JamesBass Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 So my Planet Waves cables has been playing up lately and I think in the new year I should invest in some new cables, not sure I'd stick with Planet Waves this time though, so what's out there? I've seen some videos/articles saying Asterope cables are great, along with some pretty lofty claims by the company themselves! Anyone had any experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 OBBM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Get your cables from Dave, OBBM here on BC. They are far better quality and price than any you'll find in a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I've been using Lava Ultramafic cables. Rigorously, on tour over the last year. Solid build quality, best cables I've ever had. You REALLY can hear a difference, I asked some of my students as I thought I was being a tart when I got them. They all heard the difference instantly and agreed there was 'more' of each instrument using the Lava. I read a lot of conflicting info when looking at shelling out on cables, but I'm glad I got some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 OBBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I always use Snakebite cables now I really like them but I hear nothing but good things about OBBM so could well be worth trying those out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 85% of the replies to this thread will recommend getting them from OBBM who is a member here. His kit looks very good. Personally I get mine from Rob Davies at Kabl. Top quality components, very reasonable prices. [url="http://www.kablonline.com/"]http://www.kablonline.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I am OBBM! I mean, Spartacus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I roll my own, only because I can I've used Canford HST cable and Neutrik connectors for near enough every balanced cable and I've not had any failures (yet). Mogami or VanDamme cable for all unbalanced instrument cables, and you can't go wrong with the Neutrik right-angled jack plugs to relieve the strain on the socket on your instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1417519682' post='2621192'] 85% of the replies to this thread will recommend getting them from OBBM [/quote] And for good reason! I would certainly recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Not used these, but should be top quality: http://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Just found this. There's some kind of in-line mystery box. Total bollards? http://www.aqdi.com/zerocap.htm [b]ZEROCAP cables sound the same regardless of length?[/b][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica][size=1] Yes. There is no passive 'premium' cable that can make that claim. Say you buy a 10 foot 'premium' cable for club use, and a 20 foot cable of the same brand for large stage use. The longer cable will have [/size][/font][/color][i]double[/i][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica][size=1] the cable capacitance and will further murder your tone. All ZEROCAP cables have the same sound, regardless of length, as if they were not there![/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 [quote name='dincz' timestamp='1417554723' post='2621745'] Just found this. There's some kind of in-line mystery box. Total bollards? [url="http://www.aqdi.com/zerocap.htm"]http://www.aqdi.com/zerocap.htm[/url] [b]ZEROCAP cables sound the same regardless of length?[/b][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica][size=1] Yes. There is no passive 'premium' cable that can make that claim. Say you buy a 10 foot 'premium' cable for club use, and a 20 foot cable of the same brand for large stage use. The longer cable will have [/size][/font][/color][i]double[/i][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica][size=1] the cable capacitance and will further murder your tone. All ZEROCAP cables have the same sound, regardless of length, as if they were not there![/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Complete bollards. Totally ignores resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Am I going to be the first to suggest taking up Planet Waves on their lifetime guarantee? Last PW cable that broke on me, I dropped an email to the UK distributor, popped it in the post and had a brand new replacement in my hand within a week or so. Whilst OBBM and Kabl both make great, reliable stuff and good cables are worth investing in, don't forget that you can get yours replaced without spending more than the postage to send it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I hate to jump on a rolling bandwagon, but OBBM work for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 sorry to be a bore but OBBM are frickin' ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1417525569' post='2621304'] Not used these, but should be top quality: [url="http://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.html"]http://www.award-ses...one_cables.html[/url] [/quote] I have used these for years and they have never let me down. Fast service too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Another OBBM user here, instrument cables, speaker cables, bought a better quality cable for my wireless transmitter from Dave too. Top quality goods, excellent prices and first rate service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I've been using Van Damme with Neutrik plugs for years and I have no plans to change :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1417557357' post='2621793'] I hate to jump on a rolling bandwagon, but OBBM work for me too. [/quote] [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1417557778' post='2621799'] sorry to be a bore but OBBM are frickin' ace. [/quote] [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1417596287' post='2622003'] Another OBBM user here, instrument cables, speaker cables, bought a better quality cable for my wireless transmitter from Dave too. Top quality goods, excellent prices and first rate service! [/quote] [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1417517832' post='2621148'] Get your cables from Dave, OBBM here on BC. They are far better quality and price than any you'll find in a shop. [/quote] [url="http://www.rock-wire.uk.com/"]http://www.rock-wire.uk.com/[/url] Edited December 3, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 [quote name='inthedoghouse' timestamp='1417601531' post='2622053'] I've been using Van Damme with Neutrik plugs for years and I have no plans to change :-) [/quote] Same here !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I am surprised no-one has mentioned OBBM yet... I went through a phase of making my own but it doesn't really work out much cheaper and his stuff is so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Been using Monster cables, love them, and yet to take them up the lifetime guarantee. However, in the spirit of keeping things local, will be giving OBBM / rockwire a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Of the more expensive cables im Very impressed with the VTG i have and the ref labs cable, info here... good enough nile. good enough for me [url="http://www.referencelaboratory.com/web/index.php?mod=list&view=lc&lang=en"]http://www.reference...view=lc&lang=en[/url] Monster cable V a coat hanger ??? [url="http://consumerist.com/2008/03/03/do-coat-hangers-sound-as-good-monster-cables/"]http://consumerist.c...monster-cables/[/url] Edited December 3, 2014 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1417517832' post='2621148'] Get your cables from Dave, OBBM here on BC. They are far better quality and price than any you'll find in a shop. [/quote] This, and only this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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