Run cable through metal stand?

I'm running small monitor speakers sitting on metal stands. The stands have corridor for holding the speaker cable. It's tempting to run the cable down the inside of the stand because (1) looks better and (2) safer - less likely someone will accidentally pull on the cable and drop speaker off stand.

Would the metal of the stand interfere with the sound of the cable? Does this vary by cable? Currently using AU-24. I'd estimate the diameter of the metal corridor in the stand to be half an inch in diameter.

Thanks,
Art