And about all that "R&D"... Since the conclusion about ALL cabling is that they're system/component-dependent, and impedance/inductance-matching so important, what or why don't cable manufacturers provide technical criteria for which their cables were designed and tested (thus claims)? Why should it be such a guessing game (trial/error) for the buyer? Most other audio equipment provide some form of specifications, so why can't/don't cable manufacturers at least provide "recommended parameters" that their cables perform best with?
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?
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?