PS Audio XStream biwire, what are they worth?


I hope this is the right place, I've got a question about the value of some cables that came with a set of used speakers I picked up. They are the XStream biwire, 4.0m, pair of them. The guy said he spent $1700 new, which looks about right. I don't need massive cables and would like to know if they are worth selling or not.

If they are worth under $500, it probably isn't worth it for me to sell them.

Thanks guys.
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Mapman, I'm sceptic if my pro-grade DAC/preamp Mytek will benefit from aftermarket PC as well as class T Sunfire 300 amplifier.
PC designed by Bob Carver for it with no neutral recepticle less-likely can be replaced by aftermarket PC.
Furman power box I use provides both: noise filtering and protection...
I've used a similar power strip for years. The cords still seemed to help. I could hear a similar difference with both the mhdt tube DAC in my av system upstairs and with teh mndt SS DAC in my main rig downstairs. Power cords themselves can be a cause of RF noise. A product designed to address this effectively like teh Pangeas seems to be the key. So I think there is a good chance your setup might benefit. Of course a big factor is how good the existing power cords may or may not be in this regard, and how signficant the RF noise issue, which will vary case by case. I know with my main rig in general that I am constantly battling RD and EM noise issues both from my gear and other large eletronic household devices not far away, so I am always looking to do whatever I can as an insurance policy, and each time has paid dividends to-date.

With the Pangea's, the build quality is excellent and the price reasonable, especially at the recent going prices, so even if no audible difference, you still feel like you are using a good product for the task and not cheated.
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I love poker, but I hate high-priced cables. They never justify their performance per price and only designed to 'trim' your wallet size. There's never been anyany successfull blind A/B test vs. zip cord with anyone so selling them and getting cheaper wire will save you money and won't affect performance."

I don't necessarily agree with the first half of your post since its subjective. But if you don't hear a difference or see the value in a cable, you shouldn't buy it. It would be foolish. The 2nd half of your post I see differently. People that are on the objective side of the cable issue always calls for test's but they never do them. Given that, I don't take them seriously. If they want to see test results, why not so the test?