How accurate are cable descriptions for your system?


Steve Huff, whose videos I typically like on YouTube is now reporting this about some cables:

SVS Ultra Cables can be found at Amazon for just about $100 for an 8 foot pair. These will bring a bit more bass to your sound but are less refined. 

Tuneful cables are light and have a nice design. They are leaner, and faster but also very good. You can find them for $79 for a 12 foot pair at Amazon HERE.

QUESTION: To what degree can his descriptions be taken as "likely true" for any given (sufficiently resolving) system?

I ask this for people who have found that cables DO make a difference (to their ears, in their system) and deniers will be ignored.

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/my-fave-speaker-cables-under-100-hifi-quality/

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@hilde45

If cabling is next on your pursuit to system building, I highly recommend Zavfino’s and Combak’s High performance to Cost Line. There are folks here who had direct experience with both brands and eventually end up with Combak HCL. PM me if you’re interested in learning more about these brands.

I prefer cable brands that are tuned to convey the music in most natural way without emphasizing any elements of a recording.

@williewonka 

Thank you for taking the time to post here. I was going to respond to OP after my initial post but your post sums it up very nicely. IMO, cables are just as important as your components and room acoustics. And you gotta hear them in your system rather than relying on reviewers and manufacturers description. For me, If I am interested in a cable or component, my ultimate test is to hear them in my system. The reviews and manufacturer description serves as reference point only. I trust my ears and years of experience above anything else. Let me reiterate what you said before this thread get derailed by cable naysayers :-) 

This hobby is very subjective

  • no two systems are alike
  • no two listening environments are alike
  • no two individuals hearing are alike
  • no two musical tastes are alike

Cheers! 

“Saying that cables is important as acoustic and are on the same level is pure ignorance of acoustic...”
@mahgister

I usually avoid engaging folks who have a tunnel vision. Your singular purpose (evident from your 8K+ posts) here is to advocate and promote room acoustics. That’s your belief and I am A-ok with that! I do not wish to engage with you or anyone who clearly focuses on one aspect of system building and downplay everything else. That’s your prerogative and let’s leave at that, I respectfully request that you keep me out of your other worldly acoustics fetish fest!