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Speaker wire... Diy?
You got lucky. There are a few threads discussing counterfeit cables with people reporting how they sound. Responses are all over the place.As you probably know, there is no shortage of cable threads here with any topic you can, and cannot, imagin... 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
Is Michael Bolton still singing? 
Speaker wire... Diy?
ddjr,Not to change the topic, but just so you can have a reference of sorts about cables you already have. I hope they are not cheap for a reason.https://www.kimber.com/counterfeits 
Speaker wire... Diy?
This thread is at risk of slowly evolving into one of those discussing legal, ethical, performance, and a few more implications of buying potential knock-off cables on eBay. 
Speaker wire... Diy?
"Is a violinist making music if no one is there to hear it?"Unless it is a deaf violinist, there is someone there to hear it so she/he is making music. Assuming she/he did not just start practicing, If she/he did just start, it is probably far fro... 
Speaker wire... Diy?
"But do you have any opinions on the question that I posed here?"Ooops, sorry, we did not think you were serious. Cable threads inevitably evolve into chat rooms for socializing and have not brought any conclusion yet."Can I buy the components and... 
Speaker wire... Diy?
Music is defined as the sound a musical instrument or speaker makes. It depends on who makes a definition. 
Speaker wire... Diy?
That is what (possibly) was hinting at. 
Speaker wire... Diy?
Music is not what emerges from the speakers although it is frequently colloquially thought of it in that way.Music is your perception, mostly in your head. The end of that "music line" is (possibly) chemically-affected electrical charges, I think.... 
Best earphone for the value
I was also looking/listening for something for the plane. Final E4000 (I did not get to hear 5000) seem to like more power than many of the cellphones would provide. They were not that loud even through a dedicated music player. You may need an am... 
Bought some `Vintage Gear`
birdfan,"Sansui AU-217"No wonder you like it. AU-217 is forgotten jewel. In fact, that whole series (X17) was stellar. Climbing up the amplifier ladder will get you even more of the same goodness (417, 517, I would stop there) and would make you e... 
Best earphone for the value
If you get a chance, Final E4000 and 5000 fall under $300 and are worth giving a listen. E4000 is around $150.Too many choices for you. All are probably good. 
Best earphone for the value
If you ever want earphones that, to me, seem to have no signature sound and are in your price range, you may try SONY MDR-EX800ST. I do not know how to describe their sound. They are not bad, don’t get me wrong, they just exist. Check the reviews.... 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
Weekend at Bernie’s is the end of it all,Once you have entered, for help you will call... 
Can one ever be "done" in this hobby?
Big black nemesis, thick green emesis....