why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

chrshanl37314 posts03-20-2016 8:08pmknghifi no need to state the obvious here and remember I did not start this thread. I only chimmed in after reading all of the irrational arguments. I will ask you one more time....if you are convinced the performance difference between cables can be proven as easily as the difference between a kia and a porche....well I am all ears as i'm sure are many others. What is your method for proving such a claim?

Well you chime in with many illogical arguments.

Let see, how do I compare differences between cables.   Hmm .. How about listen to it in my system?

I have a Porsche 911 but no experience with Kia.   I'll test drive a Kia next week and probably give you a better answer.

Knghifi - Do you realize if you and another person are present when you are swapping cables that the two of might not agree what sounds "better" between the two of you ?  One can simply comprehend the differences between a kia and a porsche . The labor hours and the materials in the cars is evident . That cannot be said between quality cables of a high value and a modest value .

I think your first point sums it up maple. We each determine what sounds best to us, and then decide what price we are willing to pay.  Did a Stradivarius cost more to make? Can we prove it sounds better? Does it sound better? Tangential, I know...

maplegrovemusic471 posts03-20-2016 8:47pmKnghifi - Do you realize if you and another person are present when you are swapping cables that the two of might not agree what sounds "better" between the two of you ?  One can simply comprehend the differences between a kia and a porsche . The labor hours and the materials in the cars is evident . That cannot be said between quality cables of a high value and a modest value

Even with cars, it's still a matter of personal preference.  I know many prefers a softer and more comfortable ride than a Porsche.   
I know someone replaced his 911 with an automatic Cadillac convertible.     Yikes!

Bottom line to this STUPID thread is everything comes down to personal preference and who am I or anyone to judge their decision?   It's their money so they do as they please.   Spend $150,000 on cables or $100.

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