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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj

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ricred1
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"We" make audio to complicated. It's actually pretty simple...if you hear a difference with cables that you prefer than purchase them. If you don't hear a difference or you hear a difference that's not to your liking,  don't purchase them. Audio is about preferences based on the context of the system and room. That includes speakers, amps, preamps, cables, and everything else. 
ricred1
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mitch2,

I hear a little sarcasm in your comments.  I had Wireworld Platinum XLR cables and compared them to Audioquest Fire. There is a clear difference between the two. Wireworld is a neutral cable in my system. The Audioquest Fire is a more forward cable, where the lead singer is clearly pushed a little forward.  In my system I prefer the Fire. In another system I'm sure I could easily prefer Wireworld. What we hear or don't hear has to be taken in the context of the "SYSTEM". Not just with cables, but every component. It's conceivable to me that you can insert a cable in one system and not hear any difference,  but that same cable may have an audible impact in another system.
ricred1
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It's pretty funny reading some comments on here. My really good friend has MBL speakers upstairs and Raidho downstairs. We've changed cables, including power cords and it's easy to hear the changes on both systems. 
ricred1
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It isn’t about money to me. It’s about our experiences. If you have an opinion based on inserting different cables in your system and come to the conclusion they don’t make a difference. I can buy that and who am I to say anything different. Notice, I didn’t say sounds better or worse, but sounds different! Based on my experience cables can and do sound different. Are they worth the money is a entirely different question?
ricred1
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I may be wrong, but the fallacy that "some" seem to be making is people are purchasing cables without listening to them in their own system. I've listened to many different cables in my system. I have never purchased cables or anything based on cost.
ricred1
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You can find prices at thecableco.com on many of the cables that have been 
ricred1
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I think some of us are our own worst enemy and won't take components (including cables) seriously unless they cost a certain amount. The manufacturers know that and price stuff accordingly.
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