Blue Jeans Cable Ten White Speaker Cable, with Welded Terminations (Single Cable - for one Speaker), Assembled in USA (4 Foot, Bananas to Bananas)

I’m not one to review anything I buy but these cables must be reviewed. So simple and yet so sophisticated. From the banana plugs ingenious fitting adjustment to the sheer weight of the cable itself they just “speak” quality. And once I had everything connected and played the first cut “mark knopler’s Sailing to Philadelphia”, I literally started smiling and laughing. Obviously my gear is great but these cables just make the sound even more pristine compared to the previous cables. And I could get this fantastic stuff through Amazon! Upgraded all my other cables to Blue jeans cables that some day. McIntosh MA252, 2000 Sonus Faber Concerto speakers, REL Strata iii sub and Wiim pro plus streamer.

Excellent cables - likely will get another pair for my other system!

Great affordable upgrade to basic speaker cables. They look very clean and scream hifi. Not sure how much of an improvement there is in sound, clarity, dynamics, etc from a measurable standpoint. However, I can say that initially I did not not like the sound. The music sounded too foward, fatigueing, smiwthing was lacking in the bottom end. I immediately contacted the seller to return; however, after about an hour of playing with them. I noticed that the sound seemed to warm rght up. Bottom end returned, mids sounded warm and smooth, amd the highs were crystal. That could have been from break in I suppose, or maybe they just weren't plugged in right the first time, I don't know, but I do know I love them and am very happy with them. I ended up.keeping them. Plan on buying more for my secondary bedroom system.

Why buy this? Why bother when you can DIY? Just why? Okay, let me begin by saying I have made custom DIY cables already. I used 10 gauge wires, the highest count of strands I could find, OFC pure copper. Twisted the cable for EMI, put BFA connector on it and made sure both cables were the same length. Here I am 3 years later. For me this decision was mostly because I didn't like the look of the cable and I made poor choice for the connector type IMHO. Buying a locking banana connector is pricey and these were recommended, so... why not? connectors + best cable + welded... alright I ordered. Differences?? Yes. I am not trying to sell snake oil, just what I personally hear. - When my amp was running but my pream/dac (XLR balanced) was off on energy saving, I could hear a hum in the speaker if I put my ear to them. This is gone (I assume better insulation/EMI rejection from BJC) - The bass feels... punchier...? more defined. For lack of better wording, it's like it was starving before - The mids have more clarity and vibrance My speakers sound a bit snappier, and less muddy; like when turn off a bass tone stack. I highly recommend these cables, I wish I just went them first instead of having the trouble to make some. My only negative point is the connectors, a light negative tho. When you screw it to lock it inside the plug, the connector wants to turn altogether, so it's hard to grip. I had to use a plier to hold the connector ends while screwing the moving part with my grip. Very happy with my purchase, the ten white looks and sound great

Like everyone else in this hi fi world of rabbit holes. Are cables worth it? Do expensive cables matter? Do I just love buying expensive cables because it makes me feel better about my system? Should I buy a Porsche? Yes, no, maybe. Depends on your OCD about hifi gear. But, for me, I like to find a balance. I like to find cheap ways to accentuate my low-end Schiit gear and Q acoustic speakers. So, I went with Blue Jeans Cables and it’s all I’ll buy. The product you get is made here. Cables are fitted with interconnects here, order them and hold them in your hand compared to other brands. You’ll feel the quality. It just feels made with quality parts and technicians. Plug it in and you’ll hear it. Is there better? Probably. At my cost? Probably not. Like I said, it’s a good match for my gear. And the locking bananas are genius.