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

@ozzy "I have found that as I improve my components the difference in the cables connecting them together matters."...

Absolutely.  

mikelavigne,
I agree with you. It's all so system dependent. I have used XLO, Kimber, Cerious and a couple of others, and all of them were good in one way or another; but in my current system, the best cables are a rare Australian brand of bi-wire cables that are ribbon on top and solid core for the bass which I got as a free add-on with a DeHavilland amp that I bought from a member here years ago.
Don't be afraid to experiment without prejudice related to price was the lesson that I learned.

@tzh21y 

"maybe i should have been using 14 gauge basic wire from the get go. lol"


Why not push the boat out and get some high purity ofc cable?

It might not sound any better than a pair of twisted coat hangers (why should it?) but it might bring you some peace of mind.

Enjoy the music :-)

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

If you like listening to lamp cord, no problem. Listen to lamp cord.

Make sure to disconnect the lamp first though.