All lengths less 8ft are still subject to the $80 price per cable. There is a point where materials and labor collide. If you wish to have your cables less than 8ft please let me know when purchasing them.
Spade Update:
Schmitt Custom Audio Cables will now be using Gold Plated Copper Spades on all speaker cables that request spade terminations The last photo in the listing.
Specs:
1/4-5/16 Copper spade Lug, Gold plated, 8 AWG Maximum Wire gauge.
Combination spade size fits both 1/4" and 5/16" Terminals and Binding posts, the most common sizes. Crimp or solderable. A great replacement for any high-end Spade on any high-end cable. Direct Heavy Gold Plating over Copper
 
PRICING IS FOR 1 CABLE""
Each 8ft Cable Consists of Highly Stranded, Twisted True 12 Gauge Oxygen Free 100% pure fine stranded Copper Speaker Cable Capped with 24kt Gold Plated Pure Copper Screw Type Banana Plug Connectors or gold plated copper spades For the Ultimate Connection and Dressed in Black Braided Sleeves along with a Premium Selection of Black and Red Heat Shrink.

Other color options are:Denim, Fire, Brown, Camo Green, Platinum Grey, Lavender, Reggae, Aqua, Denim, Checkered flag and Black.

PRICE FOR ONE (1) A standard of 8ft 12 gauge cables with your choice of connectors and sleeve starts at $70.