Don't get carried away with cables, especially power cables. If you buy a good amp, the power cables are more than sufficient same with subs. The cables do look pretty and the box it comes in is very nice. There are some great cables out there that will not break the bank. And ethernet cable is designed to pass data. Buying a cable with a higher band with that you not going to use is not going to make a difference. Same with hdmi cables, they ether work or they don't . I have been useing bluejeans cables for years and they are a fantastic cable l. There not pretty it's great materials at a fraction of the cost. Save your money put it elsewhere. Just ny option
I don’t have XLR connections. I don’t have any hum in my system, and when I did hear a slight hum, I switched to Monoprice RCA cables, and hum was gone.
@@hatoraidcowboy People that spend big money on kit and cheap out on cables might as well cheap out on kit too, they will never hear or see what it can do.
Currently, I use cables I got from Blue Jeans Cables. When I upgrade to a preamp with XLR, I will have to move from RCA cables. At some point, I will also have to upgrade the projector HDMI cable for 8K. Until then, I will bookmark this video and enjoy the comments.
This seems more like an advert than any kind of informative review. The reason you got rid of the interference when using XLR was nothing to do with the quality of the cable and everything to do with how XLR works. Differential input: The receiving electronics in XLR cables only accept the difference between the two signals, rejecting noise that is the same on both conductors
@@hatoraidcowboy You're ignoring his point, the quality of the cable is irrelevant in this case because he's absolutely correct that XLR cables are poignant at removing noise and interference. It's a reason why you see pre-amp systems with standard XLR outputs to minimize that distortion. You're either ignorant to how cables work or you're one of those guys audio salesman at Circuit City 20 years ago convincing layman that Monster Cables are better than regular ones.
@iamski I know how XLR cables work. The title of the video is WHY I chose to go with higher end cables. As soon as people see Audioquest they’re gonna go off in the comments. I’m just sharing my home theater journey. I’m not looking to argue and I’m not gonna.
@@paulupton7698everyone has experience and information different from your path. If you want only affirming information to what you have already chosen, you may need to stop listening to channels that share opinions that you can't handle. Confirmation bias does exist.
XLR is simply the way to go on cabling vs RCA. It is inherently more stable, and can easily remove signal noise from RCAs that just do not ground well and actually act as large antennas in your system. Solar power really adds a large random bit of problems on many systems. I have solar with battery backup. When my battery takes over and vice versa there is a voltage fluctuation that makes my receiver and computer reboot. My solution was to add an UPS inline with my Panamax power conditioner. It is not healthy to have your equipment rebooting constantly. Sometimes power conditioning isn't enough! Steady power and fluctuations may need some help by adding battery power in the loop.
@tkcdac Never had sound problems with QED RCA Cables to Power Amp, sounds great. XLR cables are only needed for longer runs RCA is good for shorter connection
@@Music.Movies.67 Great points. I had no problems with my long run RCAs until I changed to a more sensitive speaker. After seeing that, mess I had to move to XLR my other cables. Quite frankly, if your cable type brings in noise with a longer run, then it is on the smaller runs as well, but you just aren't magnifying the inherent weakness that remains in the cable. Changing to quality cables is removing death from a thousand cuts. You may not see the issue with one, but slowly and surely noise is added into the system in random places. XLR isn't that much more than RCA, and I like the connectors that lock in. Pull enough on most RCA's and you are pulling the connectors to an early death. I would encourage you to play with the change. The Audio Quest HDMI cables are heavenly for being fast and low noise.
@@hatoraidcowboy because I went to the link you shared. Went to the bottom to see where they were located. Sketchy storage unit in Florida. Access Self Storage in Davie Florida.
If you get RCA cables that are made with quad microphone wire, you won't hear any hum. RCA cables that are made with Mogami W2534 or Canare L-4E6S wire. That is what I use and I have no hum.
@@hatoraidcowboy yeah, that is the type of wire that is used to make XLR cables. That is also why they cost more than the basic RCA cables. They also will have a nicer RCA connecter as well.
You don't need quad wire to reject noise, you need shielding primarily. I know it's a good cable and very popular, but it actually performs worse than 2 wire coax in some ways. Canare L-5CFB RG-6 for example. I used the L-3CFB for smaller holes in the floor, and use it with all 4 of my 10-55ft sub runs, and my 50ft run to my Record Player Preamp.
@@andrewskaterrr you are correct in the shielding. However the quad wires I mentioned are shielded. I have made RCA cables with the Mogami W2534 wire before. The other cables I have, I bought them from World's Best Cables. My runs are short because I am using it to go from my amps to my processor.
