Audio Cables

Analog or Digital? Find more information on different types of audio cables.

• If a cable says in-wall; do I have to use the cable in-wall?

  You are not required to use an in-wall rated cable exclusively within walls; you can use these cables anywhere you normally use regular cables.  The term in-wall indicates that the cable meets specifi...

• What is the difference between TS, TRS and TRRS?

  TS, TRS, and TRRS refer to different types of audio connectors that vary in their number of contact points: TS (Tip-Sleeve) Two contact points: tip and sleeve Also called a mono jack Typical uses: Gui...

• What if the Toslink Cable connector will not fit into the toslink port?

  Examine the tip of the connector; it should have a shiny, metallic gold tip. If you notice a plastic tip, gently pinch it and pull it off to reveal the gold tip underneath. Ensure that the connector i...

• What are the various names for the headphone jack so I can search for the various items in regards to headphones and its accessories?

  The headphone audio jack is commonly referred to as a 3.5mm jack, 1/8-inch jack, stereo plug, mini plug, or aux (auxiliary) port. It can also be converted to RCA using adapter cables. Keep these terms...

• What are the oxygen free speaker wires made of?

  Oxygen-free speaker wires are composed of high-purity copper, typically containing 99.9% or more pure copper. This type of copper, often referred to as Oxygen-Free High Conductivity (OFHC) copper, is ...

• Are your Toslink Digital Optical cables plastic or glass? Is one better than the other?

  All our Toslink cables are POF (Plastic Optical Fiber). For most audio systems, you should not hear any difference between a plastic optical cable and a glass quartz optical cable unless you are at le...