Side by Side Comparison of: GLS Audio

I use these for our jam nights we host at a pub just to help the gust musicians keep it straight as to who is who at the board. But these aren't just pretty cables, they are quality cabling with solid connector ends - professional strength. If they made more colors, I would definitely buy more. A permanent piece of my gig back - the entire set.

good quality cable, fit and finish better than expected. I needed colored cables to help distinguish at a distance what mic is being grabbed, because some times performers will grab the wrong one....These are not the heavies cables but so far so good...

A while ago I took a chance on GLS cables. I'm not a fan of "cheap" cables... as a cheaply-priced cable usually indicates a cheaply-made cable. I have to say I've been impressed with GLS's quality, so I've focused my purchases on GLS cables for a while now and have yet to have a single one of them fail on me (in both house stage setups, with weekly setup/teardown as well as remote setups... like week-long conferences/events).I purchased this "rainbow" pack (two of them, actually) not only because the price was crazy-awesome... but because the cable colors allow me to easily communicate with the stage crew without having to tape and mark each cable according to channel number. I can simply tell the stage crew to "connect Backup Singer 3 to the green XLR" and we're all set. These cables run from the snake to a hidden area on the stage... and the stage crew hooks up regular GLS black XLR cables from the mics to these rainbow cables (that way the rainbow colors aren't distracting on stage if they fall within the camera shots).

I run a recording studio, and I've been into audio for many years.Yes, I have some really expensive mic cables I use for my best microphone and preamp signal chains.Do I really think there's an audible difference between my best cables and these cables?No, not really.The differences, if any, are so vanishingly minor, that, compared to the differences between mics, preamps, the room, mic placement, the recorded source and the other things that become part of the signal path, the cable is the least of your worries.That being said, you do need good cables with good connectors. And there are certainly crap cables out there.These, however, are really, truly very good. The quality of the cable, jacket and connectors is very good. They're hand soldered really well and consistently from cable to cable. The colored cables are great for keeping track of what's what - another bonus. I take care of them - they're in the studio mostly, and I maintain my equipment well - but they'd hold up fine in the field as well as any other pro cable.I have a few "high end" single cables costing as much as 6 of these. I get a great feeling from using them with my best stuff. If I had a million bucks, all my cables would be "high end". Just because I could. But I don't really think there's an audible difference.The first time I purchased these cables, I was hesitant. But these are a stupendous value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any pro, constant-duty application.

I have 4 Shure microphones and use these to hook up to my mixer. After using these for many months I never had any problem with noise or interference of any kind. I like the colors because it lets me keep track of what microphone needs to be adjusted on the mixer. The length of 25ft effects nothing. There's no degradation in length and the quality of the cable is top notch. I would recommend these if you need that many or want some spares. I know theres a shorter version from GLS Audio if these are to long.Pros:* Length with no degradation* Color Coated* Quality and Durability* Great Price (for what you're getting)* Plug and PlayCons:* None (so far)

These cables have been solid; we use them in the studio every single day, and have held up so well compared to many others I've ordered for less.Yes, $70 on cables seems like a boring way to spend that money, but don't be fooled: nothing makes you looks stupider during a recording session than a blown cable. Not only do these hold up and sound great, I've found that when working with a complicated studio setup, I'm always surprised how helpful the color-coding actually ends up being. For the price, this is totally worth it.I use these with the following to really color code my studio setup:Color windscreens:GLS Audio Mic Windscreens MicrophoneColor electrical tape:B004ZZVHGWColor patch cables:B003VYBNHGDefinitely worth it! Makes a huge difference!

Nicely Built XLR cables, I use them at the microphone end so everyone knows which one is theirs by the colors.

I have been buying GLS cables for the last 11 years now for my studio, for my live venue sound service and for my clients when consulting. I have never been disappointed with the GLS brand.

