Reliable audio cable brands

[calvin1719]

Are there any durable brands that don't break the bank for 3.5mm TRS to RCA and 3.5mm TRS to TRS cables? I'm not looking for "audiophile" level of audio, just something that is a good cable and where the connectors don't corrode or go bad.

I've tried several brands, including Bandridge, Prolink, Ultra-prolink, and others I don't recall. All of them, the jacks either corrode or get damaged internally without rough treatment. Which brand can I buy, preferably on Amazon, that'll last? Right now, the only options I can find are AmazonBasics and Bluerigger.

 

[codwapeace]

Both are good brands for cables. I have not had problems with either. Although, usually Amazon basics is cheaper for a similar quality.

 

[Rockfella]

Your best bets (in India) are Amazon Basics and Bluerigger. Not sure if they have the cables you need though.

 

[sid1712]

I can vouch for Bluerigger and the AmazonBasics cables too, both are pretty great (Especially Bluerigger)

 

[calvin1719]

Thanks for the feedback. Basics is a lot cheaper atm so guess I'll go with that.

 

[psyph3r]

If you want jacks that last a lifetime, there's only one brand that comes to mind - Neutrik.

 

[calvin1719]

If you want jacks that last a lifetime, there's only one brand that comes to mind - Neutrik.

Seems like they only make connectors and not cables?

Why do jacks go bad anyway? Just sitting there connected for years and it'll start acting up. Doesn't seem like asking too much to have a cable that doesn't rot on its own without any undue bend stresses being put on the ends, or lying outside somewhere not being used.

 

[Rockfella]

If you want jacks that last a lifetime, there's only one brand that comes to mind - Neutrik.

I wonder why this brand (and a lot of other amazing brands) never show up in amazon/google search! I know about it now (thx to you) or else it would have never showed up in my amazon searches.

 

[psyph3r]

Seems like they only make connectors and not cables?

Bajaao.com used to sell cables with neutrik jacks, not sure if they have em anymore.

 

[calvin1719]

Bajaao.com used to sell cables with neutrik jacks, not sure if they have em anymore.

They have a couple, but at 2k+. Don't think I'm willing to spend that much.

 

[rdst_1]

They have a couple, but at 2k+. Don't think I'm willing to spend that much.

Buy wires and jacks and get them soldered from the local electrical market if you can't solder yourself. If you already have cables then just buy the jacks.

 

[kvn95ss]

+1 for @rdst_1 suggestion. Invest in good quality connectors and decent wires. When they break just get them resoldered. Just get slightly longer cables so you have enough headroom to trim and resolder cables multiple times.

I've soldered my own 1/4 inch and XLR cables, quality is as good as store bought cables + repairable. Def recommend if you don't mind putting up with the slight hassle.