Portable 3.5mm audio cable review năm 2024

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The Series 2 Portable Y audio cable is Tributaries "Go-To" entry level cable for connecting portable electronic devices such as a phone or tablet to your Hi-Fi.

• 22AWG solid OFC conductors

• PE insulator

• Dual shielded to lower the noise floor

• Low profile moulded RCA & 3.5mm stereo connectors

• Highly flexible black PVC jacket

'Go-To' Entry Level Stereo Audio Cable

The Series 2 Portable Y audio cable is Tributaries "Go-To" entry level cable for connecting portable electronic devices with analogue audio output such as a phone or tablet to your Hi-Fi system.

This MMM version is configured with one male 3.5mm stereo mini plug split to two male RCA connectors.

Key Features: - Designed, packaged and tested in Orlando Florida, USA - Stereo Male 3.5mm to 2x Male RCA connectors - 22AWG solid OFC conductors - PE insulator - Dual shielded to lower the noise floor - Low profile moulded RCA & 3.5mm stereo connectors - Highly flexible black PVC jacket

Developed Specifically for Audio

Tributaries' Series 2 audio cable uses ultra-pure oxygen-free copper (OFC) developed specifically for audio applications. Conductors are solid gauge to prevent grainy distortion caused by stranded wire. The Series 2 Y Adaptor’s light weight and flexible design is 100% shielded to ensure low noise and provide two channel separation for maximum stereo effect.

For the Love of Music - About Tributaries

Tributaries, a family-owned American company, is a leading provider of high-performance and high quality Digital & Analog Audio Interconnects, Speaker Cables, AC Power Products and HDMI Cables.

In the spirit of the true audiophile, Gordon J Gow Technologies, Inc. developed Tributaries cables. Designed by music lovers for music lovers, the Tributaries collection features a stunning array of digital and analogue audio interconnects, speaker cabling systems and power cabling systems constructed with the finest metallurgy and materials. Assembled in the USA with painstakingly meticulous hand craftsmanship, Tributaries integrates Individually insulated interconnect and speaker cable strands with new multi-gauge innovations to create proprietary cable geometries designed to significantly reduce distortion, provide a consistent tonal balance, lower the noise floor and improve detail allowing the music to bloom.

More Information Model Number TRIB2YP.con

Limited Lifetime Warranty Tributaries cables of the following type include a Limited Lifetime Warranty;

HDMI (passive, not active), Analog Audio (RCA, XLR), IEC Power, Speaker Cables, Digital Audio (RCA, Toslink), and USB Cables.

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You’ve just bought a swanky new pair of expensive headphones or speakers, but how to make the most of them? Various guides and conventional audiophile “wisdom” might point you down the road of improving the rest of your setup, right down to the cables and wires that connect things together. You might also find quite a few audiophiles who advocate for splashing hundreds of dollars on cables to get the most out of your fancy new setup.

But before you even begin down this path, you need to look at the specifics of your setup. Most importantly, is your cable carrying a signal to an active or passive component? Speaker wires that need to carry power from an amplifier need to be selected a little more carefully than a short “aux” cable for your car.

Editor’s note: this article was updated on May 16, 2023, to ipdate interlinking and formatting.

What doesn’t matter for cable quality?

Are your cables able to carry enough current? Yes, probably.

Let’s begin with what to avoid—gold is always a good myth to start with. All expensive audio cables on the market and even the cheaper ones will often make a big deal out of “gold plated interconnects” this and that. The reason for this has nothing to do with signal quality, as any metallurgists will tell you that copper and silver are far better conductors. Furthermore, the inner part of the cable will almost always be copper for that exact reason.

Copper oxidizes in the air, which would require constant cleaning or cables wouldn’t last very long. Gold or zinc plating doesn’t tarnish and ensures a longer life. However, you’ll find that even cheap cables have some form of coating that will last the cable’s lifetime. Gold-plating is definitely not worth the extra cost.

The venerable 3.5mm TRS plug, carrier of current.

Another common sales pitch is the need for special shielding or insulation to prevent electromagnetic interference, crosstalk, or noise from other sources. Electromagnetic radiation can actually be a problem in some situations: for very low signal levels, or when dealing with very high-speed digital data. It won’t be an issue over the short distance from your pocket to your headphones, or from an amplifier to the speaker.

The “skin effect” is another common cable myth and you should steer clear of any cable companies that claim their bits of wire fix this apparent problem. The skin effect has practical consequences in the analysis and design of radio-frequency and microwave circuits, and antennas, but does not occur to any meaningful extent at audio signal frequencies so is of no real concern in our application.

Cables, also, cannot affect things like bit depth, sample rate, and the like. So if someone tries to upsell you on fancy cables that promise better audio quality from a digital source: don’t buy from them. Additionally, brand names do not have any influence on the laws of physics. Do not pay more for brand names.

What to look for in the best audiophile cables?

The 3.5mm plug is the standard for portable audio

Low impedance is the key factor of a good quality audio cable, particularly when it comes to speakers and low impedance headphones. Signal loss and filtering can occur if your cable offers a lot of electronic resistance, and particularly when that resistance changes with frequency (impedance). This is usually the case with speakers and headphone drivers.

I won’t bore you with the physics, but essentially a higher source impedance (driver output + wire) reduces the amount of power that reaches the headphones or speakers. Furthermore, speakers and headphone drivers are reactive loads, which means their resistances vary with frequency. As an example, a pair of headphones might have a higher impedance at high frequencies, which would produce an additional loss if you added a high impedance cable in series.

Should you buy expensive audiophile cables?

Even modest materials (like a coathanger) can transmit an audio signal.

Ultimately, all you need from a good quality speaker cable is low resistance, capacitance, and inductance. That’s quite simple for manufacturers to produce without any unnecessary alchemy. If you know where to look, you can find inexpensive cables with the desired basic specifications listed.

If not, you can follow the general rule of thumb that 12 or 14 gauge speaker wire is needed for long wire runs with low-impedance speakers (4 or 6Ω). Meanwhile, 16 gauge wire is fine for runs under 50 feet to 8Ω speakers. For headphones and short connections to active speakers, essentially any cable will do as the power transfer is much lower.

Frequently asked questions about audiophile cables

Then there is something wrong with some of your cables—or the interconnects. Make sure the connections are secure and unbroken.

Are all 3.5 mm audio cables the same?

They might be largely the same in terms of basic functionality but they would likely not be the same in terms of physical construction. Between different cables, the wire gauge could be different, there may or may not be shielding around the internal wires.

How far can you run a 3.5 mm audio cable?

2.5mm, 3.5mm (also called headphone cables), and ¼” audio cables have a maximum distance of 150' on average. Off-the-shelf, standard audio cables will be rated with 150' in mind. It is possible to go further by custom-making something using thicker cable than usual.

Does length of 3.5 mm cable quality matter?

However, the longer the cable, the more likely you are to experience signal loss or interference. As a general rule, it is best to keep 3.5mm cables under 50 feet in length. If you need to run a longer cable, consider using a signal booster or an audio extender.

What is the most professional audio cable connector?

XLR cables are always balanced, meaning they can be long without any signal interference. So XLR cables are also suitable for live performances and professional recording studios. In general, XLR cables are compatible with many old or new devices, including microphones, PA systems, and specific instruments.