why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

r_f_ sayles Where in my post did I present an argument? Did you even read what I wrote? I directed my comments to a poster who tried to use a sports car vs econo car analogy and how it relates to the differences between mogami and siltech.

I was only pointing out that the comparison cannot be made as the differences between the cars can easily be measured from a performance standpoint and therefore a logical conclusion can be drawn as to which one is a better car. That is a fact that cannot be debated. The same cannot be said for cables. One can only express an opinion as to which cable sounds better but again this would only be a matter of opinion. How is that baseless?

I think you said it best in this quote "we have stated our experience and our opinions about that experience".

Making absolute statements that cable a is better than cable b based on an experience or an opinion is completley illogical and I think most people on here would agree.

Also you presume that I have not listened to cables....well sir you would be dead wrong about that. I have have auditioned numerous cables in my system and have settled on what I think sounds good to me. Some may feel I paid too much for them while others may feel like I could have spent more and got better. Either way I would not make a statement that they are better for everybody than anything else below their price point. It is that kind of thinking that confuses people on here who are just getting into audio thinking all they have to do to get better sound is throw more and more money into their system.

I will however take your advice and step away from the computer a bit and leave you gentlemen to your thread. I’m off to go make some cables :)

Sometimes you get what you pay for with regard to quality. Sometimes the dollar cost and spent amount is low and you receive an outstanding product. Other times you can pay extremely high prices and get something that leaves much to be desired with quality. Having watched cables being made by someone that knows what they are doing, using components, materials and a honed set of skills you can achieve an excellent set of interconnects and power cables for a very reasonable sum that is in the realm of the working world.

chrshanl3703-21-2016 1:45pm " ... I was only pointing out that the comparison cannot be made as the differences between the cars can easily be measured from a performance standpoint and therefore a logical conclusion can be drawn as to which one is a better car ..."


No, preference is just an opinion. Some people will think the less expensive car is the better car, or the car with more trunk space, or the car with greater torque, or the faster car is the better car. Some people will judge a car based on color. It’s all just opinion.

Synergy. Recording quality, room acoustics, source, amplifier and preamplifier, type of music, speaker placement, personal preferences and ear condition.  These are all factors in deciding what you like.   I do find that typically the more expensive cables sound better to my ear more often than not.  But not all the times.  I guess that if you got a lot of money into your gear you want to get the best you can afford for your system. I think that if it brings you the level of enjoyment you want then do it.  I tried to go back to cheap stock cables and it didn't work for me.   I also went back to cheaper cables.  That didn't work either.   The need is not the question.   You have to want better cables. If you want to spend your money then do it.  If not don't criticize those who do.   Some people like cars houses watches etc.  it's worth what you are willing to pay.  Ear happiness is the most important to the majority of us.   Enjoy the music.  Don't talk just listen.  Lol.