Here is a quick thought. Just one system. How much do you have in the system? How much do you have in ICs, power cords and speaker cables not wire? I don't want to hear Monster. I own them for testing as they are crap. Not making fun. I'll give an analogy for you. You have a Vette it needs tires. Would you go to Pep boys and get their 49.99 tire for it? I have a spool of 12 ga OFC in my closet. I have spades, pins, and bananas. I have built all of these things. I just don't get the I have 10,000.00 in a system and 50.00 in wires. You can convince yourself all day long that they don't make a difference. Oh well you will never know the capability of your system till you try. If it sounds good enough with what you have that is ok too. If you keep spending big bucks to upgrade components then I guess it is your money. A fool and his money is soon parted. My Mother taught me that. Take 400.00 out of that old moldy wallet and buy some used speaker cables. Go to an audio shop and ask to try some out. You may have to do a deposit. Dude if they want a sale they will let you. Preferably you want them burned in.Not criticizing. Just trying to get a point across. Does anyone agree with me or am I talking to myself. Do you really think I would load you with a lot of BS?