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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
glupson
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cd318,

That is why I mentioned Bose in reference to non-audiophiles and $1000 limit. As much as I may dislike their products, I have not met a Bose owner who is dissatisfied with it. It will not satisfy any "audiophile", but it is on the safe side of that $1000 for the rest of the people. If you asked your neighbor about sound quality, she would easily say that her Bose sounds just fine.

calvinj OP
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Bose is chalkboard scratching to my ears in the treble but some people swear by it.  I don’t like it at all. 
calvinj OP
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But to some people it’s their butter cake. 
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geoffkait
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Bose is not high end. Never was, never will be. Come on, people! Most of the drivers are firing toward the back wall. Cut me some slack, Jack. If you were a non audiophile I suppose you could like the looks of Bose and maybe fall for their particular marketing gobbledegook. Ditto the Bose radio. Give me a break.
calvinj OP
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Bose is all marketing and barely passable speakers 
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