Speaker Cables? why all the hype for expensive speaker wire?

I have found that as I improve my components the difference in the cables connecting them together matters.
BTW, I am using my own DIY speaker cables.

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What got me thinking about this was the fact that many people that I listen with have great equipment and just basic speaker cables. I was hearing things on their systems that I was not hearing on mine. It got me thinking, how can these systems sound so great with home depot speaker wire? so I have to try for myself. I have to say, I am surprised with what I am hearing to say the least.  maybe i should have been using 14 gauge basic wire from the get go.  lol

The higher quality the components are the net result will be more apparent.

If you like what you have then do not get on the merry-go-round.

I do find speaker cables make less difference than interconnects or power cables.

@jperry +1

   I compared zip cord to several more expensive cables.  It sounded different. In some ways it was fine, but there were things lacking, especially in the lower registers.  If you like the way zip cord sounds, you’re lucky, in a way!   But almost everyone on this site has been through that, experimenting with different cables, and come to a different conclusion.   It’s not just about the cost.   I use Grover Huffman cables now, which are moderately priced (as these things go), but I prefer them to more expensive cables I’ve had before.