Trying to avoid having to try a dozen different speaker cables, if that is even possible.

I could use some advice around speaker cables.

I appreciate your positive input.

I am using my Marantz CD player drive into a Schitt Iggy DAC.

My preamp is a Mac C52 which pairs nicely with a pair of Pass Labs 250.5 power amps.

One amp powers my front ADS L2030’s and the other amp powers a pair of ADS L910’s on the sides.
I happen to side the ADS sound, and have this orientation as it provides me a more “surround” experience.

I am aware of the benefits in sound using good quality interconnects so I am using AudioQuest cables of the mid-range level like Yukon.

I am also using good quality power cords. Shunyata. All ones that are medium range in price.

Where I am lacking is in the speaker cables, I believe.

I was using home made cables using 10 gauge copper wire made by Knukonceptz.
I realize that this is my weakest link in my system.

I am trying to avoid the changeout swap-uhm-out technique if I can, and hope to move into cable that will simple work fine on first try. Yes, I have rolled tubes, and tried this and tried that, and I spent a lot of money doing this to get to where I am today.

I do understand that good speaker cables and interconnects do make quite a difference.

I had a long conversation with a well known cable company that told me to dump my homemade cables.

I do not disagree. But, he also recommended a bunch of different cables for me, and so I’d like to hear from those in the know about how to proceed. Please keep this informational. It is appreciated.

Here are some of the manufacturers mentioned to me.

Synergistic Research
Cardas
Analysis Plus
Shunyata
Audioquest
Kimber Kable
Audience
Nordost

I was asked what kind of music I listen to. Well, primarily rock, but also jazz and classical.

Regardless of the style of music, I simply want to heard what was recorded. All of it.

I am aware that cheaper systems can mask instruments/performances hidden deep in a recording, or the blanket over the system sound from poor cables. My gear is good and they all play nicely together.

I am simply looking for detail and 3D imaging. This is why I have the Pass Labs vs a Mac 452.

The Pass Labs projects the sound out into the room creating a more 3D experience.

I want the same thing from my speaker cables.

I’d need a pair of 10’ and a pair of 18’ cables. I would want banana to spade.

My budget is $2,000-$3,000 for the 4 cables. I am also aware of diminishing returns.

Do I even need to be spending this much on speaker cables?

I do not want or need the best cables known to man. I want cables that are the best bang for the buck in my price range.

Also, I am not opposed to buying used cables from a company like usedcable.com but I’d appreciate your opinion on buying used cables vs new. It was also recommended to keep both sets of cables made by the same manufacturer for sonic consistency.

Any help is truly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

What cables would you recommend and where from?