Just finished wiring the office speakers, my old pair of M3s (the Algonquins that will run off the same amp are due in 1-2 weeks). However, I have to confess my sins as I complete this project, and am surrendering my Snooty Audiophile credentials.

1. I used run-of-the-mill in-wall wire from Home Depot.
2. I connected said run-of-the-mill wire bare, without gold-plated interconnects.
3. I did not use 10-15 degrees of toe-in for pinpoint imaging.
4. My source "component" is iTunes (wireless!), rather than a CD player with 24/48-googol bit dual-differential all-encompassing omnipotent DACs.
5. I used the TONE KNOBS.

I shall have to bury my face in the sand and listen to nothing but Yo Yo Ma on SACD for the next 6 months.