Good inexpensive cables

Is that a contradiction in terms?

I used to test cables fairly often as part of the hobby, back in the late 1990's and to my chagrin I would typically find that the more expensive cables had the better sonic characteristics. (I did NOT take for granted that this would be the case, far from it.)

I've managed to wean myself off the maseratti cable, now I'm quite happily using Audience AU24 and some Quattrofil (relatively inexpensive used these days). I am VERY happy with the sound of these cables.

But of course you can buy 12 gauge speaker cable for a small fraction of the cost of even these. It's been a long time since I've tried inexpensive cables and now with a new system reorg I happen to need a longer run of speaker cable (probably 15 foot pair). What to do? Just get a longer run of AU24? Perhaps. That would sure work out fine ; - )

What's your experience? Have any of you high ender's found your self being satisfied with a Chevy priced cable instead of the BMW?

And what cable is it?

Art

ps: Silverline Sonatina II, Cary SLI-80 alternating with solid state integrateds, Cary 303/100 cdp, Basis 2001 with EAR 834.

pps: If this was recently slogged out on a discussion on Audigon, and I missed it, please advise.