Lifting speaker cables


Does lifting the speaker cables off the carpeting really make a difference? I'd like your opinions before going through the process. Thanks, Matt.
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Maybe they make a difference, I don't know. However, I'll ask you to look at the pictures from various audio shows (CES). How many of the mfgr's are using cable lifters when showcasing their equipment? All, some, none, few? I don't know if Dave Wilson uses them at shows, but if he thought it would make his speakers sound better, don't you think he would use them and recommend them for use when you purchased a pair of his speakers? Think of the rooms at CES, can you have more static-inducing foot traffic? Just some questions I have regarding cable lifters.
Please!!!!!!!!! Lifting cables is %$#@!@ and has no effect on "tonality" or any other facet of sound. I mean, really folks.
While I have heard a slight but audible improvement when isolating interconnects from floor-induced vibrations, I have found no really noticeable improvement from lifting the speaker cables, at least with my current cables. If you're going to try any isolators, make sure they will isolate the cables from vibrations and try it on ICs.
Yes, lifting the speaker cables off the floor often times make a very audible improvement. But it's also like bi-wiring a speaker.

It has everything to do with the type of cable, the resolution of the system, the ears of the listener, the height of the lift, and perhaps the type of carpet.

Just because somebody does not hear a difference does not necessarily mean there are any shortcomings. But then again not hearing any audible improvements may have everything to do with one or more shortcomings.

-IMO