@hilde45 good thread and has made me stop and ponder. I struggle in this area a bit and my guess is it has more to do with me being able to properly interpret some of the terms and then combine all the terms together to capture what they sound like together in playback. Sort of like reading a wine review - I'm exaggerating for humor here - with earthy undertones, a hint of tobacco with a velvety vanilla finish that resonates on the back of the tongue. I sort of understand each standalone reference but what do all the references add up to on the finished taste and if the hint of tobacco is really important for a nonsmoker.
But what a do know is how my system sounds and can quickly discern the differences I hear when I listen to a different cable. Am I getting something more or less than the incumbent cable and if the difference I'm hearing worth the investment of changing them out
I installed the Silversmith Fideliums a few weeks ago
My current cables were very lively, energetic and a joy to behold
But within three songs with the Silversmith's there was no turning back
In summary, I was hearing the best version of playback on my system of each song that I played
That's the pinnacle of any upgrade for me and allows me to rediscover my entire music catalog again
While certainly not the first time I've heard the song but indeed the BEST I've EVER heard said song playback on my system in my room
At the end of the day, for me the reviews are simply guidelines and the results of our mileage will vary depending our personal tastes, combination of components and room specifics
Buy something because you like it based on your experience, not because of a reviewers experience
Enjoy the journey