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I need help selecting speaker cables

I just purchased a new pair of Focus Audio 788 speakers. I have come to learn that there is a seemingly infinite universe of choices and opinions re cabling, with the sky being the limit re price as well. Where can I find a reasonable review of say the top ten or some such reference to help sort this out, so that I can buy a cable that is complementary to the quality of the speakers but don't overpay. Thanks.
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warrenh
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Labtec, the ICs and power cords were to give us an idea on what kind of $$ we're talking about concerning cables. Just a starting point. Don't want to recommend what may be out of the ballpark $$wise....
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philjolet
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I like the Alpha Core Goertz MI2 Veracity as the best all around $200 cable. Very sweet midrange, it honors natural timbers and has an immediate quality. Would work well with Classe gear I imagine...
douglas_schroeder
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You need to commit ten years, $4,000.00 of disposable income, and much brainpower to solve your problem. I suggest purchasing about $2,000 of cables off Audiogon. Then, purchase another 2k of cables to compare side by side. Spend weeks, no, months evaluating. Spend a small fortune in shipping costs.
Read endlessly vague, unfruitful reviews and solicitations to purchase said cables.
Give up. Try again, repeat cycle endlessly.
Finally, try Harmonic Technology cables and be happy.
Oh, yes, go to audioreview.com and peruse the reviews. Very helpful. By the way, Harmonic Tech fares very well there. It's where I got my lead on trying them.
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