This was a fantastic video. Very helpful for anyone curious about cable upgrades and their value. I always go with XLR in my systems where possible. It offers me cleaner, sound and easier connectivity. I use Mogami but have tried other brands. I didn’t note much if any difference between XLR cables. I also swapped out all of my power cables to Audioquest. I did notice a difference indeed over the ones that came with my electronics. That said, I bought some off the wall brand power cables from Amazon. They were much more affordable. There was no audible or visible difference to me on my electronics with either the Audioquest or the off brand ones from Amazon. The Ethernet cables are pure snake oil for me. Data won’t get there any faster. Plus the cables in the walls, and from the internet service provider aren’t built with all those buzzwords on the back of box. Lastly, I have been using power conditioners and good surge suppression for years. The Niagara line is awesome, but pricey. It was worth it to me because of how inconsistent power is in my community. Just an awesome video
Thank you Rob! And thanks for sharing your experience with different cables. With all the recent storms we’ve had, I def want to invest in better gear for the times when the power goes out unexpectedly.
fancy ethernet cables are same as gold plated optical audio cables xD just be sure you get oxygen free cables thats all you need. braided are the best but dont costs hundreds of dollars. only the brands are selling them at a profit margin of 1000% or higher.
Hi, I always used Audioquest, till I discovered Maze Audio, you should give them a try, I always buy their higher-end silver plated and so on, and Also their braided cables. I am extremely happy with them and much cheaper than Audioquest. I also used to use the K2 for AQ where 20K each XLR, RCA, and Even the Ethernet cables I use are AQ .
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Don't get carried away with cables, especially power cables. If you buy a good amp, the power cables are more than sufficient same with subs. The cables do look pretty and the box it comes in is very nice. There are some great cables out there that will not break the bank. And ethernet cable is designed to pass data. Buying a cable with a higher band with that you not going to use is not going to make a difference. Same with hdmi cables, they ether work or they don't . I have been useing bluejeans cables for years and they are a fantastic cable l. There not pretty it's great materials at a fraction of the cost. Save your money put it elsewhere. Just ny option
I don’t have XLR connections. I don’t have any hum in my system, and when I did hear a slight hum, I switched to Monoprice RCA cables, and hum was gone.
Noice! I’ve tried many different brands of rca and I’ve always gotten hum
@@hatoraidcowboy The one thing that I wish RCA cables had, that XLR cables have is different color cables.
I have Monoprice as well!
QED Performance Audio 40i RCA Cables are Great no Hum at all
@Music.Movies.67 Interesting I’ve never heard of this brand
Yes, I use high quality Mogami cables in my 9.3.6 system. These are most commonly used in $$$$ studios and work great for my system.
Ooohhh Fancy! 😃
@@hatoraidcowboy People that spend big money on kit and cheap out on cables might as well cheap out on kit too, they will never hear or see what it can do.
@robjohnson9235 Good point!
Currently, I use cables I got from Blue Jeans Cables. When I upgrade to a preamp with XLR, I will have to move from RCA cables. At some point, I will also have to upgrade the projector HDMI cable for 8K. Until then, I will bookmark this video and enjoy the comments.
Blue Jean Cables for the win
🤣
This seems more like an advert than any kind of informative review.
The reason you got rid of the interference when using XLR was nothing to do with the quality of the cable and everything to do with how XLR works.
Differential input: The receiving electronics in XLR cables only accept the difference between the two signals, rejecting noise that is the same on both conductors
This video is whatever you want it to be. Title never said review tho.
@@hatoraidcowboy You're ignoring his point, the quality of the cable is irrelevant in this case because he's absolutely correct that XLR cables are poignant at removing noise and interference. It's a reason why you see pre-amp systems with standard XLR outputs to minimize that distortion. You're either ignorant to how cables work or you're one of those guys audio salesman at Circuit City 20 years ago convincing layman that Monster Cables are better than regular ones.
@iamski I know how XLR cables work.
The title of the video is WHY I chose to go with higher end cables. As soon as people see Audioquest they’re gonna go off in the comments. I’m just sharing my home theater journey. I’m not looking to argue and I’m not gonna.
All TH-cam videos, particularly about hifi, cables and so on, are all commercials!
@@paulupton7698everyone has experience and information different from your path. If you want only affirming information to what you have already chosen, you may need to stop listening to channels that share opinions that you can't handle. Confirmation bias does exist.
This explains why your system sounds as good as mine. Its all about the cables! 👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo!!!
BridgeeQuest FTW!
What about the wiring in the walls?
Not sure if they’re rated for in wall
XLR is simply the way to go on cabling vs RCA. It is inherently more stable, and can easily remove signal noise from RCAs that just do not ground well and actually act as large antennas in your system.
Solar power really adds a large random bit of problems on many systems.
I have solar with battery backup. When my battery takes over and vice versa there is a voltage fluctuation that makes my receiver and computer reboot.
My solution was to add an UPS inline with my Panamax power conditioner. It is not healthy to have your equipment rebooting constantly.
Sometimes power conditioning isn't enough! Steady power and fluctuations may need some help by adding battery power in the loop.
@tkcdac
Never had sound problems with QED RCA Cables to Power Amp, sounds great.
XLR cables are only needed for longer runs
RCA is good for shorter connection
Very good points also!
