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Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?

A dealer of mine convinced me into buying Analysis Plus speakers cables that I have enjoyed for a few years now. I noticed some other companies making speaker cables for many multiples of $1k and wondered how many truly good companies are making budget speaker cables nowadays? Who are they? What are the prices?  I had Blue Jean speaker cables some years back and thought they were as good as the Analysis Plus brand I have now. What is your brand? 
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spotcheckbilly12345
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+3 for Signal Cable

I've had a pair for six years. Never had any reason to "upgrade".
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jafant
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+4 for Signal Cable.

Happy Listening!

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don_1
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The best cables I have found were my Kimber PBJ's. Over the years I have tried about 6 or 7 different manufactures. Not a whole bunch but they were all budget IC under $100 a pair. I believe the PBJ may have slightly more as they are priced today. I purchased mine approximately 15 years ago. There is a difference for sure but we all have our own tastes. Order 3 or 4 cables on Amazon,try and keep what you like. The only draw back is they do not carry many of the small cable manufactures. Nothing wrong with cables from the big manufactures though, like  Audioquest, Kimber, etc.  You may find cable companies who will allow you to return cables if you do not like them.  Good luck! Have fun doing it!
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stereo5
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Audio Art makes great speaker cables.  You order it direct and can specify different connectors.  Here is a tip, the least expensive connectors sound just as good and keep the price down.    I use them in an all McIntosh system and are very happy.

In my main rig I use Groneberg Quattro Reference speaker cables.  You can order these from Klaus at Odyssey.  He makes them to order and also uses it in all his higher price products. 

dorkwad
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I had Speltz Anticables ($70) for many years and always returned to them after using Crimson, Morrow MA-4 & 5, DNM, even Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ at $1400.  The Speltz was always more live sounding and transparent until MG Audio Planus III (at $1495).  They were truly transformational in my system.  Later on Amadi Maddie Signature had slightly deeper bass and airier highs for even cheaper $600.  I now use Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme with their jumpers.  I get even more powerful bass and more dynamics and a fuller sound.  They are about $630.  The more expensive cables were bought on Agon for about 1/2 price.  The Dueland 16 ga. are used by a couple of friends that used to have very expensive cables.  The Dueland's are about $120.
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