Bad idea?

Forgot about Duelund.  And I run them also.  Homer, Duh!

How about $30 for two lengths of 10 AWG speaker wire, oxygen free pure copper, 413 strands per conductor, 30 feet long, each.  I’ll throw in 8 banana plugs that take #10 gauge wire.  Plus actual shipping.  Message me if interested.  I’ve used this wire for many years.  Very flexible, easy to work with.

@squared80 I would spend $1000 on speaker cables if I was convinced they made a big difference in sound but I am on the fence regarding cables. For me, it's hard to dismiss all the positive reviews and the whole cable industry's claims (are there really that many dishonest or crazy people?) But...I borrowed Shunyata and Cardas cables from the Cable Company and am not greatly impressed. I am still evaluating them but at this point in time, I'm not convinced they're drastically much better than what I had (old Cardas Quadlink and Monster Powerline 2). Then again my hearing isn't what it used to be and my aural memory isn't great.

Build your own if your confident enough, check out the site https://www.tnt-audio.com/int.html

I built the TNT system rack which looks and sounds superb and two different types on mains cables. Some good DIY projects for the winter months

OP,

That is the correct thing to do. Try them. If you do not feel they are worth the sound quality they provide, then you shouldn't buy them. Ultimately that is the test.