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Silver Speaker Cables

I would like to try silver speaker cables. I have always been curious as to how they would affect the sound of my system. That said, I have a very limited budget. Is there such a thing as low priced silver cables? If so, recommendations?

Thanks all!

gnoworyta
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jaymark
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I don't doubt some of the posters in this thread can't hear differences in components like cables.  Just cause they cant hear differences they incessantly go on acting like noone else can hear what they cannot.  I just put in some Grover Huffman Pharoah power cables on my Parasound JC1 monoblocks.  They changed the character of these amps immediately taking away the crystalline edge that was a bit too incisive and gave me a more delicate airy presentation.  I don't know if I have golden ears but I can clearly hear differences in components, before and after modding, and understand unambiguously what differences that I like, am indifferent about or dislike.  

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grk
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+ 1 for the ArgentPur cables. Highly involving and no "silver brightness"!

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phantom_av
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When it comes to speaker/Interconnect cables, consider opting for high-gauge Mono Crystal Silver cables if your budget permits, as they deliver superior sound quality. For a more budget-friendly alternative, sticking with copper cables is a practical choice.

Lower-gauge or low-quality silver speaker cables often result in a more fatiguing sound experience, in my opinion. When done correctly, silver can offer a denser and tonally rich sound profile

czarivey
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Go straight for golden or platinum. 

 

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