Battle Of Budget XLR Cables

[gerG]

...wait, amplitude modulation of a carrier frequency? Seems to ring a bell.

 

[Rock Rabbit]

Last picture is not a problem of the fake cable, seems that the RMA test stop at the initial calibration burst, less amplitude or front end saturation due to high common mode noise (?)

 

[Rock Rabbit]

To "test" a balanced cable for shield swapping, insert cable on audio interface. Grab the cable with your hand and mains hum raise by 30-40 dB in a misconfigured one

 

[Angsty]

Got my 2 foot WBC XLR cables last night. Pretty happy with them so far. One thing that I noted is that there is no left-right indicator with the cable pair. "Solved" with white and red cable ties around the XLR barrels.

 

[dan31]

I have been very satisfied with the Benchmark XLR cables, that are Canare terminated Neutrik XLR. I like them more than my MIT interconnects.

 

[Angsty]

I have been very satisfied with the Benchmark XLR cables, that are Canare terminated Neutrik XLR. I like them more than my MIT interconnects.

The Benchmark price seems similar to BJC for similar build.

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ StarQuad XLR Cable for Analog Audio

BENCHMARK STUDIO&STAGE™ ANALOG XLR CABLES Benchmark Studio&Stage™ Analog XLR Cables combine the best cable, connectors, and construction techniques in order to offer performance that meets the demands of world-class studios, while providing the strength and reliability required for stage...

benchmarkmedia.com

 

[Labjr]

The Benchmark price seems similar to BJC for similar build.

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ StarQuad XLR Cable for Analog Audio

BENCHMARK STUDIO&STAGE™ ANALOG XLR CABLES Benchmark Studio&Stage™ Analog XLR Cables combine the best cable, connectors, and construction techniques in order to offer performance that meets the demands of world-class studios, while providing the strength and reliability required for stage...

benchmarkmedia.com

Both sites are expensive. Make your own. The cable is about 60 cents a foot and connectors are about $3 each.

 

[Russ_L]

Serious question, what is blacker backgrounds?

You, Chrispy and dc655321 missed my sarcasm. As “audiophiles“ we MUST have expensive power cords. Also, Triode Pete is a close friend so didn’t pay anywhere close to retail.
Russ

 

[Russ_L]

Got my 2 foot WBC XLR cables last night. Pretty happy with them so far. One thing that I noted is that there is no left-right indicator with the cable pair. "Solved" with white and red cable ties around the XLR barrels.

Who was the dealer for these cables? Tnx.

Russ

 

[Angsty]

Who was the dealer for these cables? Tnx.

Russ

I purchased these from Amazon. WBC sells a wide variety of cables via Amazon.

 

[dan31]

Make your own is fine for people that are experienced. If your not up to speed on soldering perhaps paying someone who does it day in and day out is a prudent investment. I think I will give Benchmark my money when I need longer cables. Money well spent in my book.

 

[Angsty]

Make your own is fine for people that are experienced. If your not up to speed on soldering perhaps paying someone who does it day in and day out is a prudent investment. I think I will give Benchmark my money when I need longer cables. Money well spent in my book.

I can agree. The time spent acquiring components and assembling a short cable was not a good trade-off for the $30 I spent on the WBC. Spending double for Benchmark or BJC doesn’t seem far fetched depending on how you value your time and the brand. Now, $300 for a 2 ft cable would be a very different valuation, to me.

 

[Russ_L]

I purchased these from Amazon. WBC sells a wide variety of cables via Amazon.

Thanks Angsty.

Russ

 

[PoorishDecision]

I wouldn't pay the premium for the benchmark cables especially factoring in their price is per single cable length. Buying them custom made by a reputable professional av/pa supplier would be far more economic, you'd be surprised how many businesses provide this service.

 

[Veri]

I wouldn't pay the premium for the benchmark cables especially factoring in their price is per single cable length. Buying them custom made by a reputable professional av/pa supplier would be far more economic, you'd be surprised how many businesses provide this service.

Oh yeah, good cables but they aren't even sold as pairs which is a little odd and thus quite pricy :s

 

[Angsty]

Oh yeah, good cables but they aren't even sold as pairs which is a little odd and thus quite pricy :s

Same for BJC - sold as individual cables, which makes sense for professional use.

 

[Labjr]

This company is more reasonable. They seem to have a good selection. Canare, Mogami etc. Free Shipping over $20. I haven't used them yet so I can't personally recommend.

Custom Audio Cables

www.performanceaudio.com

 

[PoorishDecision]

Same for BJC - sold as individual cables, which makes sense for professional use.

I looked at their cables look like solid no bs designs, I'm in new zealand so everything imported is hella expensive sadly. I've used wbc on Amazon in the past and can wholeheartedly recommend them, I'm buying cables from a professional sound system installer now. It's easier and cheaper in my use case but ymmv.

 

[DualTriode]

Got my 2 foot WBC XLR cables last night. Pretty happy with them so far. One thing that I noted is that there is no left-right indicator with the cable pair. "Solved" with white and red cable ties around the XLR barrels.

Hello,

It is not just left and right.

It is sub-woofer, it is left right times 3 amplifiers ......

Some times I use colored tape and a Sharpie marker pen.

Thanks DT

 

[Blumlein 88]

Hello,

It is not just left and right.

It is sub-woofer, it is left right times 3 amplifiers ......

Some times I use colored tape and a Sharpie marker pen.

Thanks DT

Some who custom make cables can provide several colored cables.