Originally posted by SQ Addict Zane,
"So you are saying that you can hear a difference in a $50 strand of copper and a $5 strand of copper?"-----------------
No. I’m talking about interconnects. There is more to a cable than a strand of copper (wire gauge, strand twisting / braiding, number of strands, insulation, shielding and connectors). Between a $5 interconnect & a $50 interconnect – Yeah, I can tell the difference if auditioned on high-end components. It might even be that I prefer the $5 one. I understand you to say is that all expensive cables are not worth the $$$. What I’m saying is that GOOD expensive cables are definitely worth it when properly matched to the components.
Ok, so now the interconnects alone make a system sound better? Which is it?
How does a piece of gold plated metal about 1 1/2" long at each end of a copper wire add to overall performance and improved SQ?
While your at it, please explain to us how more or less strands of copper would do the same?
Also- the same goes for the shielding?
In other words; In a correct install, tell me what a length of copper sounds like with and without shielding. With variable stands and braiding, with different interconnects?
I still call the bluff..........
"If you care to do a double blind test I would be happy to administer it. I guarantee those who "hear" a difference will have a new point of view."----------------------
Zane, thanks for the offer but I’ve already done it (see below). Critical listening is an acquired skill developed over time.
"In 7 years in this industry, I have yet to see any proof that there is any such difference." (From a subsequent post)------------------------------
Basis for my opinions - I bought my first component home stereo 7 years before you were born. By the time you were six, I could tell the difference between interconnects and purchased my first audiophile pair. Since then I’ve auditioned at least 50 interconnects and each one is different! If you want to “SEE PROOF”, you’re going about it wrong. You need to HEAR the differences.
Age has nothing to do with it. That is a moot point all together.
Intelligence is not relative to age.
As I stated before, if you can hear a difference; you are in the wrong industry. Since you clearly would defy the accepted and common theories of otology. Doctors would likely love to be able to study and test your "developed" super hearing, in hopes of finding a way to correct deafness.
I am not saying that that is not possible, but highly unlikely.
I offered to compare the RCA's in a double blind test, one which I have also taken numerous times. Each time, I failed to note a difference in performance or sound between the wires. My hearing is fairly decent as well. I frequently play classical guitar and am one who is blessed with something called "perfect pitch." This also creates a tendancy to notice very subtle differences in sound.
With the different cables- there was none.
I would be happy to demonstrate both with the double blind test of the RCA's.
"Yes- brainwashed is correct. Why not "tell" everyone that your more costly product is superior to increase sales.
Welcome to what Corporate America calls "Marketing.""----------------------------------
I couldn’t agree more!!! Just because a company says their expensive product is superior doesn’t mean it is. The consumer can only assess the quality of these products. I’ve listened to some highly touted (and expensive) cables that were junk IMO. Even magazine reviews are tainted by advertising dollars. We are only left with our own observations and the ability to wade through the BS.
Peace.
Wade Wade Wade
The audible difference is the only BS. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif
take it easy,
-zane