@@Music.Movies.67 Great points. I had no problems with my long run RCAs until I changed to a more sensitive speaker. After seeing that, mess I had to move to XLR my other cables. Quite frankly, if your cable type brings in noise with a longer run, then it is on the smaller runs as well, but you just aren't magnifying the inherent weakness that remains in the cable. Changing to quality cables is removing death from a thousand cuts. You may not see the issue with one, but slowly and surely noise is added into the system in random places.
XLR isn't that much more than RCA, and I like the connectors that lock in. Pull enough on most RCA's and you are pulling the connectors to an early death. I would encourage you to play with the change.
The Audio Quest HDMI cables are heavenly for being fast and low noise.
Wish you would do some new atmos movie reviews
Lol I have a whole playlist of movie reviews
Are you using high end cables in your home theater setup? Which brands and why?
AudioQuest. Best cable for most applications. Buy once and don't worry about it ever again.
@@tkcdac Yessir
No because it's 100% a scam. You think miles of power lines don't matter until it hits the last 6ft to your equipment? LOL
Man, in Australia we have regulated power. Plug in and play ,what is a power conditioner ,sounds like a wank
Must be nice lol
Yo dawg, the Bridgee US store address is a sketchy storage unit 😂
Why you say that lol
@@hatoraidcowboy because I went to the link you shared. Went to the bottom to see where they were located. Sketchy storage unit in Florida. Access Self Storage in Davie Florida.
🤷🏻♂️The cables work great. I cant talk to where they store they’re product lol
If you get RCA cables that are made with quad microphone wire, you won't hear any hum. RCA cables that are made with Mogami W2534 or Canare L-4E6S wire. That is what I use and I have no hum.
Interesting!
@@hatoraidcowboy yeah, that is the type of wire that is used to make XLR cables. That is also why they cost more than the basic RCA cables. They also will have a nicer RCA connecter as well.
You don't need quad wire to reject noise, you need shielding primarily. I know it's a good cable and very popular, but it actually performs worse than 2 wire coax in some ways. Canare L-5CFB RG-6 for example. I used the L-3CFB for smaller holes in the floor, and use it with all 4 of my 10-55ft sub runs, and my 50ft run to my Record Player Preamp.
@@andrewskaterrr you are correct in the shielding. However the quad wires I mentioned are shielded. I have made RCA cables with the Mogami W2534 wire before. The other cables I have, I bought them from World's Best Cables. My runs are short because I am using it to go from my amps to my processor.
Are you not using s video? How about component video?
S video and optical 5.1 mane
This was a fantastic video. Very helpful for anyone curious about cable upgrades and their value.
I always go with XLR in my systems where possible. It offers me cleaner, sound and easier connectivity. I use Mogami but have tried other brands. I didn’t note much if any difference between XLR cables.
I also swapped out all of my power cables to Audioquest. I did notice a difference indeed over the ones that came with my electronics. That said, I bought some off the wall brand power cables from Amazon. They were much more affordable. There was no audible or visible difference to me on my electronics with either the Audioquest or the off brand ones from Amazon.
The Ethernet cables are pure snake oil for me. Data won’t get there any faster. Plus the cables in the walls, and from the internet service provider aren’t built with all those buzzwords on the back of box.
Lastly, I have been using power conditioners and good surge suppression for years. The Niagara line is awesome, but pricey. It was worth it to me because of how inconsistent power is in my community.
Just an awesome video
Thank you Rob! And thanks for sharing your experience with different cables. With all the recent storms we’ve had, I def want to invest in better gear for the times when the power goes out unexpectedly.
Using copper free cables from Amazon, definitely not high-end but not bottom of the barrel. Haven't had any issues.
Xlr cable connection removes any distortion and noise by design. Xlr cable length doesn't matter. Video is invalid. Lol.
The video comment was in general to higher end cables lol
Makes no difference what you pay for hdmi cables.if they are certified they are all the same
All cables are not certified for 8K 48 gbps bandwidth and certainly not isf certified.
Ewww... a can of worms. Hehe
The comments will come and they will be harsh 🤷🏻♂️ lol
Good for the watch hours. Hehe
Lol
i use those cheap amazon ones that look sexually attractive. They are actually very good for they money and they are 10 awg. Audiocrast or crest.
Fancy ethernet cables. Lmfao
fancy ethernet cables are same as gold plated optical audio cables xD just be sure you get oxygen free cables thats all you need. braided are the best but dont costs hundreds of dollars. only the brands are selling them at a profit margin of 1000% or higher.
U brave to speak the truth.
LOL
Hi, I always used Audioquest, till I discovered Maze Audio, you should give them a try, I always buy their higher-end silver plated and so on, and Also their braided cables. I am extremely happy with them and much cheaper than Audioquest. I also used to use the K2 for AQ where 20K each XLR, RCA, and Even the Ethernet cables I use are AQ .
I’ll look them up thanks!
@@hatoraidcowboy Anytime, I am sure you will like them, excellent quality.