Speaker cables do make a difference in the sound quality you can expect from your home theater or stereo system. Professional or “audiophile” speaker cables have been designed to deliver the sharpest, clearest sound reproductions by reducing the most noise and interference. Noise reduction in high end cables is a function of their manufacturing process and quality of the shielding. Properly shielded cables are especially important in home theater set ups were cables may need to be run very close to AC lines.
Audiophile or professional speaker cables take on all issues that can effect perfect sound reproduction. Capacitance, induction, the design of the cables internal geometry, and the quality of the connectors, are all taken into account in the manufacture of audiophile speaker cables. Audiophile, loudspeaker cables will cost considerably more than basic “zip cord”, but for the ultimate in sound quality and cables that will last a life time many think they are well worth the investment.
