Why would anyone spend a whole lot more for a microphone cable just because it's called a "Monster Cable?" Primarily, because of the replacement guarantee.  read more »

RCA plugs aside, cables with pre-molded connectors are not good and tend to fail at the wire/connector junction. Some low end cables use flimsy copper wire woven in with what looks like cotton.  read more »

Balanced cables use three electrical lines. A ground, a line out (hot), and a return (cold).  read more »