Silver IC's

[ben62670]

Normally I don't post these in the for sale, but I need to come up with some cash. I usually just do these by request. These are just like Kimber PBJ's but they are silver, and have better connectors. I have 2 pairs (32 inches)ready to go out. I don't post Polkie price on the internet. If you need a pair, or two shoot me a PM.
Thanks
Ben

Finished product.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/ben62670/Wires.jpg?t=1212442235
Wires braided.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/ben62670/DSCN1049.jpg?t=1212442311

[ben62670]

Pics of the actual sets for sale.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/ben62670/DSCN1062.jpg?t=1212449248

[McLoki]

Couldn't help but notice there were 5 in the first pic. Do they happen to be 36"??? :D :D

Michael

BTW - shameless bump...

[daboyz]

Great cables ya'll. I sold my Kimber's for these.

[ben62670]

Couldn't help but notice there were 5 in the first pic. Do they happen to be 36"??? :D :D

Michael

BTW - shameless bump...

Good eye. They are yours, and are going out today;)

[ben62670]

Great cables ya'll. I sold my Kimber's for these.

Thanks Dave.
I never get tired of the responses I get from you guys:)
Ben

[roscoeiii]

PM sent

[jflail2]

Buy with confidence. Excellent cables, and Ben is quick to ship and easy to deal with. Good stuff.

[ben62670]

Thanks J. Still available.
Ben

[SKsolutions]

PM'd

[bruss]

pm sent

[ben62670]

Due to the number of request I still have more available.
Thanks guys.
Ben

[ben62670]

I only have enough wire left for 4 pairs. Connectors are going to be here Monday. The wire is already braided.
Thanks
Ben

[McLoki]

Got my cables in. (I was out of town so I have technically had them for awhile, but they were just installed today - about 10min after I got home)

My system was blue jeans cable (1505f) from the cd player to the preamp and signal cable from the pre-amp to the amp. In comparison between signal and blue jeans cable, I found the signal better balanced and focused. The BJC were bloated in the bass and a little less focused image than the signals. (a good cable for home theater, but not 2 channel IMO)

I installed Bens cables from my pre to my amp. The sound was not as laid back (a good thing in my case) but sounded very congested (not a good thing). I was thinking it may have something to do with break-in.

On a lark, I tried swapping the BJC from my source to my pre with the now available signal cables. Still not as laid back (but not brite or harsh at all) and almost all the congestion was gone from the sound. I will reserve final judgement until I get a few more hours on the cables and can actually sit back and enjoy some music through them, but they definately work great with the LSi's. The congestion I heard at first was apparently due to Bens cables being much more revieling than the signals and putting a big ol spotlight on my systems weakest link. (the BJC)

So far I am very happy with the cables. The sound is great, (they image well, the sound is very balanced, and they do not seem to color the sound at all) once they break in, I will plan to replace the signals from my source to my pre with them as well.

Great job Ben and thank you,

Michael

[ben62670]

No problem. They take about 20 hrs to clean up quit a bit, and at 80 hrs they will be about completely burnt in.
Enjoy
Ben

BTW I still have two sets

[schwarcw]

Excellent cables! Buy with confidence from Ben!

[ben62670]

Thanks Carl.

[Ron Temple]

PM sent...again:D

RT

[vonnie123]

Dittos Carl's comments...I bought two sets from Ben, and the cables were delivered promptly and work great....

[ben62670]

Thank you. I never get tired of hearing of happy Polkies :)

[SKsolutions]

I also quickly received my pair, and installed them between CD, and pre. They were run in only briefly. These things are very quiet, at least in my application and less than perfect AC, RF environment. There was no grain out of the box (bag actually), and the first thing I wanted to hear was the coax to analog difference (the CA player outputs both simultaneously).

I haven't been able to spend a lot of time with it, but after one or two changes, on a brand new CD, it was evident that the cable made it very easy to tell between the analog out, and the digital out. Prior, it would take multiple switches, on well known tracks. In particular the top end of percussives were quicker and tighter. I hope this is a sign of things to come as I spin some more tunes through. I liked what I've heard so far. Thanks Ben.

--LSi9's on stands, Cambridge 540v2 player, B&K ST1400MkII

[ben62670]

Wait till they get about 80hrs on them;) When new they sound really detailed, and fast... but there is some "congestion" with them. They just get better with time:)
Thanks
Ben

BTW I just recieved another shipment of wire:)

[tbui2007]

has anyone heard from Ben??? hi Ben, where r u???

[Face]

He's in the process of moving.

[stereo_luver]

finally getting his arse to Georgia.

Ben shoot me a PM or email with some quotes. I'm shopping for cables now.

BTW....I'll be back home from this work run in Cali in a few weeks...PLEASE say you'll still take the washer, dryer and stove I have in my garage.

Chuck

[xandra]

PM Sent

[Ron Temple]

Another pm sent

[ben62670]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=882367&postcount=6
I'm tired, and hate typing twice!

[Ron Temple]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=882367&postcount=6
I'm tired, and hate typing twice!Hey Ben, no worries, just wanted to make sure you were ok and getting setup.

