If you want long cables, get a high quality one, but don't buy one, make one, check this out:
http://home.new.rr.com/zaph/audio/audio-cables.html
The same cable as this pre-built from retailers can be about $100 for a 1 meter length, check it out for yourself:
http://www.audionut.com/pk4/store.pl?view_product=2