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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
calvinj
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geoffkait
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cd318
It’d certainly make assembling a great $1000 system interesting. On the other hand it’s worth remembering that $1000 can be a big psychological hurdle to overcome for anyone who doesn’t see themself as an audiophile.

>>>>Maybe for you, but not for me. My system cost $100 tops, including Grado SR-80 headphones. Why visit your psychological theories on everyone else?
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glupson
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cd318,

Long time ago, I was told that budget should be divided into 50% for speakers and 50% for everything else. I do not recall if cables were even mentioned. I think they were not on most radar screens at that time. Maybe cables became this fashionable topic when decadence took over.

I think $1000 as a psychological barrier for non-audiophiles may be too high. Bose figured that psychology out and, so far, they keep their systems way under $1000.
teo_audio
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....and their tweeters under $0.50
glupson
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I would not be surprised. They really got marketing and business close to perfection.
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