[engtaz]

Glad to see you back online Ben. Hope things are going well.

engtaz

[Ron Temple]

Received my Silvers yesterday and put them on my source into the pre on the fronts. Nice cables, got some setup help from Ben and now I'm looking forward to getting these guys broken in.

First blush was apparent. Changes in the soundstage, tweets sounded livelier, a good thing...I felt the RDOs were a tad boring though smoother than the SL2000s.

I'll write up my impressions in another thread as they burn in. Ben says 80hrs. :)

Nice job Ben...great deal.

[ben62670]

Thanks Ron. I still get off on good reviews. I am glad to hook Polkies up:)

[hearingimpared]

I reiterate, the only IC I've found that replaced Ben's are the MIT Shotgun IC series. That is a really good testament as to the quality and sound of his cables.

[xandra]

PM Sent

[toddco]

pm sent

[ben62670]

Bump

[nikolas812]

Are the ones in the pictures what mine will look like? Or will they be orange? It doesn't matter either way. I was just curious.:)


Good luck on your sale...

Nick

[McLoki]

He has sleaves on them now (covering the orange) they look and sound great.

[nikolas812]

I figured that was the reason for the different appearence but wasn't sure.

I can't wait to try them out.

Nick

[stereojunkie]

they look nice indeed, I may have to try some.

[ben62670]

Well things are going pretty good with these. The Carver guys have started getting their ears on them from some tips from Polkies. Thanks Guys. I didn't notice there wasn't even a pic of these here. Well here is another batch that is going out tomorrow.
Thanks again
Ben

[treitz3]

they look nice indeed, I may have to try some.
Don't but them for the looks. Buy them for the build quality and most importantly.......the SOUND. If you are looking for more resolution in the rig, here's your ticket. ;)

[ben62670]

OK guys I have 3 more orders going out hopefully Sat am, or Monday. I can braid my daughter's hair faster than her mother:D
Thanks
Ben

[Face]

For sh%ts and giggles I swapped these out for a pair of Monoprice cables in my bedroom rig. The Monoprice cables sounded like garbage in comparison, muted highs, distant mids, and bloated bass. As Joe(HI) mentioned, the next step up from these are MIT Shotguns.

[nikolas812]

OK guys I have 3 more orders going out hopefully Sat am, or Monday. I can braid my daughter's hair faster than her mother:D
Thanks
Ben





Saturday sounds good to me.:D



Nick

[ben62670]

Saturday sounds good to me.:D



Nick

I'm trying! I am a full time mom:o. I am getting a break from the kids tomorrow(I don't know when:confused:).
Your's are packaged, and ready to go though;)
Thanks again.
Ben

[nikolas812]

I'm trying! I am a full time mom:o.
Ben



I know... I'm just giving you a hard time.:p


Nick

[Ron Temple]

Well things are going pretty good with these. The Carver guys have started getting their ears on them from some tips from Polkies. Thanks Guys. I didn't notice there wasn't even a pic of these here. Well here is another batch that is going out tomorrow.
Thanks again
BenIs that the light or are you using different sleeving?

[ben62670]

Its still black, but my flash sucks on my camera. I wish I had something better. The cables look much better than the pics IMHO.
Ben

[ben62670]

I know... I'm just giving you a hard time.:p


Nick

You prick! I have kids, and an X for that:p

[Ron Temple]

Its still black, but my flash sucks on my camera. I wish I had something better. The cables look much better than the pics IMHO.
BenHmmm...kinda liked that mottled orangy/white/grey look :D.

[ben62670]

Actually this batch coming up is going to be orange(I justl ove the orange), white, and white. It's really hard to get this stuff. I can get stranded all day long, but the solid is hard to come by. The stranded just doesn't sound as good, and takes way longer to burn in.
Ben

[ben62670]

Slave drivers.
Can I go to bed now?
Ben
Did I mention I hate my camera. The black is gray, and the red is pink.

[george daniel]

Good night Ben.

[ben62670]

Goodnight George:)

[mmadden28]

He has sleaves on them now (covering the orange) they look and sound great.

Where is there orange?

EDIT>>>nevermind, at the post I quoted I hadn't seen any pics with orange in them yet. I see some on the next page-Still confused though about how there were comments on somethign that hadn't been posted yet. Hmm, anybody care to share the next Powerball #s with me (PM only) :D

[ben62670]

Where is there orange?

Under the braid;)

[george daniel]

Good morning Ben.:)

[engtaz]

LOL

engtaz

[nikolas812]

Good Morning Ben.

Now ship those cables!:D:p


P.S. Your camera sucks!


Nick

[McLoki]

P.S. Your camera sucks!

