Adding an extra 1ft to premium speaker cables

OP,

YMMV.... 

I was in the same dilemma about 2 months ago. i I was using Transparent Music wave and was short of about 2 feet..( was in the process of rearranging the system layout) so I decided out of fun, to add a zip cord BUT terminating it correctly and NOT messing with the Terminals of the Transparent cable. Yeah, it sounded GOOD and I thought, Heck it works

BUT my curiosity told me to test it without the zip cord, so i had to pull the speaker wires outside (trip hazard) and remove the zip cord. Oh no, there was a loss of dimensionality of speakers. ( my speakers are Falcon Gold badge known for 3D presentations)

To cut it short, I ended changing my cables to longer Ultra Transparent

Threw my budget off big time

@audphile1

”how can they be faithful if they are plugged into a speaker terminal…”

Hence the question. 

I have no idea. Because I didn’t say that. You’re confused pal. 

Rankaudio asked  ”how can they be faithful if they are plugged into a speaker terminal that has about 1ft of Monster cable behind it?"

Let's say there is a pair of speakers (have cheap zip cords inside) have same sounds and conditions. If the right speaker cable is replaced with a better sound (not more expensive) speaker cable, then the right speaker will sound better. It's simple. Any questions? Alex/Wavetouch audio.

To the others, thanks for sharing your comments and experiences.

audphile1,

The term "faithful" is nothing new in audio. It's been used countless times in HiFi for decades. This is obviously a term you took for granted and/or are not familiar with. Google it and see for yourself. It can represent various meanings.

AI Overview

2. Accuracy and Fidelity to an Original:

• "Faithful" can also describe something that is a true and accurate representation of something else. 

In this case, the "cables" themselves. You're straying off topic though, and I'm only discussing the genuine nature of your theoretical $20,000 cable scenario. Of course components, rooms, etc will affect sound and we all should know that. Theoretically, nothing is going to present the original format, nor does it necessarily need too. 

The way I presented the OP was intended to weed out whether or not the assumptions of premium cables may be getting taken for granted or not. It was not intended as clickbait as you suggest and if you still feel that way, then don't click on this thread. No one is holding you hostage here. 

Audioholics did measurements and listening tests here. 

https://youtu.be/kR12Ttuxobs?si=rWYi5zfQJY1TepcU

I use simple 14 guage copper wire with a total cost of around $25-$50 and find that it works perfectly fine because I don't believe I can hear a difference. This doesn't mean enthusiasts should feel wrong or bad because they bought some expensive cables. It's fine if they would like to purchase them. My BIGGEST concern is exactly what "pcolvin" mentioned to you about my comments which is.....

”how can they be faithful if they are plugged into a speaker terminal…”

Hence the question. 

In my opinion, the $20,000 cable would somehow need to go straight to the crossover or source, whatever that is. Theoretically if  a person produces a dragster with X amount of power but uses a tire that can't handle that X amount of power, then theoretically, how can that true X amount of power be grounded in order to launch off the line properly? It's just common sense. 

It's the "principle" of the matter about what is it that a fancy cable is being plugged into. Most HiFi enthusiasts do NOT see what's behind speaker terminals and therefore may often take it for granted.