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From: ben@moncol.UUCP (Bennett Broder)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: ultimate speaker cable
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Date: Thu, 25-Apr-85 10:42:22 EDT
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Posted: Thu Apr 25 10:42:22 1985
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>Okay, what about this? I don't want to re-ignite the flames about cable,
>but could someone who believes that speaker cable does make a difference
>mail me the argument? 

Good speaker cables DO make a difference.  I am not an audio engineer,
I am a critical listener.  In my system, installing Monster cable
noticably tightened up the bass and improved transient response.
Older recordings, where the bass seemed lose and boomy are less
objectionable, and cymbals are slightly more natural sounding.
Oddly enough, even piano music was affected.  The hammer strikes
are somewhat sharper and more clearly delineated.  Although the
effects may seem subtle at first, after extended listening I feel they
are definitely worth the money.  {The better the rest of your
equipment is, the more difference quality cables will make}

BTW, quality interconnects are even more important than speaker cable.
I was quite surprised at the differences I observed switching the
interconnect between my MC cartridge and preamp between the free stuff
and the various brands of audiophile cable.

If your interest in cables stems from a desire to get the best
possible sound from stereo system (and not as a purely academic
exercise), then you will be concerned with whether replacing your
current cables makes an audible improvement in the sound you hear.
The scientific facts are secondary, I assume you would much rather
spend hard earned money on sonic improvements, not theoretical
advantages.  Fortunately, most high end stores are confident enough in
the advantages of their cables that they will let you borrow a set or
buy them with a money back guarantee.  I suggest you do this.  If you
hear a difference, great, if not, you haven't lost a dime in the
process.

                               Ben Broder
                               ..ihnp4!princeton!moncol!ben