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Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Heck no....lampcord will never look as cool as even the cheaper cables available from Monoprice.  Not to mention the colorful garden hose sizes you can buy for mucho $$$$$$. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
In my opinion, the differences in cables (if any - for comparable resistance and length) are very subtle.  So subtle that by the time you swap our to a different set your audio memory (the accuracy of which is extremely perishable) will not be abl... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Mitch...try not to take Geoff too seriously.  He comments on every thread in this forum and, I think endeavors to get his post score to 10,000 by June 15th.  Let's see if he can.Ha!  Love the reference to "parlor tricks" and, I agree, most of the ... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
Wolf!! BINGO!🤩 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
"....don’t let the high end creep into your soul!  Once it’s in there your hooked for life:() "True words.  Like in other addictions where rational thought has no place, money is no object in getting a fix. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
What audioman is saying in his post is that if you pay more it, will sound better.  Same old snake oil pitch.  Yep, I believe he sold this stuff. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
@chrshanl37  PLUS ONE!I didn't know Americans had a self-centered view of culture and the world.  My day is ruined!! 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
@ Clearthink: I think I am going to grab my folding currency holder, get in my personal motor transportation device and drive to my nearby retail sound and vision equipment dispensing outlet and see if they actually have something called a "music ... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Well...you know when you pause a CD or up-cue the tonearm on a record and then turn the volume way up?  That hiss and other interfering noise that you don't hear at all....it fixes that. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
grannyring said: "... without distain, anger, and condeming judgement. Must we revile differing audio experiences and beliefs?"Calling a spade a spade is not that. 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Moderators are clearly on the side of those who spend money on Audiogon...those who tout the amazing, almost magical, properties of the cables, trinkets, tweaks and overpriced equipment sold here.I’m routinely called a nay-sayer, bad penny, troll,... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
@ jperry:  your buying something that may be "beyond my reach" is evidence that you have more resources than I do.  It has nothing to do with whether the purchase is a stupid waste of money or not.I priced out some Nordost Odin cables for my stere... 
Seeking Speaker Recommendations
Think used!  For less than $3000, you could find a used pair of B&W Nautilus 804's.  I had 805s, then 804s and now 803s.  Just love the Nautilus line...been around a few years but still sing sweet.  I found my 803s at The Music Store - a consi... 
Integrated or Receiver?
After decades with receivers (Sansui/Sony ES/Pioneer Elite) I realized one day that I no longer (as in never) listen to the radio anymore.  Decided then, rather than upgrade to an integrated amp (receiver with no radio tuner), I'd just switch to p... 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
travbrow sez:  "The problem I see is manufacturers trying to BS...audiophiles..."As you can see from the hundreds, if not thousands, of posts throughout this forum, praising the "jaw-dropping" improvements to be has from exotic cables, the BS work...