Cable recommandations

I made the conscious decision to build my own cables vs. buy cables - both speaker cables and interconnects. I have no interest in spending $$$ for marketing and sales costs for a product that, in general, I can make myself. Again, that’s my personal choice and it could mean absolutely nothing to you.

I currently use pairs of Duelund Oil-coated cotton covered OCC copper for each side of each speaker connection - twisted to reduce noise impact. On the amp end it’s bare wire, on the speaker side it’s tube connectors. I also use cardboard tents to get them off the floor, but that’s it.

I can’t imagine much better performance with more financial investment - certainly not better value.

Buy used is the first thing.

 I currently have two systems. One has AQ Rocket 88 speaker wires and the other has some 30 year old silver coated, copper 12 gauge wire. I have switched them several times and can always tell there’s a difference.

Wires can effect your sound, so see if you can try before you buy or try someplace like the cable company. They have cables you can try before you buy.

All the best.

JD

I replaced my Analysis Plus speaker cables with a biwire set of Triode Wire Labs. The Analysis were smooth w/ a nice rich tone compared to what I had  previously but the Triodes maintained the great tone but opened up more detail & nuance. 

I recommend Triode products & they have a free trial period too. They should be right in your price range. Handmade in NY.

@bigkidz Just curious if you tried the Mogami cables using just bare wire vs. crimping on spades?  I’d guess that might be even better?

Audio Envy recently came out with a new, top-of-the-line SC at real-world prices.  Worth exploring.

https://audioenvy.com/product/speaker/sp12/