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
Oh goody another cable discussion! My approach has been within my budget to take a consistent whole of system approach over more than three years. Adding power chords interconnects and speaker cables from one supplier. Sometimes upgrading models as I go. End result? Far better soundstage blacken background and articulation of music. Cables are just one part of my total system approach.
I must be hearing things. I guess the cables don’t matter to,some and matter to others. Your ear is your ear. Believe it and enjoy!
@retearl What does he know? He’s only an engineer with highly sophisticated measuring technology at his disposal! Where is the evidence that he’s measured every cable on the market? What gives him the right to sit on his high horse and pontificate as if we’re all simpletons? The sheer nerve of people who dare to suggest that cables are the biggest money making con in audio makes my blood boil!!

No seriously, thanks for that, and thanks too to Mr Dunlavy for having spoken up on the behalf of integrity.

I like the first part of his closing paragraph.

"I sincerely believe the time has come for concerned audiophiles, true engineers, competent physicists, academics, mag editors, etc. to take a firm stand regarding much of this disturbing new trend in the blatantly false claims frequently found in cable advertising."

But as for the second part, it’s far too late regarding the press as far as I’m concerned.

"If we fail to do so, reputable designers, engineers, manufacturers, magazine editors and product reviewers may find their reputation tarnished beyond repair among those of the audiophile community we are supposed to serve."


Dunlavy is the poster boy for a sadly mistaken old dude who clung to his ancient beliefs of physics and reality to the bitter end in the face of a mountain of evidence. You can find quite a few old school guys around who are at least two paradigm shifts behind the power curve of reality. Whether it’s cables, cable directionality, aftermarket fuses, power cords, power cord directionality or whatever you can always find some manufacturers somewhere who stubbornly refuse to enter the 21st century. Wake up and smell the coffee ☕️ dude!