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<blockquote data-quote="SQ Addict" data-source="post: 64330" data-attributes="member: 542226">Zane,&quot;So you are saying that you can hear a difference in a $50 strand of copper and a $5 strand of copper?&quot;-----------------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 &amp;amp; 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.&quot;If you care to do a double blind test I would be happy to administer it. I guarantee those who &quot;hear&quot; a difference will have a new point of view.&quot;----------------------Zane, thanks for the offer but I’ve already done it (see below).&nbsp; Critical listening is an acquired skill developed over time.&quot;In 7 years in this industry, I have yet to see any proof that there is any such difference.&quot; (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.&quot;Yes- brainwashed is correct. Why not &quot;tell&quot; everyone that your more costly product is superior to increase sales.Welcome to what Corporate America calls &quot;Marketing.&quot;&quot;----------------------------------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.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SQ Addict, post: 64330, member: 542226"] 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. "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. "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. [/QUOTE]

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