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The Cost of Cables

We all know that there have been countless posts with endless debates about cables on every audio forum available. The reason I start this post is to garner thoughts from others on the cost of cables, not necessarily whether they make a difference or not. I find the prices for cables staggering and I (me personally) do not understand where the cost comes from. Some will say R&D, ok, I can go for that to a point, but can the manufacturing of wire really cost much? (In thinking about this, the discussion could be applied to audio as a whole.)

Obviously cable companies survive because we purchase their products, I include myself. But if we quit paying these large prices, would prices fall dramatically or would they just quit making cables such as we know it and/or close their doors?
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This is a very interesting thread,well balance opinion
were also being said.I agree for those who can afford
expensive cables they should buy the best cables out there,
One member said,He bought 7k ic,and he thinks its worth it.
His system is also very expensive.How much did it cost the
cable company to make this 7K IC?
After trying to discover which cables is good for the money
I found out an average system like mine did perform well
with pc less than $400,sp cables less than $400,IC less
than $300.My friend made me a speaker cables for less than
$150 it sounds better than most of the $1000 sp cables
I tried in my system.After this experience,I am not willing
to pay more than $500 on any cables.
I also know having the siltech LS 120GS edition years ago.
This cable is on a differrent league, but it is very costly.
Is it worth the price?I say 100% yes.But I cant afford to
keep it.
My only advise to fellow agoners,try different cables in your system from the average price to the more expensive
one,so you will know for yourself.
Good Luck.
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