with vocals. But, compared to the Anti-cables, they are just a little soft on the top end and have slightly less impact in the bass. Overall, they are still incredibly good sounding and an easy recommendation for anyone looking for reasonably priced cables.
I just did the same: replaced the Mogami 3082 with the Micca speaker cables and you are 100% correct. Wow!
I would never ever spend thousands or even hundreds on cables and chords BUT if they do really improve sound I will do my research and find stuff that performs good at a reasonable price. That has led me to the Micca pure copper speaker wire which can’t be beat for the money. They sound great and they are built well. I also like the Monosaudio power chord that improves sound without breaking the bank.
better cables do improve the sound quality, but only after I upgraded my speakers to the GoldenEar BRX with AMT tweeters
@@mrpmj00I have Paradigm Studio 100 V2’s and they most certainly like the Micca cable
I have concluded, due to an actual set of experiences, that one simply can not judge a speaker cable while using any sort of plug, cheap plugs have horrible sonic characteristics, if you want to know how the actual cable sounds then remove the plugs and attach the wire directly, obviously this is a destructive move... but you will not find a plug on any of my speaker wires going to main speakers, just too much sound damage.
Use Blue Jean 10GGa cables on my 5.1 system. Love them
How do the Micca cables make your system sound better? Better clarity, better lows, better highs or smooths high?
All of the above that you mentioned.
I’m using Micca on all 3 of my systems.
I replace cable 30*times more expensive...
You need one week for burnin with music.. Micca is super..
I have never heard more bass punch...very deep and dry..❤❤
"Shut the F up."
That's what I call a subscription level comment. You couldn't have said it any better.
504 to 505.
Years ago I made my own speaker cables from Monoprice #2747 12ga speaker wire with Monster Cable ends, bananas on the amp end and spade lugs on the speaker end. I wasn't looking for any particular brand, and I haven't compared them to any other cables but now you got me wondering.
I have to say, though, that one of the biggest improvements to my sound ever was adding the Ares 12th-1 DAC, the baby brother to your Pontus II. I also added the IRIS digital reclocker later.
Thinking of going Mogami as I would rather run a full loom of identical brand cable with decent quality plugs.
Not sure why but your set up niggles me, the shelves, the wiring and labels, the angle your pre amp sits at, and is that the back wall its all residing on?
It did look like a hot mess... I have been running those Mogami coaxial wires, W3082 for quite awhile. I just tried those Micca cables, and the Belden cables from the same Steve Huff video. The Miccas were like throwing a wet blanket over both my Zu's and Maggies. My first thought was that Steve needs to clean his ears out. The Mogamis are back in the system, and I will donate the Miccas to my ex-wife. The Beldens were ok, but still not as revealing as the Mogamis. The Mogamis have this across the board openess to them, a very natural sound.
when this video was shot, my shelf was too shallow so I angled the Parasound 2100 preamp.
Since this video, I’ve extended the shelf so the Parasound is no longer angled.
My current video ua-cam.com/video/Cu4hvOjonVk/v-deo.htmlsi=zNpFWwWbxoVwy4lj
MICCA ARE GOOD
I did bought the Micca cables to replace the more expensive(150euro on the second hand market) speaker cables that I usually use but with no luck. It was less bass output, almost no depth and width, heights were strange, no dynamics in comparison...... I really don't get the hype....
Sorry to hear that. Sounding good comes down to system synergy with everything else, and your ears' ability/preference.
What is your room like? (enclosed with a door or open to another room like a kitchen, flooring, etc.)
What is your music source? (compressed Spotify or lossless like Apple Music)
What component models do you have (amp, preamp, speakers, etc.)?
What are your speakers' positions? (distance from each other, pulled away from the front and side walls, distance to your seating location, how much toe in pointed at you or at your hands when your arms are pointed sideway)
Are there tall objects between the speakers?
I prefer skw speaker cables. I have Micca cables but the skw cables are better.
Better in what regard?