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Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
benjie you are putting words in my mouth. I heard no difference at all. Just results that did not live up to the hype no matter how much gear was packed in there. Granted I was not impressed enough to stick around long given my limited time there.... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I heard HFC room at Capital Audiofest last year. Was looking forward to it greatly given all the hype.Small room, giant speakers, magnets everywhere, pretty good sound but nothing special except lots of gear and sound in a very tiny room that fran... 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo
Charles being happy or not is a purely individual subjective determination. Its fine as a personal recommendation to like minded individuals but not reliable to predict what will happen with the next random guy who tries. How many people are "happ... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I’ve had great luck with Amazonbasics digital wires.Here’s the thing about Amazon. Everyone knows this company has their act together and does most things right usually sooner rather than later. Nothing Amazon brand that has been around for any ex... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
it is all ones and zeros and either thy arrive or they don’tDyna you definitely jumped the shark a bit here when it comes to digital sound. There is more to it than that. The right ones need to arrive at the right time. Also the ones and zeros mus... 
First Watt with KEF LS50s
CRossing over at 80hz still leaves a fair amount of bass up to the low power amp and inefficient speakers. I’d predict sound with less impact or thinner than might be possible otherwise. If you check the audio frequency chart you’ll see upper bass... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
I’m sure the expensive ones are better made.  Probably come in a nice expensive package as well.Sound better? I’d have to hear in my system to know. Do I get good odds if I bet on the poor ordinary wire?What if its a tie? 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Placebos actually add more value but the shoe fits. 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
Wolf there is that but there also is some science to back it up in many cases.   It's a lot like esoteric tweaks.   Some make sense some do not and individual mileage will likely vary regardless.  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Or there is no or little difference to hear. Conveniently forgot that one didn't you placebo man? 
First Watt with KEF LS50s
First watt is best for high efficiency speakers which kef Ls 50 is not. Crossing over high at 80hz will help a lot.  Could be suitable but probably still not optimal.   Use of subs will make for better results in larger room for sure.  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
people can be intelligent, and get duped into giving excessive money for a product that cannot possibly "work as advertised" when they lack technical knowledge No doubt technical knowledge is the key to avoid being duped.   
Acoustic Zen Crescendo
granny sksos1 could answer best but I suspect zeros might add value if tried with Atmasphere OTL running Crescendos having impedance as described. Atmasphere seems to lean towards 16 ohm speakers as being better.   Given that 6 ohm nominal load ma... 
First Watt with KEF LS50s
If the powered subs are doing the work below 80 hz my guess is it would be suitable.   
Acoustic Zen Crescendo
Zeros are typically used to improve the performance of a high output impedance tube amp with speakers representing a harder load to drive in regards to impedance (and phase angle?).Better performance is always a plus in my book however performance...