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Are cables really worth their high price because of their geometry?

They’re some pricey cables that have claim to fame because of the high tech geometry used in their cables.
Many of these cables have patents on specific geometry patterns used in their cables and use this as a reason their cables sound so good. For that reason, many say the reason their cables cost so much is they’re so complex . The man hours to make a pr results in their high price. That maybe true for some cables, but I’ve seen very pricey cables using the same geometry reason that look like a thin piece of wire rapped in outer jacket no thicker than a pencil. So,Is all this geometry just another way to justify their cost or is it true science that we are paying in the end?
hiendmmoe
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b4icu
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Mr. mahgister

Is it now a debate about stupidity?

Who ever sold a cable (of any kind) with absurd tells as:
Directional,
Silver,
Copper high purity,
Cryo treatment,
Skin effect,
Additional filter box and the latest:
Geometry,
is a: ...
And as for any deal, there are two sides. So the consumer came out stupid and cheated. 
Your quotes about the "expression" do not change nor contributes anything.
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mahgister
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Sorry but we are all friends here and we argue about audio....

There is not so much thiefs, and not so much dishonest people here, even when we call them so, without proof, on the basis of opinion divergence only...

I call that stupidity.... I apologize if this definition seems to you erroneous...

Anyway i wish you good luck in your crusade against cable sellers..... :)

But please refrain yourself with cable consumers....

« Only truth dont respect borders»- Groucho Marx

« Are you the truth? » -a famous roman governor in Judea

«  My dear, when even Christ stay silent, i better be myself»- Groucho Marx
madcow
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Hello b4icu,

I’m not a salesman. Actually, I’m looking to buy cables. I may even try your idea but your attitude is turning me off.
madcow
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Audiophiles are not stupid. They’re not going to pay $$$$ for nothing. No one does. 
You can only con once. Cable manufacturers have been around for years and are still here. Doesn’t this say something?
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b4icu
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Mr. madcow

The fact it's going on for years, doesn't make it right.
The fact is, it was a deception from the beginning. As long as it worked:
New tels, new arguments, new customers, the business kept going.
Now it's called Geometry. Till the next BS idea.
Look at prostitution. It's the oldest profession and still exist.
Is that a good idea to use or become one?  
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