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Cameron Oatley
ExtremeHiFi
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Julian Shapiro
ExtremeHiFi

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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

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Manufacturer details

  • MSRP: $17,995 / 8ft
  • Additional foot cost: $900
  • Hand build time: 10 hours
  • Quantum Tunneling: 1,000,000 volts at specific frequencies
  • Burn In: 5-day, 2 step process
  • Conductors: 8 High Current Silver Matrix Strings, 2 4th Gen-Tricon Silver Copper Matrix, 6 Silver Air String cables, 2 Tungsten Air String cables
  • Silver purity: 99.9999%
  • UEF Ground Plane Silver Solder: 4%
Galileo Discovery is our most evolved speaker cable with one of the most complex cable geometries perfected over 22 years and made by hand in our California factory from (4) High Current Silver Matrix geometries, (1) 4th Generation Tricon Silver Matrix geometry, (3) Hand Made Pure Silver / Graphene AirString Geometries and (1) Hand Made Pure Tungsten AirString geometry. All nine parallel geometries utilize our new UEF Graphene Matrix Shielding with a new UEF Graphene Compound first developed for our amazing SR Purple Fuses.
To voice Galileo Discovery power cables to your system, we recommend you allow the cable loom to settle for at least 72 hours without tuning circuits before voicing each power cord separately. Then, start as high up the signal chain as possible, listening to your two tuning options and selecting the variant that makes music before voicing the next Galileo Discovery cable down the line.

And when voicing with Galileo Discovery interconnects and speaker cables, start with a Silver UEF circuit on your speaker cables without comparing Gold to Silver options. Next, compare Gold to Silver on the interconnect pair as high up the signal chain as possible and select the option that sounds best to you. Now, voice each interconnect option Gold vs. Siver down the line until you arrive at your speaker cables. You will then compare the existing Silver circuit to the Gold UEF Tuning Circuit to arrive at a bespoke match perfect for your system.

Lastly, voice your power cords Gold vs. Silver one at a time until all power cords have been voiced. As a rule, you will find one color, Gold or Silver, to sound best in most applications but with a few exceptions where the opposite color is your best fit. In this way, you achieve a custom balance perfect for your system. And should your system change in the future, you can reassess your voicing options to create the ideal match for new speakers and ...
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

  • Synergistic Research products often include proprietary EM (Electromagnetic) cell technology to actively filter and condition AC power, without limiting current flow.
  • They provide a range of tuning options, such as selectable ULF (Ultra Low Frequency) generators and included tuning discs, to tailor the sound to specific music genres or system preferences.
  • SR power conditioners commonly feature isolated outlet banks designed to separate analog and digital components, reducing cross-contamination and improving overall clarity.
  • Synergistic Research bundles their power conditioners with high-quality power cords and upgraded wall outlets, offering a complete power conditioning solution out of the box.

SR30 AC

  • Positioning: The entry-level power cable in the Synergistic Research lineup.
  • Description: Offers a balance of performance and affordability, featuring 12-gauge OFC copper for high current delivery. It includes UEF Matrix Shielding, similar to higher-end models like the Atmosphere SX, to reduce noise and enhance resolution.

Atmosphere SX Euphoria SX Level 3

  • Positioning: A mid-tier power cable in the Atmosphere SX series.
  • Description: Uses Active Shielding and Swiss-made power supply, offering a sound profile akin to the premium Galileo SX. It combines copper and silver conductors.

Galileo Discovery Power Cables

  • Positioning: A high-end power cable series within the Synergistic Research lineup.
  • Description: Features an Active EM Cell and UEF Matrix Shielding for noise reduction.

SRX AC

  • Positioning: A premium power cable positioned just below the flagship SRX XL in the lineup.
  • Description: Made with pure six-nines silver conductors and advanced UEF shielding.

SRX XL AC

  • Positioning: The flagship power cable in the Synergistic Research lineup.
  • Description: Features additional pure silver geometries and advanced tuning modules.
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Avg. Product Price
$10,001-$20,000
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77
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Brand Popularity
98
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Products Listed
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Founding Year
1992

Our take on the brand

Synergistic Research stands out for their Active Shielding technology, which applies DC voltage bias to cable shielding to reduce noise, and their dual ULF generator system in products like the PowerCell 8 SX that enables switching between different sonic signatures. Their product line includes distinctive electromagnetic cell-based power conditioners and the Tranquility Pod, which uses active EM cells and Graphene to condition the electromagnetic environment within audio components.

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