Best Speaker cable in the $400.00-$500.00 range for 2 meters

I have to agree with those suggesting that your choice of cables should be dependent upon your current system and where you want the sound to go from where it is now.  

For example, Analysis Plus cables were recommended by one poster.  I find their cables to be a bit on the warmer side and recall purchasing a pair several years ago when my system was a bit bass shy.  They were perfect at that time and did exactly what I had hoped.  

On the other hand, I've found cables like Kimber and Nordost to be on the cooler side.  If you feel that your system is a bit too warm, or that you need more enhanced resolution, that type of cable might work well for you.

The cables that I've personally used and have found fairly neutral have been ones like Transparent Audio and Clear Day.  Another poster is correct that Paul of Clear Day isn't currently assembling cables.  Sending a shout out to him, and hoping that his health improves very soon!  Michael

@wcfeil "Expect 50 responses with 50 different recommendations."

Best and most accurate post of the year in any thread, and will not be eclipsed 

Check out the reviews on Tellurium Q Black 11. I think a 2 meter pair falls within your budget. 

I'm trying to rationalize my own spending, LOL.
If you spend 5K, 10K or 20K on equipment, you're not going to spend $5, $10 or $20 on cables.
You have to respect a $1k integrated with $200 cables!   you just have too!   Right?
If I bought a $350 Curious USB cable, then I have to spend $350 on speaker cables!    Right?
Judgement free zone:  Spend what you can afford to make yourself happy!
Please keep your personal distance and survive!
seadogbiscuit out.....