Reasonable Cable Suggestions $300

Coviellop01, I've been exactly where you are now, give or take ten feet. My first suggestion is to increase your budget and try the MAS Signature Hybrid. They are available with a 30 day return. My second suggestion is Canare 4S11 for $.69/foot from Markertek.com.

I've used the Canare 4S11 with nice results, and later replaced it with the MAS Signature Hybrid, which I've now owned for a year and a half and have no intention of replacing any time soon.

Good call TVAD.

Requried speaker wire length is 18-20 feet.

Yes, biwiring makes a difference... in the profit margins for cable companies.

I haven't found a big difference in the biwire but have them. I own 936s which sound very good with Pheonix Gold. I did a shootout and these were the cheapest cables, you may want a thicker cable with the 926s to boost the bass.

How can anyone suggest a cable without knowing what length you require for $300?

My speaker cables are 30 feet long and cost around $850. They're MAS Signature Hybrid and available here on Audiogon. They are starquad geometry, and therefore ideal to either use for bi-wiring or configuring as a twisted pair, thus increasing the effective gauge for long runs.

http://www.realitycables.com

Try out Analysis plus oval 9 speaker cables. I use them in my system which is Bel Canto and Martin Logan. The cables have a very neutral sound strong bass, smooth mids, and soft highs. They run about $350.00 with T-1 spades for a eight foot pair. www. Analysis-plus.com.

Russb

Analysis Plus cables; fantastic yet reasonably priced. And, you can usually find them used on AudioGon.
And, yes, bi-wiring makes a difference.

http://www.analysis-plus.com/

Also, check out reviews in Stereo Times:

http://www.stereotimes.com/cables050800.shtm

IMO biwires make small to no difference.

PS Audio and have them cryo'd. I am very happy with mine.