Now don't just complain about it. Offer to send him a new camera in exchange for enough interconnects to wire a 7.1 system. (also mention that you need 50' lenghts..... :D)

Michael

[ben62670]

I have one pair left completed, and ready to go. I am going to the PO again tomorrow.
Ben

[Ron Temple]

Ben does this include my sets...I'll send you the money tomorrow if so...LMK

RT

[ben62670]

Ben does this include my sets...I'll send you the money tomorrow if so...LMK

RT

PM sent

[ben62670]

Now don't just complain about it. Offer to send him a new camera in exchange for enough interconnects to wire a 7.1 system. (also mention that you need 50' lenghts..... :D)

Michael

I just caught this. 50 footers. I hand braid these suckers. I'd need to suspend myself (and the wires)from a big tree, and it I'd be there a week! I did two sets of long ones (9feet) and it ain't going to happen again! Well till someone sweet talks me into ithttp://www.polkaudio.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Thanks Michael
Ben

[nikolas812]

Did you have any luck getting my cables out?








Nick

[Ron Temple]

PM sentpm back at you...

[ben62670]

Well I just received 100 connectors, and 150' of sheathing so I am good to go. I will be shipping this Saturday.
Thanks
Ben

[andychen]

Ben, can you email me a price? I am really bad at pricing.

sif20047@hotmail.com

Thanks

[stereo_luver]

I need 7 please so I can get this Outlaw up and running.

Chuck

[ben62670]

I need 7 please so I can get this Outlaw up and running.

Chuck

Done;)
When we going to hook up again.
Ben

[ben62670]

Ben, can you email me a price? I am really bad at pricing.

sif20047@hotmail.com

Thanks

Email sent ;)

[andychen]

I am very new to the cable thing. I have budget but decent amps and speakers and wondering about cable upgrades from my BJC ICs. Even though I am new to this forum, I have some experience at other forums and there are quite a few well repsected cable DIYers. So why one cable is better than the other? material of wire, solder, conductor, purity, gauge or the way cables are made?

From the reviews, it seems that it's a no brainer to buy from Ben, which I believe. but can someone educate me or give me some webpages to read. Basically, I want to enjoy the sound while understanding why my upgrades are better? Thanks

[ben62670]

Well I only make one type of wire. Braided, solid conductor, silver, and Teflon jacket. These few things seem to be the best combo in an IC, or speaker cable for that matter. I tried different types of wire, and construction, but these yielded the best results that play nice with nearly any system. I spent almost a year researching different cables, and testing some of the more popular IC's out there and these are the ones that I am sticking with. I don't post Polkie price on here because this place has either taught me nearly everything I know about audio, or has pointed me in the right direction so I keep Polkie prices very low. As for web links just google;)
Happy hunting.
Ben

[nikolas812]

I don't have the information you are looking for. But I have owned both BJC and Bens cables. And Ben's Cables blow the BJC's out of the water. Much better detail separation sound stage and much much better bass(tighter).

Ben is also a great guy to deal with to boot.



Cheers

Nick

[ben62670]

I don't have the information you are looking for. But I have owned both BJC and Bens cables. And Ben's Cables blow the BJC's out of the water. Much better detail separation sound stage and much much better bass(tighter).

Ben is also a great guy to deal with to boot.



Cheers

Nick

Thanks Nick.
Are they even burned in all the way yet:D
Ben

[ben62670]

More ready to go out. No waiting for them to be built:)
Ben

[Ron Temple]

2 more pairs please...:D...pm and paypal sent.

RT

[ben62670]

Thanks Ron. I'll have them out ASAP!
Ben

[andrew_mac]

Ben, do you mind shipping to Canada? I would like a set of five IC. If so could you email me a price. Thanks.

[ben62670]

Email sent
Canada is fine;)
Please make sure the shipping addy is correct.
Thanks
Ben

[andrew_mac]

Payment sent!

[ben62670]

Thank you.
Ben

[ben62670]

I have a couple shorties ready to go out today.
18" pair $30
26" pair $40
Thanks
Ben

[Ricardo]

Ben, PM sent on the 18"; I can use something like that.

[Jeff Beaird]

Ben, I'll take the 18"'s... for $30

[danger boy]

Ben, I'll take the 26" pair if they are still available.

AL

[Ricardo]

Ben, just sell them to Al and Jeff; let's talk.

[leroyjr1]

Ben ,pm sent on the 18'

[ben62670]

I don't do 18 footers any more:p
PM sent

[leroyjr1]

LOL my bag . Thats 18 inches

[danger boy]

Hey Ben,

The pair of interconnects arrived today in great condition. I thought you'd want to know. Lovely cables. I know that as soon as the funds replenish, i'll be ordering more cables. ;)

thanks again for hooking me up.. pun intended. :p

Al

[ben62670]

Glad you like them. Install them between a CD player and pre for the burnin. It goes quicker with a full signal, and volume position doesn't make a difference.
Enjoy
Ben

[Ron Temple]

I installed my last 2 pair between the pre and my Luxman (fronts) and the Carver (surrounds). I could have switched these with ones on the source side, but I'm just too lazy. I'll let them burn-in there. As usual I noticed an immediate difference. It actually tamed a bit of harshness on my fronts when I pulled out the Corals. I hadn't noticed it. My surrounds(2Bs) came alive. I noticed a bit of vibrato on strings that I hadn't heard before...could have always been there or it could be these need to burn in. Vocals, percussion and other instruments sound right. I listen to alot of MCH.

These cables are a great system tweak. I probably am getting more of a push than alot of you guys, since I only had 2 pairs of decent ICs before.