Has anyone CUT these open and looked at the shielding and build quality? Do you have photos to?
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I too am interested in knowing the shielding type. Dear sellers: company reputation and QC methods are irrelevant here.
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CBI has been in business for over 25 years and all C.B.I. manufactured products must pass extensive quality control testing and inspection before shipment.
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Sorry I didn't ask about the reputation or how long they have been in business.
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I haven't seen these particular cables, but I do have some low end ones I bought 10-15 years back that had name brand high quality ends and were good cables. My best guess is that these are their low-end import/economy cables that are mentioned on the CBI site. Probably, non-brand name connectors, a very basic cable/jacket with a spiral shield. I found this on a CBI Professional Wiring Systems PDF: ML2: CBI 24 Gauge Balanced Wire - Very Flexible - Made in USA CBI Nickel XLR's - Hand Soldered in our NY Production Facility Cable Colors: Blk, Red, Blu, Pur, Yel, and Grn 15 16.50 A Trouble Free, Basic Microphone Cable From our CB2 Line of Quality Import Cables Economical / Promotional Cable MLC-20ft Note: It states in one place it is a USA made cable and in another that it is an imported cable. I like and use their products, I would stay away from the low end stuff from just about anyone. These would make good, inexpensive, short term, back-up cables if one of your good ones failed; I wouldn't use these in front of an audience that I was getting paid to entertain......for very long............ That is my professional opinion. Hope this helps.
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I didn't think they felt cheap at all. I thought they looked and felt like professional quality. I've had mine since June 2014, so about 6 months with no issues. Now granted I've basically plugged them in and left them. They get switched occasionally from game system to game system, but nothing like the wear a DJ would probably put on them so I can't give an informed response if they'd hold up. It seems like they would if they were treated with normal care.
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I've had mine for about two years...maybe longer and mine never unstiffened. I love them to death, but the cables are horrible. Note : they still work
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No problems with sharpness of edges...I would definitely return them if someone would get cut!!!
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No, these are really not the best quality. I bought these and returned them. They are not very good quality. You can get a better quality, and less expensive set in the electronics dept, that have further range than these.
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you can easily crack it open and cut the wires going to the clearly visible pc speaker, then just pop it back together. did it on mine..i was afraid of it not fitting back together, but they're nice tabs that are meant to be opened up and put back.
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Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I would not buy them for commercial use! Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I... » Read More Hey Wareren, .. ok, I took a knife too one of my connectors; though it all looks like copper, I was however, able to cut a surface layer off identifying aluminum. Weight also doesn't line up with what would the weight of 25' of copper cables. I will note, they have worked fine for the occasional use that I had need of them. I still really like the quality connectors, all the rubber, and the carrying case is of better quality than I expected. Personally at this price point & again, for what I'm using them for, I would buy again. Note: Though these are called "commercial duty", I would not buy them for commercial use! « Show Less
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Hi, I don't particularly remember, because I bought and returned these over a year ago. If I remember right, though- one of the things that annoyed me was the lack of isolation. They're not completely open like open back headphones, nor do they make a complete seal, so you get this annoying in-between where you can't understand anything going on around you, but it still interferes with music listening. Does that make sense?
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Having to use one on a project, I cut one in half (length-wise). Scary - Really scary.These are not made with 20-gauge. Maybe not even 24-gauge. Barely larger than 30-gauge wire-wrap. I was going to strip and solder one end. But this will be difficult, even with a small, low-wattage soldering iron. These are probably fine for signal-level work (r.f. and audio). For higher voltage and current applications, it may be better (safer, at least) to construct your own jumper-cables.The Chinese continue to scimp on metal. Somthing to keep in mind when buying from Asia. Having to use one on a project, I cut one in half (length-wise). Scary - Really scary.These are not made with 20-gauge. Maybe not even 24-gauge. Barely larger than 30-gauge wire-wrap. I was going to strip and solder one end. But this will be difficult, even with a small, low-wattage soldering iron. These are probably fine for signal-level work (r.f. and audio). For higher voltage and current applications, it may be better (safer, at least) to construct your own jumper-cables.The Chinese continue to scimp on metal. Somthing to keep in mind when... » Read More Having to use one on a project, I cut one in half (length-wise). Scary - Really scary.These are not made with 20-gauge. Maybe not even 24-gauge. Barely larger than 30-gauge wire-wrap. I was going to strip and solder one end. But this will be difficult, even with a small, low-wattage soldering iron. These are probably fine for signal-level work (r.f. and audio). For higher voltage and current applications, it may be better (safer, at least) to construct your own jumper-cables.The Chinese continue to scimp on metal. Somthing to keep in mind when buying from Asia. « Show Less
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I have had no problems with them. I cut off the tag instead of tearing it, and it seems to be okay. good luck
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I recommend keeping the box, so you can repackage it when you move. As for the build quality, it definitely looks good, but like most monitors, they are fragile and should be treated with care. Also, the glass feels more like a plastic if you ask me. I bought three of them and couldn't be happier. They are very glossy so you get a crisp and clear picture, but you definitely want to keep them away from direct sunlight.
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Hello.I ordered two of these and both were damaged on arrival. I didn't even get a chance to use them. Sorry.Jake
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Robert - I emailed you the schematic, assembly & 2 covers. Send me a copy of your Mods. I would be interested in the component values you used/changed. Thanks, Jamie :)
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Not sure if they are magnetically shielded but I have mine installed directly above my tv which is mounted to the wall and don't have any issues. Hope that helps
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I'm using a nice 'Monoprice' XLR set of cables. Not cheap to me . About $45. a cable for 10' . Very flexible with top grade plug-in's . They work perfect in my book . Reason ! I have top tier HP's and i hardly ever use them cause the Stealths are so musical . Hope this helps
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Good afternoon. Armor Concepts website is the best place to see better pictures of this item. They offer a little video for your review.
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That is what I am using them on. Just watch the power pass. Cable from the box to the box has power the other cable goes on the shielded side.