Best cheap speaker cables............again

I have to disagree with some of you who feel that solid core power cables will sound as good as or better than an inexpensive pair of AQ speaker cables. I've heard almost all the 'cheap', homemade cables out there over the years and NONE will stand up to an inexpensive pair of AQ cables on a system that reveals anything. I'd love to get together to test it sometime. I agree that some companies, even with BIG names in the industry ruin good music at times. i also feel that cable companies along with Cartridge companies charge way too much for their products, because we let them. That doesn't mean that their products still aren't better than nearly all the homemade stuff out there. JMHO

All I'm suggesting is that 12 gauge solid core copper wire (the type run in the
wall for AC wiring) sounds ridiculously good for the price. Personally I use
HiDiamond D8 speaker wire in one system and JPS Lab SuperConductor 3 in the
other.

I guess for the price it does, but the AQ cables can't be that much more for better sound. That was my only point. it's all good. Written word and spoken come off differently, lol.

Ctsooner-Agreed! DIY guys are always complaining about cost and marketing practices of HEA companies.

Has anyone tried the Nanotech Systems 777 speaker cable? These are listed on the 'gon in kit form. Not exactly "cheap" but not crazy either, looks like they could be interesting.

I have the 79 Special and SR; have not heard the 777.

Here is a review:

http://6moons.com/audioreviews2/nanotec/1.html

Kit form for a cable? How in the world can you get the proper connection every time? That's the part I'll never understand about cables and DIY stuff. how much is an 8' run of those kit cables? Just curious. thanks.

Maxima,
Opinions on the 79 Special and SR? Thanks!

Belden 5000 from Blue Jeans cable, and spend the leftover $250 on wine.

Guys, I've been around audio at a pretty high level since 69 or so. Yes, I was only 9, but I was hooked when I heard Klipshorn's with Crown electronics with the top of the line Garrard TT with top of the line Grado cartridge. There were no special cables back then. I wish there was. I then ended up getting the Polk 10's with the 'special Polk cables. Wow what a difference. Then it was onto Monster cables that Bruce Brisson invented and Noel Lee marketed. That was a great pairing who I wished worked together forever. I've known many guys who started their own cable companies and most were just smoke and mirrors. I have been inside cable makers (wire companies) when I was a recruiter. I've seen more than a couple of large companies cables being drawn and then made.

I only say this to share that in years past, you could possibly get cables via making them yourself, but things have changed dramatically. AQ and other top companies have entry level stuff that will most probably blow away the making them yourself variety.I realize that some of you will be upset over what I"m posting and if you are into making your own stuff, that's awesome, but I and others feel strongly that you will get a much better cable by buying the name brands. They terminate better for the most part. Most are using special tools to cold weld etc... The dielectrics really do make a huge difference. Should the prices be what they are? Of course not. They are selling them for what they are, because they can. That's at the top end though. Entry level stuff or just above isn't that expensive if you shop around a bit and if you listen to them vs the DIY types, you'll be amazed I bet. I've heard a ton of DIY cables, including some of the higher end ones and so far none have sounded better than a comparably priced pair of AQ or MIT or Kimber or Cardas. JMHO.

I am very satisfied with my Emotiva speaker cables. They seem to be neutral and clear-highs and lows sparkle.

You might try a new (old stock) pair of MIT AVT1 8ft speaker cables. MIT is selling them for $299.

http://www.mitcablesexpress.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=465&category_id=67&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=14

They have 12 articulation poles, which is the same amount my MIT Shotgun S3 bi-wire cables have. I am very pleased with what MIT brings to my two channel system. Imaging and soundstage have improved over the Transparent TheWave 100 cables that I was using before.

Best regards,
Jason