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James Randi Posts $1M Award On Speaker Cables

Posted by kdawson on from the money-where-your-ears-are dept.

elrond amandil writes "James Randi offered US$ 1 million to anyone who can prove that a pair of $7,250 Pear Anjou speaker cables is any better than ordinary (and also overpriced) Monster Cables. Pointing out the absurd review by audiophile Dave Clark, who called the cables 'danceable,' Randi called it 'hilarious and preposterous.' He added that if the cables could do what their makers claimed, 'they would be paranormal.'"

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  1. From what I understand... by _PimpDaddy7_ · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Isn't it true, as you build an audio system with very high end components, you need better cables?

    While I think THESE cables are way over the top, I think only an audiophile would possible hear the slightest difference.

    To the average consumer though, regular cables, even somewhat expensive cables should be sufficient.

    These cables are probably marketed to a certain segment, the high end audiophiles.

    Just me $0.2, which is why I won't go near these cables ;)

  2. How Much? by j4ck50n · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "James Randi offered US$ 1 million to anyone who can prove that a pair of $7,250 Pear Anjou speaker cables is any better than ordinary (and also overpriced) Monster Cables." The article says $2750 not $7250.