Sorry to say, but I have to say alot.

Recent review of HomeDepot 14 guage zip cord by The Absolute Sound is a good example (below link).

Lets face it. HD cable is an ordinary zip cord (it is really an outdoor extension cord) which many yeasayers consider lowest common denominator. The way TAS describe HD "sound" gave it such a rosy picture that have created a [buying] zip cord rush by cable savvies. And many agree with TAS about cable's signature after auditioning it. Some even suggested 100 hours of breakin to fully realize these cables

The question is would there be such a commotion over zip cord if TAS review have not been so positive? Would buyer's review still be positive?

Here is the picture of HD cable in question:


http://www.theabsolutesound.com/news...e_survey2.html