S4 & KRK TRS / XLR question, reccomendations…
Hey all,
I’d like some advice and opinions on what TRS to XLR cable to buy to go from the TRS out of the S4 to the XLR in of a KRK RP6 G2. The XLR connector end would be a male? I’m pretty sure, right?
Also, does anyone use any specific type of cable they have found to be decent and has served them well?
Thanks in advance.
TRS and XLR deliver exactly the same sonic detail (balanced line). Only ‘advantage’ of XLR is added ‘security’ of XLR mount at the monitor. Not usually a consideration with near field monitoring. I use Planet Waves - lifetime guarantee - ANY snags they will get replaced, no questions asked.
I bought a 6 pack of cables off Amazon for $30. Haven’t had a problem with them at all.
I’ve bought XLR to XLR cables from Guitar Center that also have Lifetime replacement on them.
EDIT
Oh I just noticed you were in the UK. I am not sure Guitar Center exists out there.
Something like this?
Based on this picture:
I’m positive that cable would work.
Yup - only you don’t need 4m for close-field monitoring. VXT’s have a setting to reduce ground hum, RP’s don’t - avoid excess cable.
Yeah, looking at 2 meters really. Going to ring them today and see if they can make me one.
The KRKs have 1/4" inputs, just use 1/4" TRS cables it is the same exact sound quality.
For cables buy from www.monoprice.com. You can get awesome gold plated cables for like $4, that’s what I use. Don’t waste your money spending $20-$30 a cable for lesser quality non gold plated cables. Brand name cables have such a high markup it is ridiculous, I also think the monoprice ones are better quality all around and even the wire is more flexible than the $30 guitar center cables I have.
I use these with my KRKs http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10244&cs_id=1024406&p_id=4793&seq=1&format=2
if you really want the XLR connector then
I like using the 1/4" connectors for my monitors just because they look cleaner and have a more satisfying feel to plug in than XLRs. 
They’re in the US unfortunately. 
Try the Planet Waves website mate.
Hmmm a while back they used to ship to the uk…
Going to pay a shit load on postage from monoprice!
Found them for £25 for 2 on Amazon. Free post and packaging!
As Xonetacular said the KRKs have balanced TRS inputs as well as the XLRs so you might as well just get standard TRS cables. I got a pair from Maplins and they’re fine:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/stereo-quarterin-jack-leads-224831?ordercode=N44FY
Just to clarify, stereo jack leads are the same as balanced mono jack leads. There’s an explanation if you follow the link to my audio cables article in my sig if you need it.
@ OmniRoss - FEP’s article is superb - give it a read.
^whenever you center your posts I always get confused and think you aren’t posting anything since there is no text on the left.
dito.
Also, @OP: use TRS cables. They’re fine. Also, the guy that mentioned cable hum either doesn’t know the difference between balanced and unbalanced or has a more serious issue going on…probably a ground loop.
As for your first question…I’m a bit of a fan of Mogami cables for DJ, Live Sound, and Recording and Canare or George L for guitar stuff. But, realistically, any cable works just fine. Use what you can get a decent price on. Most of my cables other than what’s mentioned above are Guitar Center’s store brand. They sound fine and have a lifetime replacement warranty that’s convenient enough that they’re usually not worth bothering to fix unless you need them right then. There might be a retailer on your side of the pond that has something similar. If not…buy something that you can fix yourself and learn how to solder.
Just, DO NOT BUY MONSTER. They’re overpriced, crap, and the only way to fix them is to cut them and buy other people’s connectors anyway.
+1
Thanks for all your help guys, I read the article posted above.
Went for these in the end…
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the pic shows a monoprice cable with the price inflated 4x, that’s the same product I posted above for $4
You just paid $21 for a $4 cable.
Don’t get me wrong it is a good cable but just saying…