As an electrical engineer I state that 90% is pure marketing talk and is not backed up by reproducible proof and measurements. Check the videos from Amir (audio science) and Audioholics where they provide the proof and measurements. Yes they call it snake oil and I agree. But of course, cables are like jewelry many guys.
@@pjhandle Appreciate your input! While it’s true that marketing can sometimes overshadow substance, Garth breaks down measurable factors like noise reduction and signal integrity that high-quality cables address. It’s less about ‘jewelry’ and more about performance in specific setups - definitely worth exploring.
@@Architechne Been in this industry a long time. No doubt AudioQuest makes very very well made and engineered cables. However, mentioning measurable factors and actually showing measurements are two different things. One can discuss all they want about noticeable, measurable, tangible but are there scientific results they can share and others can replicate? For one, I see A LOT of snake oil in this industry: 4 port network switches that are $1000-$2500, $100 for a 3 foot network cable that is audiophile, $1000 headphone cables (seriously?) and etc etc. I have gone through many cables from $50-$500 and I can't for one really tell if there is any difference. I think a UA-cam channel even used a coat hanger to show how it can transmit current and make your speakers sing. Anyway, expensive cables make sense when your speakers are of extremely high budget. Just like your car. If you buy a car for $200,000+, there's no way you're putting on a set of tires for $1,000, right? I mean you're going to spend at least $5,000-$10,000 for a set of tires. This is how I look at cables. Keep them within 2%-5% of your total speaker budget and you'll be fine.
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
Also most if not all surge protectors you buy are non-sacrificial. I've been using the same Monster and Belkin surge protectors for 10+ years now and they've gone through several electrical outages, voltage fluctuations, surges and still running and not once did anything fry or go kaput on me. And I have hooked up thousands of dollars worth of gear in it, not to mention I trust them with my entire photo and film studio PC setup at home with a dozen backup hard drives.
Where can the result be found of these measurements and what the setup was, so that it can be verified and confirmed by others? Vendors should be challenged more to publish these.
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@@greggb681 Got it, but there’s nothing specific cited here - if there’s something in particular you disagree with, we’d love to hear it! Healthy debate is always welcome when it’s constructive.
@@greggb681 That’s quite the accusation! Garth’s focus in this video is on the measurable science behind cable performance. We welcome different opinions, but let’s keep the discussion constructive - always open to hearing your specific points 👍
@@Architechne I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch LaSscala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@@eldogo1 I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@@Architechne I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
The usual suspect is the people that make the TV....They give you some wiz-bang,, best thing since sliced bread screen....and when you go around back you're lucky if you have a 3.5 mm walkman headphone jack..Company couldn't see its way clear to provide some rca audio output jacks for that 5 minute hookup to a decent amplifier..
We feel your pain - compressed recordings can be a letdown. But even then, great cables can help you squeeze every last drop of quality out of them. Worth a try!
@@Architechne “Squeeze every last drop of quality out of them” As if bad and compressed recordings will suddenly become open, dynamic and audiophile because of cables😂
@@Kukkema Good catch - it was totally a figure of speech! You’re sharp for picking up on that. While cables can’t make bad recordings audiophile-grade, they can help preserve what’s there. Thanks for keeping us on our toes!
Oof, ya that’s frustrating! Solid core cables can be tricky, but quality and build design matter a lot. Garth touches on durability in the video - might be worth a watch!
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@ seeing plenty of videos is very different from you actually using/testing them. Would you just go off of a UA-cam video regarding a car and won’t test drive it at the dealership?
@@eldogo1 Ridiculous analogy. A car is not promising to do something it doesn't. If it is working mechanically, it will get you from point A to point B. AudioQuest's cables don't do what they promise. They do not improve the sound. People have measured their performance and found they make no audible difference. But if you want to be gullible, go ahead and waste your money. Or maybe AudioQuest gives them to you for free for giving them advertising on your channel?
@ So you are still basing your opinion on UA-cam videos. My question still stands, have you personally used them? It’s not wasting money when you can return them.
It's the last meter that is important 😂. Oh and the plug as well. Same for speaker cables, but the the opposite. In the speaker it's basic copper wire 😂
@@pjhandle have you tried it? You can easily buy one and return if you aren’t satisfied. I think it’s best to comment on your experience rather than speculation. Just make sure your system can take advantage of it. Have a quality display and processor.
As an electrical engineer I state that 90% is pure marketing talk and is not backed up by reproducible proof and measurements.
Check the videos from Amir (audio science) and Audioholics where they provide the proof and measurements. Yes they call it snake oil and I agree. But of course, cables are like jewelry many guys.
@@pjhandle Appreciate your input! While it’s true that marketing can sometimes overshadow substance, Garth breaks down measurable factors like noise reduction and signal integrity that high-quality cables address. It’s less about ‘jewelry’ and more about performance in specific setups - definitely worth exploring.
Have you tried it?
@@Architechne Been in this industry a long time. No doubt AudioQuest makes very very well made and engineered cables. However, mentioning measurable factors and actually showing measurements are two different things. One can discuss all they want about noticeable, measurable, tangible but are there scientific results they can share and others can replicate? For one, I see A LOT of snake oil in this industry: 4 port network switches that are $1000-$2500, $100 for a 3 foot network cable that is audiophile, $1000 headphone cables (seriously?) and etc etc. I have gone through many cables from $50-$500 and I can't for one really tell if there is any difference. I think a UA-cam channel even used a coat hanger to show how it can transmit current and make your speakers sing. Anyway, expensive cables make sense when your speakers are of extremely high budget. Just like your car. If you buy a car for $200,000+, there's no way you're putting on a set of tires for $1,000, right? I mean you're going to spend at least $5,000-$10,000 for a set of tires. This is how I look at cables. Keep them within 2%-5% of your total speaker budget and you'll be fine.
