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What cables?

Post by serox » Mon Aug 01, 2011 1:24 pm

Some of my cables have fallen apart after many years of abuse.

Will I notice much difference between these two cables? I use them for my Technics, mixer and PC.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HQ-Twin-Phono ... 562b5ea9d6

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5m-gold-2-x-r ... 3cb985f30e
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Re: What cables?

Post by samkablaam » Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:38 pm

theres little to no quality difference between expensive and cheap cables of the same type. the main thing you pay for is build quality and connector quality. Saying that, the cheap ones you posted do look a bit like they wont last, with regards to the cable and connector.

Also, 10m is a bit much. Longer unbalanced cables are more prone to noise.
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Re: What cables?

Post by FSTZ » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:03 pm

buy cheap, buy twice

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Re: What cables?

Post by -[2]DAY_- » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:16 pm

FSTZ wrote:buy cheap, buy twice
is that advice, or a warning? lol just wondering. I could see going either way
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Re: What cables?

Post by daft cunt » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:35 pm

samkablaam wrote:theres little to no quality difference between expensive and cheap cables of the same type.
Did you actually try good cables on your system ? i found that actually makes quite a difference.

Serox, can't recommend on those you mentioned. It's worth going to your local store and ask them.
Btw, get XLR connectors wherever you can but you already knew that :6:

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Re: What cables?

Post by FSTZ » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:56 pm

-[2]DAY_- wrote:
FSTZ wrote:buy cheap, buy twice
is that advice, or a warning? lol just wondering. I could see going either way
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I guess it's a warning

you can buy cheap cables that cost $5.00 and they will last for a year... maybe

Mogami, Livewire and Monster have lifetime warranties, so if the cable breaks (which is rare) you can take it to the shop you bought it from and they will replace it on the spot, free of charge.

invest wisely. even when it comes to cables

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Re: What cables?

Post by blinx » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:56 pm

I use monster for my rca's! Never had a problem... but i also have cheap rcas in the bag as back ups too just in case day of a show i get to crazy and rip an end off or something lol backups are always a necesity in my book.
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Re: What cables?

Post by serox » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:21 am

daft tnuc wrote:
samkablaam wrote:theres little to no quality difference between expensive and cheap cables of the same type.
Did you actually try good cables on your system ? i found that actually makes quite a difference.

Serox, can't recommend on those you mentioned. It's worth going to your local store and ask them.
Btw, get XLR connectors wherever you can but you already knew that :6:
I have XLR on my sound card but not on my mixer or power amp (I dont think). What would you do then?
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Re: What cables?

Post by samkablaam » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:24 am

do your or amp mixer have any balanced inputs?
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Re: What cables?

Post by serox » Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:49 pm

samkablaam wrote:do your or amp mixer have any balanced inputs?
is that to do with the wires? no sorry, no idea! :oops:
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