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LEADS ADVICE:

Choosing The Right Interconnects

 

Interconnects, the signal leads that connect CD players, tape decks, tuners and so on to the amplifier, have a significant effect on the sound quality. The wrong cables can make your bass boomy, your treble scratchy, and muddle the music in between. Good cables will make your system sound properly balanced and clear, allowing you to hear precisely what the musicians are doing as well as making the system’s presentation more natural and enjoyable.

 

There are no strict rules about which cables you should use with any particular system. Manufacturers usually supply leads with equipment but you are best to regard these as no more than “get-you-going” items. Invest in something better as soon as you can.

 

Be warned, however, that the most expensive cables - and some exotic leads can set you back several hundred quid or more - don’t necessarily guarantee top performance. You usually get what you pay for but there are exceptions to the rule! Nonetheless, every system - whether it’s a top-of-the-range rig or a basic starter set-up - needs decent interconnect leads. Don’t think that leads such as those supplied with your kid’s abandoned game console will double as component interconnects just because they have the same sort of plugs on them! Worthwhile audio cables use high quality materials and connectors, are carefully designed and manufactured for the best sonic performance, and are configured to reject interference. One of the best ways to improve your sound is to ditch the factory-supplied phono leads and replace them with higher quality interconnects leads. Here at Images, we gain terrific audio results from our Neutrik Grade options, with interconnects featuring Phono, Jack or XLR connectors all available from stock.