Rean Connector, RCA/Phono, Plug, 1 Position - NYS 352G

Hard to get TOO excited about an RCA plug, but these are very good.I didn't verify if they are real gold, but the metal does acquire solder very easily, just like gold I have used in the past.These CANNOT be used without soldering. If you're good at soldering, you will be OK. Otherwise, you'll feel like you need 3 hands to attach your cord. Easiest way is to stand the solder spool where you can bend the solder up, using the spool as a stand. Then you can hold the wire, connector, and soldering iron up to the strand of solder sticking up. I'm sure people have other methods.P.S. Don't forget to slide on the outer shell and protective plastic sleeve BEFORE you solder on the plug!The strain relief seems a bit weak (simple crimp onto your wires) but should be fine if you're not pulling on cords. The outer case feels solid and threads well. The plug has a very solid feel when inserted into an RCA jack. This can be a problem with cheap RCA plugs. These grip very well, and don't wobble or feel like they will fall out.I was hoping to pay less for RCA plugs, but I'm very happy with the quality of these at $1.98.

These connectors are, in a word, awesome. I've worked with RCA connectors from Switchcraft and Neutrik, and these easily beat both.The connector shell is large and roomy, with an exit hole that will accommodate just about any cable including large, rubber-jacketed microphone cable.The internal strain relief is long, with arms that bend securely over even very large cable jacketing. The center pin is machined with a solder cup similar to the back end of a male XLR pin and could not be easier to solder to. The connector screws together nicely and feels secure and solid, and the knurled grip makes them easy to hang onto when connecting and disconnecting.These are now my first choice for professional installations.