GLS Audio 1/4" Plugs for Patch Cables, Balanced Cables, Snakes - TRS Male Stereo 1/4 Inch Phono 6.3mm Phone Plug Bulk - 20 Pack

First, I've been doing Radio/Electronics as both a hobby and a profession for over 60 years. In that time I've made more than my share of cables, audio, RF, you name it. (Wish I had a dollar in my pocket for every cable I've made or repaired in the past 60+ years).I recently added a Behringer 12 Chan iaudio mixer to my Ham Radio and Shortwave receiver setup. Intent, route the audio from ALL my radios AND the computer to the Fender Passport Pro 150 Stereo PA system that serves as the radio/music room audio system. "Stock" cables wouldn't do as my transmitters would get into the sound system when I'm talking (NOTHING like 120Watts of audio feedback between the speakers and the radio microphone in a 14x20 foot radio room).***********************************************************Since RF filtered audio cables aren't the 'norm' I had to make my own with double shielded cable, and since I had to buy the 1/4" TRS plugs anyway, chose the GLS plugs for the task. I've used these before (bought at the local music store at a higher price) for my guitar & piano cords so I was aware of their quality (cheap plugs often have connection problems between the solder lug and the body or tip of the plug, makes for erratic operation.NOT SO with these plugs, they're the good stuff, and there was enough room in the body to install two small 1/8 Watt resistors and a capacitor for the RF filters. The results were nice "RF Quiet" connections between the radio, mixer & amplifier.I still have a few left but I WILL be buying some more as I'm always making/repairing cables for the church and other musicians.

I've done recording studio wiring for many years including owning/wiring my own studio. I no longer do studio work as a job but more so as personal hobby work. In the past I've used Neutrik and Switchcraft connectors which have are widely used due to their reliability and durability. I have recently been wiring a few studio racks which included patch bays that use a 1/4in balanced TRS connector. I decided to give these GLS connectors a try due to them being more budget friendly than the bigger name brands I have used in the past. I found them to be just as good as the Switchcraft and Neutrik connectors I've used. The only con I could find with these connectors as compared to the others is with the end clamp that crimps onto the cable and is intended for a strain relief. The GLS connector strain relief clamps comes semi pre-closed where you would need to slide the cable through the crimp end. I prefer for the crimp to be fully open so you can lay the cable into the connector and then crimp the strain relief down after the mic cable is soldered. It's just a minor inconvenience where I just used a pair of needle nose pliers to fully open the wire crimps so I could lay the wire into the connector, perform my solders and then re-bend the crimps back down for the strain relief onto the mic cable. The quality and durability is definitely on par with the bigger name brands.

These weigh-in at approximately 30% lighter than pro TRS Switchcraft connectors do, so they are not nearly as robust, but they are functional nonetheless. Most of the thinness is reflected in the shield and inside shield connector, but connectors stay sturdy on axis and don't spin or wobble like other cheap connectors do. They solder pretty easily.Best used for a more semi-permanent install, like studio, in a rack, broadcast, and so on. I would not recommend them for plug-and-unplug heavy road use outside of a rack.

I had a need to make some 1/4" Patch Cables for out PA System at my church. I tossed the idea of just buying ready-made jumpers, or make them myself. I do KNOW how I solder and the quality of cables I strive to make. I purchased these 1/4" TRS plugs for my purpose. They are very well made and soldered easily. The cable clamp was actually heavier gauge metal than I suspected it was. Again, it was quality.I would definitely recommend these to anyone wishing to use TRS connectors on their projects. No, they are not gold-plated, but then again... some of the plated ones I have used in the past did not strike me as a good quality plug in construction. I have actually had connection problems with a couple of gold plated ones I purchased a few years ago. NOT purchased from this vendor!Another thing I noticed with these plugs is the Fiberglass insulator in the construction. I've had many over the years that use plastic.... low temperature style and have had them melt while soldering them. Also they tend to get loose between the conductors after a few years.Visit the GLS Site as well!

I make fair amount of audio cables for myself. This 1/4 inch TRS plug is pretty good. The tabs takes solder easily. The ground tab is fairly stiff. You want a stiff tab, since it works as a strain relief. You probably want to wrap electric tape between the two signal tabs and the ground tab. They are fairly close. If you just leave them as is, they could touch.Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.

The GLS connectors are great for tightly spaced patch bays, and are of a quality similar to Switchcraft. At the price they can't be beat. Use good wire by Canare or Mogami and you will have top notch custom cables. Strain relief is good if you know how to prepare wire properly and clamp the jacket, they tolerate rework well, and I have never gotten a bad one or had one fall apart from too much heat. Confirmed a good choice!

I would definitely order these again. The plating on connector accepts solder easily. At first I thought the insulator sleeves were missing, but they fit snugly inside the shell, which means one less thing to handle when assembling the connectors. 5-stars.