Do speaker cables really make a difference ?

I hate to sound Prickish, But i have learned that the better the audio gear, the more noticeable changes are to the ears. Once i stepped up to more higher end gear as in components, the cables made more of a difference to me. Stepping up in components were very noticeable, then adding different cables. I tested 2 sets of speaker cables on my basement system, The dealer brought them over to listen as well. One set was very close to what i had, $600.00 the next pair for $1300.00 sounded like someone covered the speakers with blankets. The dealers face turned red.

Find a dealer that will let you take the cables home, all the reviews in the world can't prepare you for what they will sound like in your home.

I keep seeing comments about the different sound you get from different cables. I don't want cables with a "sound signature" I just want my cables to send through what is there not change it. This takes us back to simply proper gauge for length and amount of power you have.

I had a very high resolution system, and added flat copper speaker wires to the system. The change and improvement in sound was very audible. The cables were wide, and flat. That drastically increases surface area, while maintaining cross sectional area. The improvement in sound was most noticeable when listening to vibes.

I just want my cables to send through what is there not change it. This takes us back to simply proper gauge for length and amount of power you have.

And how do you know which cables do not change anything in the signal path?

@randym860 EVERYTHING has a sound signature. It's not alway the tone, or the frequency curve, it can be "precision", "depth", "width", "prat". Nothing is absolutely neutral and that includes cables. Some are closer to neutrality, for sure, but absolute neutrality doesn't exist.