Dumbest cable question

Good question. I have certainly wondered about directionality in cables that do not have network boxes (I see why those are directional). I have some with arrows… there are so many variables… and quite frankly I would rather be listening to music. So I have always just plugged then in in accordance with the markings.

However, I have noticed something that does point to an answer for you. When you move cables… they do not sound as good for quite a while. They essentially have to break in again… it takes a couple weeks on my system. So, no, I would not move them or you will be constantly listening to suboptimal sound.

Don’t ask me why… this is definitely in the crazy space, but it is repeatable and consistent. Maybe it is a quantum thing… that stuff never makes any intuitive sense either… but is real.

Audio systems are powered by alternating current (AC) that literally changes direction unlike direct current (DC) that only flows in one direction.  I understand how shielded cables can be directional, but not a cable that has a fully symmetrical design.

@aberyclark 

I am sorry, but that isn't even close to the dumbest cable question on this forum.

Please try to do better next time.

Dumb, IMO, would be not trying it yourself and then posting your observasions to your OP.

Are you a pro reviewer, or am I confusing you with someone else?

DeKay

What Erik said.

And of course balanced cables are "directional".  Because they have different connectors on each end...