Speaker Cables? why all the hype for expensive speaker wire?


After listening to many speaker cables, I am listening to basic 14 Gauge, high purity copper speaker wire and find myself shaking my head.  Does this basic speaker wire sound better than cables many times the price?  I am really starting to ponder that question.  I think I am hearing things on my records I never heard before and better balance of sound.  What are your thoughts?
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Showing 1 response by ggc

The only way you will ever know is if you try it out for yourself. The cable company offers a trial plan.

The reason why I invest in cables, is to attempt to get the best sound replication possible. I accept the fact that I am not a sound engineer . I know what I like regardless of price. The more expensive the cable, the more due diligence I do - which for me can take years. 

After careful consideration, if I am able I will make the investment - in what translates to my happiness which to me is priceless. A portion of that investment goes towards peace of mind, Accountability/ trust in the company producing the cables. Almost all of my purchases have been on the Used Market.

This said - I have witnessed first hand those who believe that they know more than the companies who design and manufacture cables (because they took an engineering course in college 5,10,25 years ago).
- In EVERY case it never ended well.

GREAT Power Cables, not a fan of the Speaker/Interconnect cables
http://www.stage3concepts.com/

GREAT Power Cables, Speaker/Interconnects too much $$$$$$$
https://highfidelitycables.com/collections/power-cables/products/professional-series-1

I use for Speaker/Interconnects - Best cable investment I made thus far
https://www.tonarm.ch/en/products/accessoires

I am eager to try when I am able
https://silversmithaudio.com/fidelium-cables/

I use for Super Tweeter all Silver Cables very happy
http://www.tempoelectric.com/cables.htm