why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

If it were to be decided what is expensive, then we'd all hear crickets. I mentioned what my cost considerations were and the cables involved so maybe others can chime in with theirs? Mine work out to be <10% of system costs and I couldn't be happier. 

What irks me is what I've already bought but then I've come to realize that as I changed components, I had to change speaker cables to get the right sound.

As for manufacturing costs, all one needs to do is take a look at some of the off brands for sale here and then check out some Asian sites and you'll see the same cables with a 30-50% markup. There's always the middle man to consider.

All the best,
Nonoise

What i do not get is some members want to just close the door on discussions they feel have been discussed too many times or they do not agree with. What you fail to realize is there are new members joining daily who have yet to state their opinions on topics . It is self centered that you feel since you have voiced your opinion that no others are needed . 

maplegrovemusic, was that for me?

If so, tell me where I've closed the door and just when I said that no one else's opinion matters. In my last post I'm asking for input.

All the best,
Nonoise

From recent posts, it seems like many of the responders are "in the business" of selling audio equipment; that would include relatively expensive cables/wire/interconnects.  I can't help but believe there HAS to be bias in their expressed opinions.

who?