Interconnect cables, Speaker cables & Power Cords.

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Depending on the cable design many cables can be used as a tone control and/or filters. This may or not be a good thing for some equipment and speakers, but it can help or it may hurt the SQ. I believe "great" cables don't and shouldn't have to cost a lot but I wouldn't use cables that are poorly built and are made of the cheapest materials as possible. This is where quality control should come into play. For the most part (not all) the majority of the companies out there source the materials all from the same place and follow the same cable design and theory. The end result being the same cables but with different jackets and/or connectors.

Mainly I want a cable to allow maximum transmission and not have a negative effect on sound. I want cables to be over built well designed and made from quality wire and great connectors.

So far in the game I am a believer of IC's and speaker cables and the potential impact they will have on sound as these types of cables are directly in the signal path. PC's to me have less of an effect on sound as power supplies will have more of a say on the matter. This is not to say I believe PC's don't have a role. You wouldn't want a wimpy poorly terminated PC on a piece of gear that draws a lot of power. A better cable will be more efficient and not add to the resistance resulting in heat and then failure and/or damage to the gear. If a better PC allows your amp to run more efficient then I would say the amp should then sound better. A Little high performance fuel for your car if you will. Maybe even a little cocaine for your horse . (sorry the derby came to mind)

I also want my cables to look good too for the most part. I don't really care about trying to hide wires/cables so if I have to look at them let me do so in style.

When it comes down to it buy what you like and use it how you want, it's your ears, your money, your gear and your house. Make thy self happy and enjoy !!!