squared80
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| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. Odd question, since the answer doesn't have anything to do with whether someone follows science or snake oil. | |
| Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs Here's one. Get simple, affordable 12AWG OFC wires and you're set for life. That's all you need. Anything on top of that is pure marketing, and in many cases, the 'bells and whistles' some companies add on actually introduce noise. Choose scienc... | |
| DH Labs - Shunyata Cable Comparison All you need is 12AWG OFC.14 will do it for most. Beyond gauge to distance adjustments, you will not hear a difference between cables. None. But if confirmation bias and placebo work for you, more power to you. The mind is a powerful thing. If you... | |
| so bass traps in corners do nothing, it seems we have been fooled. or are being fooled. If you think that's crazy, wait until I tell you that cables don't matter. | |
| You're not a true audiophile unless... Being an 'audiophile' has a more negative conotation these days. And I can see why. | |
| Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics? Hi-end cables won't even benefit hi-end equipment. So no. | |
| Audio Cables: All the Same? All you need is OFC at the right gauge for the length of the run. That's it. Anything else is just snake oil in regards to audible performance. If you want to spend thousands of dollars on cables because they LOOK nice, then go for it. But don't... | |
| Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound? The only thing a power conditioner might do is introduce noise. They do not improve sound. Put down the snake oil someone is trying to feed you. | |
| You're not a true audiophile unless... Someone who understands the science of sound, and knows that expensive cables don't improve sound at all. | |
| Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality No mention of acoustic treatments, speaker placement, or straight up better speakers? | |
| Is the idea of audiophile listening a dying concept as boomers die off? People get turned off by the snake oil. I'm glad some of that is going away thanks to science and more accessible A/B testing. | |
| Need recommendations on 15ft speaker cables Just get any 12AWG cable, or even 14 or 16 for that length. You will NOT hear any difference between any OF Copper wire. Heck, you could use a coat hanger. So don't waste your money unless you're wanting something that 'looks nice', because perfor... | |
| Requesting opinions about 4 specific amplifiers @soix someone's triggered. And in denial. | |
| Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable It doesn't matter. You won't hear any difference whatsoever. | |
| Requesting opinions about 4 specific amplifiers @soix doesn't know the difference between objective measurements and subjective opinions. Sit down, son. You're embarrassing yourself. |