Speaker cable recommendations in my budget

If you can get  NBS Serpent in your price range, go for that.

Not a big fan of BDR cones. Type 1 and Type 2. 😛 I’d even go so far as to say they suck. If you can stand em more power to ya.

If you’re going to dis them, at least get the model numbers right. They are MK3 & MK4, not Type 1 & Type 2, geez...

Not a big fan of BDR cones. Type 1 and Type 2. 😛 I’d even go so far as to say they suck. If you can stand em more power to ya.

I am curious what people think about milercarbon’s suggestion related to BDR cones.

I'm a HUGE proponent of BDR cones/pucks/pits/shelves.  I have them everywhere.  Don't think they'll solve your speaker cable issue though...

For the equipment you have now, Blue Jeans Cable should work great.  If you get more resolving equipment in the future you might benefit from some better cables.

Thanks for the link.  I thought “making them” meant I’d be braiding wires, shrink wrapping covers over a bunch of wires & measuring spacing of braid lengths or other horrifying complex things.  I might just try it but, I’m kinda unhandy.  Thanks everyone.  I am curious what people think about milercarbon’s suggestion related to BDR cones. 

+1   Canare 4S11

+1 Audio Envy.
But if that is out of your budget, then look for SignalCable's Ultra Speaker cables.I also have JW Audio Cryo Nova, which are cryo treated and sound very good. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9aa7a-jw-audio-cryo-nova-10-per-stereo-ft-30-day-trial-no-fees-speaker

@OP,

How would I make my own?  I see all these descriptors like “cryo treated” & all kinds of other “balanced” & treatments.  Seems way above my head.

Here is a link to a cable making thread.
https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/how-to-solder-an-illustrated-diy-guide-to-making-your-own-cables.17885/
Re: Cryo treated.
I would leave that alone for the time being.
Re: Balanced.
There are two types of connectors, balanced and unbalanced (RCA).
Google and Wikipedia will help you understand the differences.

Start slowly, and get a grip on the terms and differences. Soon you will know everything. And, if you need help, just ask.
Bob

Canare 4S11 speaker cables from Ram Electronics.  Less than $2.00 a foot and blow away the $1500.00 speaker cables I was previously using.  

How would I make my own?  I see all these descriptors like “cryo treated” & all kinds of other “balanced” & treatments.  Seems way above my head.

tuberist mentioned BlueJeans Cable ,
great cables at fantastic prices ,
I had the 10 awg Belden speaker cables .
Another option is to make your own .

AudioQuest Type-4 - No Frills Build Speaker Cables, with BFA style banana plugs on both ends, from Audio Advisor.  Relatively inexpensive, well built cables, with good, solid connectors.

Thanks that’s really helpful.  

There are no 8 to 10 foot phenomenal cables that will rock anyone's world for $200. There are only cables that will sound a lot better than regular hookup wire. 

But here's the thing. At the level you are at, both in terms of budget and associated equipment, your biggest bang for the audio buck will be to put a set of BDR Cones under the receiver and speakers. That's three sets at $60 a set for $180 total from Music Direct.

Three sets of Cones will reveal way more inner detail, improve micro and macro dynamics more, and be a LOT more neutral, than any cable on the market for $200. New or used.

Plus the beauty of BDR Cones, you will use them forever. Mine were one of the first things I bought 30 years ago. When something better comes along I change. Still have them. And its not like the system is budget either. They simply happen to be the best value for $60, then and now. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367
So instead of buying a cable, which you will be getting rid of for a better one in a few years, you can buy something now that you will be using for the rest of your life. Its a no-brainer.

I say this in spite of being a huge Synergistic Research fan, and knowing there are really good 8-10 ft Synergistic Research cables out there in the used market that will be great for you. Really. They are so good you won't have to worry about year or model, just buy whatever you can find within your budget. You could well wind up with cables costing nearly a grand new going for $200 today. That's just cables.  Wouldn't want to talk you out of that either. They would be quite good. Its just that BDR Cones are an even better deal. I know. Because I've had both the cables and the Cones.

There. Followed all of your requirements, still managed to give great advice. How about that?

Good luck with that sport!!

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