Looking for really fine cables at really low price

I was never one to experiment very much with speaker wire considering how expensive many of them are so I really can't compare the WE wire to brand X or Y but I can definitively say the WECO wire has made a big difference in my system and I only have approximately ten or so hours on them and can only imagine them getting better as they run in. From a price/value standpoint these are off the charts.
How difficult is it to solder connectors to the Belden 8402 cable, I would really like to save some money trying it myself

When it comes to speaker cable, it's the same with me: it's too expensive to experiment. As tempted as I am to buy some bulk WE wire, I'm going to sit this one out as the Supra's are still breaking in and getting better all the while.

Last night I listened to a CD that I've heard hundreds of times over the last few years for the first time. There it was, all laid out before me in the most natural and organic way. It was the most effortless presentation I've heard yet not in the least forward or forceful unless dictated by the musicians. Every single note, nuance and musical inflection came through, right as rain. No highlighting, etch, or glare contributed to the effect.

It could almost be described as laid back. I now see why some reviewers cite that phrase as nothing needs to be exaggerated to convince you you're hearing the real thing as intended. It's a complete, full bodied gestalt of a presentation that can lull you into the performance and shock you with the dynamics when called for.

I'm loving it.

All the best,
Nonoise

Metman & Nonoise,
I like your description and tend to agree with Nonoise earlier comment, tinned stranded copper, Supra/WE, "kissing cousins" is likely right. It has such an organic natural flow, less the electronic artifacts, full, texture, color, provides a nice emotion connection to the musicians. Everything is in balance. No etch, glare, quiet. Dynamics can be startling. I just love the tone. Rob

I'm also very impressed with the depth and layering of the music as well as the other attributes you mentioned. Any diy experience out there with the Belden's?

I am going down the same road with the WE16ga speaker cable and the Belden 8402 / Switchcraft ICs. If nothing else, should be a fun experiment. I really like my current Zu Events and MAC ICs (Palladium and Mystics), but I have an open mind!

2 questions that come to mind:
- On the Belden, is it best to connect the shield to one RCA (on the source side), or to both sides?
- On the WE16ga, to twist + and - together, and if so, # of twists / ft. or just leave them parallel?

It may take trial on error on both scenarios to figure out the best, but that will take time. Looking for some thoughts here, since sound will be affected based on the above.