SoundStage! visits Crystal Cable, Siltech, HMS & Sphinx

Crystal Cable is proud to share a new in-depth feature by Jason Thorpe, published on SoundStage! Global, offering a behind-the-scenes look at International Audio Holding and its brands Siltech, Crystal Cable, and Sphinx Audio Engineering.

In this extensive feature, Thorpe reflects on years of experience with Crystal Cable and Siltech products before visiting the company’s headquarters in Elst, the Netherlands. What began as a cable-focused story quickly evolved into a broader exploration of research, craftsmanship and loudspeaker development.

“The Element 5s blew my skirt way the heck up, looking and sounding better than speakers from a cable company had any right to.”

“The Crystal Cable and Siltech products I’ve reviewed have impressed me greatly, but the Arabesque speaker I evaluated 15 years ago should have prepared me for those surprises.”

Jason Thorpe — SoundStage! Global

From witnessing hand-built cable production to assembling Siltech interconnects himself, Thorpe highlights the precision and dedication behind every product. His visit also included in-depth discussions on metallurgy, conductor design and advanced engineering methods.

A key highlight of the article is his listening experience with the Sphinx Element 3 and Element 5 loudspeakers, which he describes as combining refinement, ease and emotional impact.

“The Element 5 speakers were smooth, defined, and rich… evocative and detailed, while also sounding utterly free of stress.”

The feature concludes with a look toward the future, as Sphinx continues to expand its loudspeaker range and deepen its research into sound reproduction.

We sincerely thank Jason Thorpe and SoundStage! Global for this thoughtful and wide-ranging feature.