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why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable

I have tried expensive cables and one's moderately priced. I would say there were some differences but I can't actually say the expensive cables were better. IMHO I believe a lot of people buy expensive cables because they don't actual trust their ears and are afraid of making a mistake. They figure the expensive cables are better for the fact they cost more. If you have a difference of opinion or share the same thoughts, I would like to hear about it.
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knghifi
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why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Because in some cases, they sound superior.

In my system, I use a combination of PCs. 2 that were custom made at $175 each and the rest Nordost Valhalla, High Fidelity and Shunyata Sigma.

I build my AUDIO system base on SOUND QUALITY and NOT status, measurements ... I use my EAR and buy what sounds the best!!!
beavis
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Thank you for making my point Professor825.
czarivey
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1. the eye
2. the mind

Anyone wears Prada?
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geoffkait
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I'm off that particular merry go round. My system has only the very thin wires connecting the lightweight earphones to the portable player. I eschew all other cables, interconnects, power cords, digital cable, what have you.
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onhwy61
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If the question is about why people have a need to buy expensive cables, then why not ask a more general question? Why the need to buy expensive audio equipment? I don't think there's an actual need, but there is a desire. It may say something about themselves to others, but more importantly it's a self-affirming message to themselves. I deserve it, I can afford it and the world is good! Effectively it's comfort food for the soul.
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