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DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?

Yes they do.  I’m not here to advocate for any particular brand but I’ve heard a lot and they do matter. High Fidelity reveal cables, Kubala Sosna Elation and Clarity Cable Natural. I’m having a listening session where all of them is doing a great job. I’ve had cables that were cheaper in my system but a nicely priced cable that matches your system is a must.  I’m not here to argue what I’m not hearing because I have a pretty good ear.  I’m enjoying these three brands today and each is presenting the music differently but very nicely. Those who say cables don’t matter. Get your ears checked.  I have a system that’s worth about 30 to 35k retail.  Now all of these brands are above 1k and up but they really are performing! What are your thoughts. 
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rodman99999
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@prof-  You seem to believe that studios don't believe cables matter.  Some of the better/best ones and(apparently) some of the best artists out there, do.  Otherwise, they wouldn't be spending the big bucks, having their tracks laid down, in those studios.  ie: As I mentioned in an earlier thread-   
"Both Ocean Way Recording and Bernie Grundman Mastering have used Cardas cabling.(can’t swear to what they’re using now). Ask them, if it really matters to you! You may have heard of a few of their clients. ie: http://www.berniegrundmanmastering.com/hits.php and http://www.oceanwayrecording.com/about-awards.php Then, there’s also Chesky: http://www.chesky.com/content/about-chesky  " Needless to say, Sledgehammer Blues(nee: Audioquest Recording), uses Audioquest cables.    I own quite a number of  recordings, from the above mentioned.  The quality DOES surpass what's commonly available(not that I believe cabling to be the sole contributor).   That's just a part of the attention to detail, that the better studios exhibit.     In the above quoted thread, geoffkait(hope you don't mind) mentioned this(so, NO: good sound doesn't have to cost a fortune):  https://www.audiomediainternational.com/recording/abbey-road-upgrades-studio-two-with-van-damme-cabl...  
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geoffkait
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There seems to be a pretty big chasm between pro audio and high end audio. That’s the way things are. The Twain shall never meet.
rodman99999
6,170 posts
 
One has to assume, some pros have better aural acuity than others. That probably has even more to do with the quality of their productions, than the cables they use. But, no doubt, still has something to do with the cables they choose. Most of my favorite recordings are from the likes of Bob Ludwig, Bernie Grundman, Joe Harley, Dave Chesky and Doug Sax(RIP), all of which take(took) great pains, to satisfy the ears of their listeners and clients. Not to be contentious, but- sometimes, The Twain do meet and the results are wonderful, though the percentages DO leave a major chasm.  I wouldn’t mind meeting Twain myself(long as she wasn’t singing Country, that is).
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geoffkait
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Sorry, that’s not really what I meant by pro audio. Besides all the old pros are overly compressing the life out of CDs just like the young dudes so the hell with em. Times, they’ve changed. Those were the good old days. 😛
brayeagle
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There are also differences in the monitor speakers or earphones  used in the booth, plus differences in the mixing consoles.
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