Are More Expensive Cables Worth It? (…with audio examples)

August 2nd, 2022 by

Mic cables and instrument cables can cost anywhere from 5 bucks into the hundreds of dollars. Are the more expensive ones worth it? And, do they actually SOUND any different?

Justin Colletti auditions a handful of cables in a variety of price ranges and lengths, showing the differences in design and letting you hear for yourself whether there’s any sound quality upgrade with the more expensive options.

Big thanks to our friends at Hosa for partnering with us on this video to help make it free to the public. Be sure to visit their super handy Cable Finder widget at hosatech.com/products/cable-finder

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