Analog or Digital? Find more information on different types of audio cables.
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...
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...
The bend radius on a cable is dependent on its thickness (gauge), length, and cable material. Monoprice’s cables carry a certain amount of tolerance and leeway for bending a cable, but we also carry v...
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...
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...
Oxygen-free speaker wires are made of high-purity copper, approximately 99.9% pure, and do not contain copper-clad steel, aluminum, or other metals....
Understanding In-Wall Cable Ratings (CL2): Do You Have to Use Them Inside Walls? You might see in-wall rated or CL2 on a cable and wonder if it's strictly for in-wall installations. the answer is no! ...
There are not multiple strands in optical cables, it is one solid strand....
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...