why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable


I have tried expensive cables and one's moderately priced. I would say there were some differences but I can't actually say the expensive cables were better. IMHO I believe a lot of people buy expensive cables because they don't actual trust their ears and are afraid of making a mistake. They figure the expensive cables are better for the fact they cost more. If you have a difference of opinion or share the same thoughts, I would like to hear about it.
taters
jl35 - wrote
"wires might not appreciate in value, but if you buy used, usually you can use them few years and sell them for what you paid...so wires are often the best deal in audio..."

So true . Once these have been purchased by someone from a retailer new and enter the used market is when we see their true market value and sensible people drive that market . Thanks to those who buy them at the grossly inflated retail prices . 
Dealers don't sell cables at retail and if you have ever bought cables at retail them you should look for a new dealer!
dynaquest43 posts03-20-2016 11:42am2. Anyone who spent hundreds or thousands of $$$ on cables/interconnects is NEVER going to admit he may have overspent or made a mistake or suggest that maybe what differences do occur with expensive cables were clearly not worth the money.

So what's the point?   People can't admit making a mistake only applies to cables?
John (Jmcgrogan2), thanks for your kind comment a few posts back. I always value your opinions, which combine a balanced perspective with what I know to be very extensive experience encompassing a broad range of price points.

Best regards,
-- Al
The "placebo effect" is real yet completely ignored...i.e.. "if it is supposed to sound better, it will."


...and if you believe it shouldn’t sound better it won’t.