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Right up there with the latest Transparent Reference gen cables imo (and I've had a pair of those too) - these are a 1m pair of some of the best interconnects available. Retailing for $5,300 new, lightly used and in a condition that presents as new with all original boxing and certificate of auth...
At A$3,200, this is right around new-listing territory for the frontRow XLR, whose published retail was A$5,900 for a 1 m pair equivalent in the current-market conversion from the original USD list price of USD 3,800. That makes the asking price fair to slightly attractive if it’s a standard 1 m-ish pair in clean condition; if it’s shorter, the value gets less compelling, and if it’s longer, the price looks better.
What you’re buying is a top-tier balanced cable with Audience’s OCC copper, twinax geometry, and a reputation for strong resolution without turning lean or edgy. These are admired for preserving microdetail, image focus, and dynamics in serious systems, so a well-kept set can be a very legit upgrade piece. The main thing to verify is length, connectors, and overall condition, since at this price you want the full set intact and preferably from a careful owner.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audience emerged from a passion for musical fidelity ignited in 1972 in southern California, when businessman and music lover John McDonald met visionary designer Richard Smith. Their collaboration birthed Sidereal Akustik Audio Systems in 1979, evolving into Audience in November 1997 with engineer Roger Sheker. Hand-built in San Marcos, California, the brand embodies decades of American ingenuity dedicated to transcending conventional audio reproduction.
Audience specializes in innovative loudspeakers, particularly its groundbreaking ClairAudient series featuring proprietary full-range drivers like the A3, which eliminate crossovers for unprecedented coherence and realism—spanning models from compact designs to the forthcoming Bellare flagship debuting in 2026. Beyond speakers, it excels in ultra-low-mass cables, power conditioners such as the Adept Response line, custom high-resolution capacitors, electronics, and accessories like the Auric Illuminator, all crafted to minimize distortion and reveal recordings' true essence.
Positioned as a high-end boutique leader, Audience commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its trendsetting purity, business integrity, and refusal to chase trends. Products deliver reference-level performance—seamless dynamics, tonal accuracy, and spatial depth—that justify premium pricing, attracting buyers who prioritize transformative listening over mass-market compromises.
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