Now I'm confused. I've been to many a high-end speaker shop drooling over many a high-end speaker and every salesman I've ever met has told me that a speaker is only as good as it's weakest link: usually the speaker wire. And yes, I am aware that they would love to sell me the more expensive wire to boost their commission.

Now you say that it doesn't really matter? I wasn't about to spend $100/ft on some wire but I was still surprised to read your comments. Anybody else out there feel the same way? Would Amie's comment still hold true for some of the so-expensive-it's-stupid speakers (such as JMLab Utopias)?