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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

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.

buy cheap, buy twice

FSTZ wrote:buy cheap, buy twice

is that advice, or a warning? lol just wondering. I could see going either way

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

-[2]DAY_- wrote:

FSTZ wrote:buy cheap, buy twice

is that advice, or a warning? lol just wondering. I could see going either way

IT'S A THREAT!~! LOL

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

you will hear the difference

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.

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

I have XLR on my sound card but not on my mixer or power amp (I dont think). What would you do then?

do your or amp mixer have any balanced inputs?

samkablaam wrote:do your or amp mixer have any balanced inputs?

is that to do with the wires? no sorry, no idea!