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
Also most if not all surge protectors you buy are non-sacrificial. I've been using the same Monster and Belkin surge protectors for 10+ years now and they've gone through several electrical outages, voltage fluctuations, surges and still running and not once did anything fry or go kaput on me. And I have hooked up thousands of dollars worth of gear in it, not to mention I trust them with my entire photo and film studio PC setup at home with a dozen backup hard drives.
Where can the result be found of these measurements and what the setup was, so that it can be verified and confirmed by others? Vendors should be challenged more to publish these.
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
I'm glad we all use Sonos so we don't have to worry about any of this
Is that a joke 😂
@@nesq4104 Yes it is. No one uses Sonos. It sucks
@@nesq4104 I'm guessing they upgraded from Bose. Pretend audiophile
I hope these guys come up with audiophile fiber and cat6 cables so i can convince my isp to replace their lines with those. 🤡🤡🤡
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
Snake oil!
Fair enough! But before calling it ‘snake oil,’ give Garth a chance to explain the science, he might surprise you 😉
@@Architechne Nope, he still is a snake oil salesman
@@Architechne yeah I listened carefully , and there is nothing of science on it , just shameless egoistic greed
@@greggb681 Got it, but there’s nothing specific cited here - if there’s something in particular you disagree with, we’d love to hear it! Healthy debate is always welcome when it’s constructive.
@@greggb681 Have you tried it?
Garth Powell deserves to be in prison for lying to people and selling snake oil to his customers. Karma will come for AudioQuest
@@greggb681 That’s quite the accusation! Garth’s focus in this video is on the measurable science behind cable performance. We welcome different opinions, but let’s keep the discussion constructive - always open to hearing your specific points 👍
Have you tried it?
@@Architechne I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch LaSscala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@@eldogo1 I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
@@Architechne I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
The usual suspect is the people that make the TV....They give you some wiz-bang,, best thing since sliced bread screen....and when you go around back you're lucky if you have a 3.5 mm walkman headphone jack..Company couldn't see its way clear to provide some rca audio output jacks for that 5 minute hookup to a decent amplifier..
Are you aware of ARC and eARC?
Because most of the recordings suck.
Hopelessly compressed.
Exactly
We feel your pain - compressed recordings can be a letdown. But even then, great cables can help you squeeze every last drop of quality out of them. Worth a try!
@@Architechne “Squeeze every last drop of quality out of them” As if bad and compressed recordings will suddenly become open, dynamic and audiophile because of cables😂
@@Kukkema Good catch - it was totally a figure of speech! You’re sharp for picking up on that. While cables can’t make bad recordings audiophile-grade, they can help preserve what’s there. Thanks for keeping us on our toes!
The worse cables I ever owned solid core and of course broke.
Oof, ya that’s frustrating! Solid core cables can be tricky, but quality and build design matter a lot. Garth touches on durability in the video - might be worth a watch!
This is total bullshit, just have good speakers and good acoustisks and you are in a good view.
Have you tried it?
I have worked for an audio company that sold AudioQuest and we all knew they didn't make a difference! I know people who worked at UpScale Audio that have said the same thing also, that the only reason they sell products like AudioQuest is for customers who truly believe (The definition of believe; accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.) that it makes a difference in their setup. There is a great video on youtube where they do a blind listening test with Klipsch Lascala and in one test they use the AudioQuest Niagra power conditioner, the other they didn't use the $10,000 conditioner, and they preferred the setup WITHOUT the conditioner. Also, keep on deleting my comments and I will come back and repost them. Garth, you and your team deserve to be put behind bars.
The room is so amature, you guyes are hardcore audio sucks!
AudioQuest is pure snake oil.
Have you tried it?
@@eldogo1 I've seen plenty of videos of people testing their cables and determining that they make no audible difference whatsoever.
@ seeing plenty of videos is very different from you actually using/testing them. Would you just go off of a UA-cam video regarding a car and won’t test drive it at the dealership?
@@eldogo1 Ridiculous analogy. A car is not promising to do something it doesn't. If it is working mechanically, it will get you from point A to point B. AudioQuest's cables don't do what they promise. They do not improve the sound. People have measured their performance and found they make no audible difference. But if you want to be gullible, go ahead and waste your money. Or maybe AudioQuest gives them to you for free for giving them advertising on your channel?
@ So you are still basing your opinion on UA-cam videos. My question still stands, have you personally used them? It’s not wasting money when you can return them.
well if power cables are important then what about the electric wiring inside the walls ? shouldn't also be changed?, this is conmen BS
Have you tried it?
It's the last meter that is important 😂. Oh and the plug as well. Same for speaker cables, but the the opposite. In the speaker it's basic copper wire 😂
@@eldogo1can you proof it?
@@pjhandle have you tried it? You can easily buy one and return if you aren’t satisfied. I think it’s best to comment on your experience rather than speculation. Just make sure your system can take advantage of it. Have a quality display and processor.
@@pjhandle have you tried it?