Just checked the Musicians Friend catalog -- a single 20-foot XLR cable
for $2.99, though you would have to buy two for stereo. Given the
rigors of home use, this cable would probably last forever.
Nonetheless, an RCA cable is still cheaper.

The other difference in cost may be the cable itself -- while most
musicians don't buy into the cable mystique, ruggedness and flexibility
are important. Also, a cable used for live performance has to be free
of microphonics when you step on it.

Happy to report that Monster Cable sells two different cables for
electric bass, depending on whether you play rock or jazz. Since I play
in a "variety" band, does it mean I should change cables in between
songs? ;-)

Jade wrote:
Hi there. I was just wondering what made XLR terminated cables cost
so much
more than RCA terminated ones. Is there a difference in terms of
connection
or sound quality?

Thanks

Jade (Newbie)