You miss my point. I personally have heard a difference. I had a chance to take home wires more expensive than your lamp cords. I heard a difference. I didnt mind shelling out $200 CDN for cable my front mains. I can afford it. If you read articles that said there was no difference and that good enough for you then its good enough for you. And no I would not run Kimbers for my rears so surround because I don't care if I get more definition on my rears or not. My standard 12 gauge is good enough. But I enjoy my stereo music moreso now that I have those Kimber up front. As I said in my earlier email use your ears and my ears told me it sounds better.
Enjoy your budget speakers. Enjoy your lamp cords.
