Here is a not-so-true story.
I purchased some inexpensive XLR cables from a music store also. Plugged then in, and noticed a horrendous improvement in soundstage, imaging, focus, lower and upper frequency extension...and the tingling in my nose disappeared. I immediately sold all of my equipment. Then I purchased horrendously less expensive equipment. To conclude this tale, I then purchased horrendously expensive interconnects to improve my sound. Now I feel like I accomplished something.
Disclaimer...I'm being silly if you haven't guessed yet.
I purchased some inexpensive XLR cables from a music store also. Plugged then in, and noticed a horrendous improvement in soundstage, imaging, focus, lower and upper frequency extension...and the tingling in my nose disappeared. I immediately sold all of my equipment. Then I purchased horrendously less expensive equipment. To conclude this tale, I then purchased horrendously expensive interconnects to improve my sound. Now I feel like I accomplished something.
Disclaimer...I'm being silly if you haven't guessed yet.