HOSA HSS-005 REAN 1/4" TRS to REAN 1/4" TRS Pro Balanced Interconnect
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About HOSA HSS-005 REAN 1/4" TRS to REAN 1/4" TRS Pro Balanced Interconnect
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
90% appreciated its wide compatibility, though 10% experienced compatibility issues
When I connected the cables to my monitors and audio interface, they worked great.
The cables worked perfectly with my KRK monitors.
I needed cables for my reference and studio monitors when mastering mixes. I have a set of KRK monitors and these cables worked perfectly.
I had to swap my unbalanced cables for balanced ones due to static/hum issues. It reduced the issues slightly.
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92% liked the secure and reliable connections, while 8% experienced loose connections
When I connected monitors to my audio interface, the cables worked great.
These cables are perfect for my setup and work great. They are plug and play and the sound is spectacular.
I needed to replace my unbalanced cables with balanced ones. It reduced the static/hum issues a little.
I am disappointed with the cable's connectivity, especially since it is listed as 'Pro' but only has a 24-gauge wire, which is not suitable for use with certain amplifiers. The shield is also very thin.
87% found it extremely durable, though 13% encountered fraying
The metal shields on the ends make the cables feel safe and secure, and the build quality is great.
I love the cables with metal shields on the ends, which make them feel safe and secure, indicating great build quality.
The cable feels and looks better with extra shielding and metal jack housing compared to flimsy plastic cables.
I highly recommend the product for its price and performance.
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88% appreciated the ideal length and portability
The length of the cable is perfect for my needs.
If I need independent right/left cables for monitors or mixer outputs, then this is a great deal at this price.
I found the cables perfect for my reference and studio monitors when mastering mixes.
91% praised for its effective shielding, though 9% detected signal degradation
The metal shields on the ends of the cables make me feel safe and secure, and they have great build quality.
The metal shields on the ends of the cables make me feel safe and secure, and the build quality is great.
The extra shielding and metal jack housing of the cable feels and looks better than flimsy cheap plastic cables.
In my low noise short cable length application, the cable shield is thin but works fine.
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87% liked its flexibility and ease of handling
I switched from unbalanced cables to balanced ones due to static/hum issues, and this cable helped reduce the issues a little.
80% praised for its crystal-clear signal, while 20% experienced interference
I experienced great signal quality with no noise or static.
I noticed that the cable did not completely eliminate the static/hum issues, but it did reduce them a little bit.
The cable reduced the static/hum issues slightly.
I had to switch to a different cable with a braided shield to reduce EMI in a noisy environment.
I think the cable picks up hiss and hums easily, maybe due to bad insulation.
88% liked the lightweight and easy-to-handle design, but 12% found it too heavy
The cables worked perfectly with my KRK monitors. There was no noise or static and the signal and quality were great.
The cable easily picks up hiss and hum when connected from my preSonus channel strip to my apollo interface. It seems like the insulation is bad or something.
