I switched from NBS Monitor I speaker cables to the FIM Gold speaker cables. The FIM were superior in every way. Greater detail in all ranges (the bass is amazingly clear); darker background, more dynamic, better resolution; the soundstage was deeper and more realistic. I still use the NBS Monitor I XLR interconnects, but I will switch to FIM Gold when I find a good used pair. Needless to say, try before you buy. Matching cables with components should always be tested first. The FIM Gold's need about 200 hours (even on used cables) before they really sound the way they were meant to sound. They are also the stiffest cable I've ever had and take a long time to bend. But it's worth the effort. In my system, I have found the speaker cable to keep.
