I like these cables. I take that back. I LOVE these cables!!! I have tried many brands, audioquest, cambridge, even (god help me) monster, and you know what? Not one of them even come close to the sound, definition, or detail of this three dollar a foot cable. The only problem was finding a Kimber dealer, in the entire state their are only three(!), but all I have to do is listen to my stereo and hear my investiment, to realize that it was worth the effort.

tight/deep bass, clear mids & highs

slightly colored overall sound

I used these for about 4 months with my front main speakers. They were a considerable improvement over typical 12 gauge
speaker wire. I was very satisfied with the overall sound, until I compared them A/B with the Nordost Super Flatline
Gold speaker cables. Needless to say, the Nordost cables
have taken over the number one spot in my set-up, with the
4VS now supplying my center channel nicely. I think the difference mainly was that I was able to bi-wire my PSB
Stratus Gold i speakers with the Nordost, therefore bringing
out more overall detail, increased clarity, with tight, deep
bass.

Overall, I still think the 4VS is a great product, and would
buy it again. It was beat out by the Nordost cables, but not by much.

This cable does have nice clarity, with satisfying highs &
mids, and also very good tight bass production

Definitely give these cables a listen, I do not think you will be disappointed.....

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Nordost Super Flatline Gold

Smooth and detailed midrange performance, good consistance in tonal reproduction.

Highrange is a little compressed - good detail but not as "open" and "free" as better cables.

This test was performed in a private Hi-Fi club consisting of audiophiles and R+D engineers/masters, and the purpose was to test audioble difference in different speaker cables. Bulk speaker cable (2 x 0,75mm2) was used a "standard" reference.
The equipment used was a modified Sony 202ES CD-player (Equipped with a new analog amplifier), Copland 301 mk. 2 preamplifier, HIRAGA Class A power amplifier. Different speakers used.

Kimber 4VS is best in the midrange where it performs with very open, detailed and very smooth sound. Nice ambience and vocals. A very accurate and neutral reproduction!

The cable gives a good consistent tonal reproduction but it is a little "slim" sounding due to two things; The bass is neutral and without any resonant characteristics (Which is very good!) - at the same time the highrange is a little compressed compared to better cables. This makes the highrange sound a little less "open"/"free" and a little less "smooth"; E.g. cymballs becomes a little smaller in size and thus sounds a little more "light" than I.R.L. (In real life).

The Kimber 4VS has average dynamics comparable to what is to be expected. However, midrange/vocal dynamics are excellent!

Kimber 4VS is a good cable, and in total performance it came in as 3. best in overall performance in this test (1. Audioquest Clear 3; 2. Audioquest Midnight+).
Closest rival was Cable Talk 3.1 Biwire (Used as singlewire as all cables in the test); The Cable Talk 3.1 Biwire has better Cymballs performance in regard to tonal balance - however the Kimber 4VS is better detailed, more "open" and more "smooth".

Kimber 4VS can best be recommended for speakers that are not "brightly" sounding!
In regard to the Value Rating there is no doubt: Kimber 4VS deserves a full 4 stars as the performance versus price is very good! But due to the minor flaw in highrange 5 stars can not be given!
It is more difficult for the Overall Rating as the flaw in highrange is a matter of "taste"; I think that Kimber 4VS should have 4 stars for the very good midrange reproduction, and the fact that is has no resonant characteristics in the bass range - but at the same time I am annoyed by the flaw in highrange so I would like to give it "almost 4 stars"... This is hovever not possible, so 3 stars for Overall Value.

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Tested together with: Bulk speaker cable, Huber+Suhner cable, Oehlbach cable, Hitachi SX, Eagle Skyline, Cable Talk 3.1 Biwire, Audioquest Clear 3, Audioquest Cobalt, Audioquest Midnight+.