why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

I made my way up from lower cost cables to higher, and along the way the cables which cost a few hundred dollars didn't give much of an improvement over the less expensive ones. When I was able to purchase cables that are considerably more costly, the benefits were immediate. The experience isn't just heard, but felt. The musicians have arrived in my room. As far as the construction costs, they don't matter to me if they make me feel good.

I'll never understand why some people can put every person and system into one group just because they are unable to hear a difference. If you're unable to hear a difference, so be it. But don't put us all in your group. The OP has an opinion which is fine, probably true to a point, but I think not so many as he thinks.

So Taters, was your question answered?

It's funny reading these responses. Just what the OP wanted. Stir them up, start them quarreling.

He still doesn't hear her.