I see the issue with ABX blind testing

i see these switchers on the used market sporatically. van alstine more recently has such a component. i think its the abx switch comparator. ive seen em for sale within the past year. 

 

Hey OP what Transparent model cables did your dealer give you. And have you already listened to your system with these cables? I remember checking out bottom of the line transparent and I was not impressed. This was a long time ago though. 

The decision was quickly obvious to me, when I "upgraded" from Transparent Super to less expensive Cerious Technologies Speaker cables and XLR's...

And this has been demonstrated to take less time than many audio gurus assume. If comparisons are not a literal flip-switch, subjects can be quick to lose, alter or invent, context. A “trust your ears” stance is necessarily deaf to this ubiquitous limitation, and I think that’s fine so long as the choice is not professed to be useful for everyone’s case.

@benanders Lots of things have been “demonstrated” one way or another but doesn’t make something “ubiquitous.”  I’ve heard consistent differences manually switching between many cables and did not need instantaneous switching to hear it, and these difference were consistent, clear, and repeatable.  Some people, apparently like yourself, don’t possess the ability to do this so can’t trust their own ears, but it’s a very useful method for those of us who can.  

@dwcda 

I'm with audphile1 on this one. Start improving the room before you mess with the cables. Sub in front center between speakers can't be good. If it's temporary and you don't use it, move it out. Dual subs on opposite walls outside of speakers would be where to start. The rubber floor would seem to me to be way too absorbing. With all the absorbing material you already got, you would benefit greatly by adding a lot of diffusing, specially on first reflection points and rear wall. Your front diffuser between the speakers produce very little diffusing. People usually place it there for something to look at. It does very little for audio. Once you get more clarity and better soundstage with the appropriate amount of diffusing, you will be able to tell the difference between cables much better. And I am not talking about diffusers/absorbers like the front ones, but pure diffusers.I am only speaking from my personal experience as I learned a lot about acoustic treatment in my house of stereo. I always appreciate audiophiles who pay attention to the room so I applaud you. However you have quite a ways to go yet. It took me over two years to get it right. Enjoy the journey.