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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. 
calvinj
prof
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ron1319,

That sounds like fun!

Though so long as your helper knows she's switching cables (or not) the test isn't double blind.   But still, the results will be interesting to hear about.  (Double blind tests for various equipment can be quite hard to set up, but I've done a number of single blind tests, though with seemingly low probability of experimenter bias,  that have been interesting).  
teo_audio
2,197 posts
 
It’s been covered that due to how the human body works, hearing and mind aspects, that double blind testing for sonic comparison purposes...beyond a very few basic a-b switches... does not work.

Dig around on the forum. the data on the why is right there, in fully detailed and backed science in investigating the human function.
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Who needs wire? I'm going to use troughs of mercury for all signal connections!
glupson
7,842 posts
 
I still think that changing the composition of air in the room would have bigger impact on the sound than turning the cable around. It may be even more expensive and, therefore, a preferred method.
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stringreen
6,475 posts
 
In my experience, in a truly electrically balanced system, XLR interconnects make just a bit of difference....no big deal....however speaker cables make a very big difference.   In my system power cables made the biggest difference.
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