Do Costly XLR Cables Make A Difference?

Serious question here. I currently own a rather good XLR cable that goes between the amp and DAC. I’m considering a better XLR cable to improve things, basically all the good aspects of sound reproduction such as deeper and more defined bass, better separation and detail across the frequency spectrum and an airier and more 3-dimensional sound in the midrange and treble. Will a different XLR cable supposedly one that’s costlier bring me to that direction?

My current XLR cable costs about $2k actual price paid.

I’m looking at an alternative pair up to about $2k perhaps $3k tops if it is proven that the cable is able to bring a noticeable or worthwhile if not significant difference. I am actually looking at the Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 and Gold Eclipse 8 XLR.

Any experience would be appreciated.

ryder11-21-2022 8:30am

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lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,055 posts 11-23-2022 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete “Way more benefits using higher quality cables than removing a 5 shelf vertical rack from between the speakers.” @audphile1 Exactly! I was using 25FT RCA cable between Pre and amp and always wondered about the weak link by settling on most affordable cable. I got around with this quandary by laying out my components horizontally between the speakers.
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,368 posts 11-23-2022 at 06:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete it will make a difference if the XLR cables connect 2 components that are both differentially balanced.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,168 posts 11-23-2022 at 08:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @lalitk that’s exactly the next step I plan to take. Position components in a horizontal fashion between speakers as low as possible.
audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,839 posts 11-25-2022 at 11:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If your system is good enough to hear it then it maybe worth it, also very important is that from your dac to preamp,or integrated it is Differentially balanced , meaning true balanced on both pieces of equipment , some are or many Fake balanced , it has to state this ,if not you will not reap all the benefits.
scotts917 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 11-25-2022 at 12:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm an electrical engineer and many time have serious doubts about one might consider "woo-woo" claims about the impact of more expensive interconnects, power cords, fiber optic, etc. I've used the Cable Company in Pennsylvania (www.thecableco.com) and found them to be extremely knowledgable about cable, have a world-class selection, and have a test-drive before you buy program that lets you a/b test multiple cables before making a purchase. I auditioned 6 different sets of speaker cables before finding the perfect match for my system without risking a $5,000 purchase for a set that didn't work out.