Great thread , but expect a LOT of flaming ...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif
Things that can affect sound : Conducter material ( silver , copper , ect ) , insulation ( PVC , Teflon , ect ) , Wire guage , Conducter shape ( solid round , stranded , rectangular solid core , ect ) ....
My opinion : ALL same guage stranded wire will sound the same. 12 guage stranded will sound like 12 guage stranded from another manufacturer. Getting into unusual conducter shapes , different insulation properties , and different conducter materials WILL have an effect on the sound ......
Why does wire variables have an affect on sound ? Every piece of equipment has different input tolerances and impedences. Resistant impedence of a wire can change DRASTICALLY the way a piece of equipment reacts to the incoming or outgoing signal. The more expensive and well desinged the components of a system are , the more likely a person will hear changes due to wire swaps.
Most differences in sound of cables is very minor , but sometimes it is very noticible. I have found some cables to make a system sound harsh and edgy , and another cable make the same system sound dull and uninvolving.
IMO , each person should listen for themselves to see if THEIR hearing abilities can make out differences in cables and judge for themselves if it is worth it to them , but NO person should ever say anything dispariging to someone who does enjoy hearing differences for themselves ...... IE ; No-one can hear for anyone else.Good Luck , this should be interesting .....
