why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

rfsayles wrote 
"maplegrovemusic, after reading your quote of James Tanners explanation about power cords "insignificant compared to the miles of wire it is connected to...blah, blah, blah" I’m confident I would never own a Bryston. Because apparently, he don’t listen to what happens in "real" world conditions with the last 3 feet. Mr. Tanners "scientific" theory sounds so logical and convincing if I didn’t know better but, it just doesn’t win out against what my ears have experienced for more than two decades. To bad Caelin Gabriel doesn’t make an amplifier..."

I am happy for you . I am not posting to change your mind about hifi beliefs . Just stating mine is all .

Yesterday I substituted even more expensive cabling than those I have been using. There is no question that the new ones are substantially better. Can I give up and return the new ones or figure out how I can buy them? I am as yet unable to say.

Lot of sensible responses here.  Before we cut each other's throat, shouldn't we define what's expensive....LOL!!!

To me, Nordost Odin 2 is expensive but to few fortunate one's it's the only cable that fits the bill. The ownership of any high priced cables justifiable to those who have means to pay and possibly sound 'best' in their larger than life system. 

Cables are just as critical as other components in any decent system. There are wide range of cables available from $100 to $100K.  Do your research, audition them in your rig, buy what you can afford and sound best to your ears.  

Unless you have money to burn, never pay full price for any cables or components.  Everything is negotiable. 

Happy Listening!

Yesterday I substituted even more expensive cabling than those I have been using. There is no question that the new ones are substantially better. Can I give up and return the new ones or figure out how I can buy them? I am as yet unable to say. I'm going to wait after they settle in.

maplegrovemusic, I'm happy for you too. Not trying to change your mind either... Just telling the truth about what I hear and what others have validated.