[jp1]

What cables are best for connecting stereo components?
Which cables are best for connecting speakers?

I've heard that Crystal cables are the best, but they are a bit pricey. What do you suggest for a smaller budget ?

[kfr01]

I'm a fan of a simple DIY speaker cable using this Canare wire:

http://www.diycable.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=528

Interconnects:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/audioprices.htm

Since manufacturers of more expensive cables can't offer any proof that their products will actually sound any different, or any better, I just go with decent build quality and put more money into buying CDs and equipment that always matters, like speakers.  Room treatment is next on my list.

[John Ryder]

This line of cables etc should be more than adequate for 99% of most A/V needs...save a ton of $$ too.



More items:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=4537&path=0%3A3944%3A133276%3A133270%3A4537

 

[rbrb]

Over the years I have has various cables in my system ranging from entry level Acoustic Research to high end brands like Straight Wire, Wireworld etc.

Recently I have tried Belkin Silver Series and they seem to give 90% of the performance at a fraction of the cost.  In Canada a 4' interconnect pair sells for $40.  Unbelievably inexpensive for the performance they provide.

Their stated goal when they introduced AV cables was to knock Monster off of their pedestal.