Micca 14 Gauge Pure Copper Speaker Wire, 12 Feet (4 Meters 13.1ft Actual), 2 Pack Pair, Gold Plated Banana Plugs Connectors, Soldered Construction, Slim Design, 245 Strands, For Stereo or Home Theater

The negative reviewers must have been listening through very poor or very poorly set up.I'm pretty fussy and have gone through $$$ until now. The positive reviews, for the most part, are spot-on. I'm no Harry Person but what I hear after replacing my last cables (fancy/expensive) with the 12foot pair I received today. I was charged up and was listening to one of my favorite CDs that has so much detail and dynamics to keep it in my mind if/how these super budget cables presented the audio goodies. My system is not a zillion dollar system but it has been sounding great and presenting a very credible X/Y/Z soundstage with great voice/instrument position and clarity. Until I removed the"really great" cables and replaced them with these "Cheap" cables. FUGEDDABOUTIT!!!These cables "KILLED" all the past expensive "AUDIOPHILE LEVEL" speaker cables I've used and purchased in the past from garden hose size to simple telco cord cables, Brand names you've all familiar with. You know where I'm going...These opened up my system in every way you can imagine. Hey; I'm not a victim "Psycho Acoustics"...been into this stuff since the mid 60's. BU I'm getting ready to set up another system in my bedroom and will make another purchase of these special cables. We all know that that a synergy must exist for the individual components to (subjectively) and room treatment to sound their best. These cables truly work for me.

Solid build, fits into tight spaces, sounds good and confident this is 90% maximization of audio quality one can achieve at a great price point. Will purchase more as the need arises - could use a longer and shorter length.

Excellent quality - a big difference in sound compared to previously owned cables. Solid banana connections that won’t slip out. Was really amazed at the difference in sound quality as compared to my other set.

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Great

If you're searching for high-quality speaker cables without the premium price, these should be your top choice. For years, I used inexpensive Best Buy speaker wire—it worked, but I wanted an upgrade. After discovering these cables in a YouTube review, I decided to try them with no expectations.The moment I opened the package, I was blown away by their build quality. The included banana plugs were a welcome bonus, making setup quick and easy. Most importantly, I noticed an immediate improvement in sound—my speakers finally delivered their full potential, unlike with the cheap wires that seemed to hold them back.I’m genuinely impressed and only wish I’d made the switch sooner.

Good cables for the price

I purchased these Micca speaker cables on the recommendation of Steve Huff, an on-line high-end audio equipment reviewer (also check out his Youtube channel). Steve said these particular Micca cables were the "best he had heard for under $1,000.00" (not a typo). So for $40 bucks (for the 12ft cables) I thought I'd give them a try.I'm a retired former Audio Store owner (for 37 years) and I now collect quality vintage audio equipment as a hobby. Currently, I am using a pair of 2005 edition B&W 705 Bookshelf speakers (as well as a pair of vintage Yamaha NS-20M Studio Monitor speakers), powered by a mid 1970s era Yamaha CA-1000 integrated amplifier (which has a "Class A" mode as well as Class A/B). Bass is augmented with a Klipsch R-120SW 12" powered sub (I also have a Sunfire Sub as well as several Paradigms). It sounds pretty decent. I am an "audio enthusiast," but not an audiophile (if I can get 80-90% of the performance for half the price of something "better," I'm happy with that).These Micca cables are well constructed and attractive. And having 245 strands of wire, they are VERY flexible even though they are double jacketed/insulated (the flexibility of a limp noodle comes to mind).One Amazon reviewer noted that his cables arrived with a sharp kink in each due to the way they were wound up in the package. Yep, mine had the kink(s) too. However, I was easily able to get the kink(s) out by using a hair dryer (set on High), putting a bit of tension on the cable(s), and passing the dryer over the kinked area (about 3"-4" in length in the middle of the cable) for a minute or two to make the cable relax and straighten out. Easy fix. No harm, no foul (but the manufacturer should take steps to eliminate this issue).I have always been skeptical that ultra-high priced speaker cables (which I personally consider to be ~$200 a pair, and over) are worth the money. Perhaps they do improve a $10,000-$20,000 + system, but I don't have that (and don't intend to). The speaker cables I had been using were commonly available 14 gauge Oxygen-Free Copper wire purchased on 100 ft. spools for around $40-$50 bucks, and I wasn't convinced these Micca cables would make any discernable difference in the sound. But I ordered a pair to give them a try.Well, after extended listening sessions to several dozen well-recorded vocals/instrumentals of various genres of music, the difference is subtle, but it's audible. Vocals seem to be a tad more "open," the sound stage appears to be a bit wider as well as having more depth, and the treble is slightly smoother. Was that worth $40 bucks? Well, my test has always been "would I buy this product again" (essentially, is it worth the money)?Regarding these Micca speaker cables, my answer is Yes. Highly recommended for the money._______A couple of notes:1) If your speakers have screw terminals rather than banana plug inputs, instead of cutting the banana plugs off on one end, I'd recommend purchasing a set of 4 banana-to-spade adapters. You might need the banana plugs for speakers you purchase at a later date (link below).https://www.amazon.com/Hi-end-Adapter-Speaker-Connector-Wy-yp01/dp/B00X9FET7I/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2RUWQ068FHBOT&keywords=banana+to+spade+adapter&qid=1675494175&sprefix=banana+to+spa%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-152) I wish Micca offered their speaker wire on spools so we could make our own custom lengths, if needed.