Interconnects Signal Path


What is the rationale for interconnect cable manufactures to indicate the �signal path� direction on their cables? What happens if the cables are installed in the opposite direction? Would that affect the sound quality, and if so, when the direction is corrected, how long would it take for the interconnects to �recover� from the improper installation and produce good sound?
kisawyer
All I can say is I have thought the very same questions but was afraid to ask. Whatever answer you get will likely be unsatifactory nonesense but let's see if a wire maker attempts an answer!