[Samurai7595]

I have on order a Bryston 4B-SST² power amp along with a pair of ProAc Response D30R floorstanding speakers.  The rest of my system includes: Bryston BDP-2/BDA-2, Bryston BCD-1, Rega RP6 turntable/Dynavector DV-20X2 Low MC cart, Linn Akurate Kontrol pre-amp and Linn Uphorik phono stage.

I'm looking for a pair of top-quality, neutral, speaker cables but something not too bulky that will work great with my system.

Looking at the Bryston store, I can get the Bryston bi-wire speaker cables for roughly $500 for a pair of 12 foot lengths with banana plugs.  If I look at some of the high-end speaker cables, I'm looking at roughly: $2,400 for BIS Audio, $1,600-$2,400 for Siltech and $1,000-$2,000 for Transparent Audio just to name a few.

What sonic improvements or sonic qualities  can I expect if I were to go for the higher-end models that would not be possible with the Bryston cables?  That is, what is gained with the higher-end speaker cables?
   
Please note that I'm no expert in this field and every time I visit a new audio dealer, I get a different story...   

[Chicago]

Samurai:
I run a 4Bsst, BP-25 pre-amp and BCD-1 into B&W 803 Diamonds so we are pretty close but I don't know your speakers.  I would characterize myself as an amateur compared to most on this site but I will give you my perspective.  First and foremost I think the choice is a very personal thing, just like the difference between McIntosh and Bryston or B&W vs PMC.  It is all fine stuff but they do give you a very different sonic experience.  I also think the differences are far less with speaker cables and it may be a category where you will see the least bang for your buck.  I would think speakers 1st, pre-amp second then your amp and source, then interconnects and finally speaker cables - I may get beat up for that priority list but that was my experience. 

FWIW once you are dealing with quality cables I think the resistance in the cables is the most important factor i.e. the longer the run the heavier duty wire you need.  I am not going to suggest you may not hear some minor differences as you pay more money for cables but I think the point of diminishing returns kicks in pretty fast once you start spending more than Bryston speaker cables cost.  They are a great value if you want transparent neutral sound.  If you are going to invest an additional $1,500 to $2,000 in cables beyond what Bryston charges you may want to consider if speaker cables are the best place to spend that money.

While not a direct comparison I was using Transparent Ultra balanced interconnects and decided to try Bryston.  To my ear it was like I lifted a veil from my speakers and I much preferred the Bryston interconnects and they were maybe 1/5th the cost.  My better half's comment was the Bryston sounded more like a live concert.

Good Listening

[turnovertherecord]

Very nice amp,some of members have the same amp

Cardas Neutral Reference Speaker Cables,I have used with,Bryston,McIntosh,Focus audio speakers,great cable for the money,Have not used any Bryston cables so can not comment on there cables

[G E]

I have the 4bsst2 and for a couple years ran Canare 4s11 cables.  No real complaints but was curious and decided to try Morrow Audio speaker cables. I have been using their interconnects and was really happy with them.

I got the SP 6 versions and wow!  Lots of new detail and very smooth and liquid. Sometimes when playing records featuring trumpet or sax I miss the raw  bite of the  Canares, but in general the Morrow SP 6 are much more enjoyable. You could check out the SP 4 of which there is a pair on A-gon right now. No connection to seller.

[bjski]

I use the Morrow Garand reference 6 for my interconect and Bryston speaker cable.
For my home theater I'm using Morrow Sp4 on the front speakers driven by a 9BSST/2.

[DaveC113]

If you're going to spend more cash on cables, I prefer UPOCC copper and a low inductance geometry...