Siltech ExplorerPrices: $800/1m pair and $1800/2.5m pair, respectively

Website: www.siltechcables.com

Jeff said: If you want to throw open the window on your music and let the light shine in on it, these cables might be just what you’re looking for. When you combine their sonic performance with their exceptional build quality, along with a brand name that will invite pride of ownership and good resale value if you ever want to move up the line, it’s hard to imagine anyone going wrong with the purchase of the Siltech Explorers.

Read the SoundStage! Hi-Fi review.

The gist: Less than you’d expect to spend for Siltech quality.