Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?

@secretguy

i found found that cables do matter, but they seem to impact the sound in inverse proportion to the size of the signal they transmit... so most cable sensitive are phono interconnects, then analog or digital interconnects, then speakers cables least (assuming sufficient gauge and basic cable hygiene of course) ... just sharing my personal experience

but if you think about basic physics and notions of resistance, reactance, it does make sense

I was thinking about upgrading my Transparent Super Bi-cables; but, yesterday I grabbed a tool and re-torqued.  On a few of the binding posts I heard an audible "crunch".  And when I resumed listening - wow!  They sound like new speaker cables.  I believe the metal in the spade terminals can crystalize and breaking through that will increase conductivity.  The difference was quite audible.

+1 @jjss49  If wanting to invest time and money into cables start with those closest to the source. Most true with vinyl.

Also enjoyed the 'casual lunch' discussion. Two aspects come to mind, profit margin and cliental discretionary income for high priced cables.

i found found that cables do matter, but they seem to impact the sound in inverse proportion to the size of the signal they transmit... so most cable sensitive are phono interconnects, then analog or digital interconnects, then speakers cables least (assuming sufficient gauge and basic cable hygiene of course) ... just sharing my personal experience

but if you think about basic physics and notions of resistance, reactance, it does make sense

Well...you don't pull out the old "your system isn't resolving enough" trope...so congrats on that.

Coincidentally, I'm not messing with a couple different interconnects between my TT and pre. I'd love to say there's a difference. Really. I'd love to. That said, I will likely but another set, merely to have a built in ground wire.

@secretguy 

your system may not be resolving enough... 😂