Without a good DAC, even the cleanest input gets muddy
this post was submitted on 14 Feb 2026
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Good cables are shielded well. That she makes them expensive. That's not transmission, that's shielding. I don't think they tested that but for digital audio is not surprising
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You get oxygen free copper because you install it permanently and don’t want it to rust and fail and have to rip out your ceiling and walls
So get the good stuff it’s not sound quality it’s so it lasts
Is this a joke? Like actually? If your speaker wire is "rusting and failing" I got bad news for your 120v/240v service and plumbing.
This is just dumb.
Also who the fuck would rip out celling and walls for low voltage speaker wire run. Being a bit dramatic there bud. Just use the old shit to pull the new wire through. Cut small holes where you can't.
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Why have I bought airpods two months ago? I should’ve just stick bananas in my ears
Charlie the unicorn was right.
I just want DECENT audio quality and metal construction so that it lasts and the plastic doesn't break from light wear&tear