These are great cables!!! I haven't had the best experience in the world with Shure cables (they tend to crease and bend too easily, and are very difficult to train), and these are high quality feeling cables. I was skeptical buying from a company I'd never heard of before, and especially worried about the connectors. These connectors are top notch: on par or better than Amphenol or even Neutrik connectors! I wouldn't have second thoughts about dragging these over tile, linoleum floors or even smooth concrete. The outer insulation is rubbery, just the way I like it. I'm not convinced I'll even have to train these cables, like ever. Even when twisted or hung around a bar, they spring back to their original shape. I will definitely be coming back to GLS Audio for more.

Note: I've ordered a bunch of these GLS Cords and my original review works for all of the different products. The longest I have used is 6', and all of the connection configurations.Rebuilt reconfigured my sound rack in-between tours this year. Pulled countless unnecessary feet of old black cord, marked w/ sticky duct tape and electrical tape. Added an Ebtech Hum Eliminator (8 Channel XLR) and used these GLS cables to help keep everything straight. They sound great, and the color coding makes life so much easier. I actually ordered GLS Audio 6ft Patch Cable Cords - XLR Female To 1/4" TRS Color Cables - 6' Balanced Snake Cord - 6 PACK ,GLS Audio 6ft Patch Cable Cords - 1/4" TRS To 1/4" TRS Color Cables - 6' Balanced Snake Cord - 6 PACK, and GLS Audio 6ft Patch Cable Cords - XLR Male To 1/4" TRS Color Cables - 6' Balanced Snake Cord - 6 PACK. Been happy w/ al of these GLS cords. They are easy to coil and the connectors feel sturdy and come in and out easily. The only bummer was finding that they offer a 2' patch cable as well. I've already wired the 3's in so I'm not going to worry about it. Good cable, good value, good sound.

As the co-host and the producer of The Metaphysical Connection podcast, juggling microphone cables and who's on which mic goes to what mic input jack in the mixing board makes it harder for me to concentrate on the actual show when we have multiple guests. With these cables, I'm able to concentrate on the quality of the show rather than guessing who is on what microphone and adjust their levels if necessary.Since using these cables on our last remote, producing the show is now a lot easier.That's the good news. They simply work so you can concentrate on the actual work!The great news is that now I want to replace all of my other Mic cables I have with GLS!The bad news? I gotta hear the nagging from my wife about my buying more audio equipment! Once you buy one from these characters, you'll want them all! ​

I have an A/V Install business and always search around for a good cable (I don't use junk) at a good price to help my profit margin. I found this company by accident doing a search. I already use Amazon a lot because of my Prime Memebership(FANTASTIC)so it was no problem trying these cables. This is now the company I try to order ALL my cables from; audio and video. These XLR cables are "top-of-the-line", great cables, great shipping, great price, great company (I'm not getting paid to say "great" so much")! I just like to get a cable that will satistfy my picky taste not hurt my pocketbook. I rely on "word-of-mouth" for repeat business and more customers. This company will be the only one I order from for the cables they have that I need. The colored cables are great for identifying cable runs. I have used most of the types they sell and all have passed my inspection. If it was available, I would give the cables and the company 1o stars!!!!! Monster Smonster... you're paying for the name only. Give these a try!!

its great

Good cables at a very reasonable price. I've bought many of the budget cable you can find here and GLS seem to be the best in class for Inexpensive cables. I use these every weekend, sometimes on 4 to 8 change overs a night and they hold there own. I've given into temptation to save a few buck, as you all know we are not in this business to get rich, but I have been very disappointed in the quality of the other brands. I think I'll be sticking with GLS in the future.

I placed the cords into use last week and thus far I could not be happier. It may sound strange but the microphones seem to be louder with these than with the ones they replaced

Great set of cables for a fair price. I would prefer Neutrik connectors but for the price, these are quite decent connectors. Each cable cable with two velcro wraps which are always convenient. Will buy again when I need more mic cables!

So far no complaints. Probably the blue/purple colors could be more distinguished to help in less visible lighting. But the price, length, and color difference is a very very welcome addition to my cable inventory.

If you set up cables in a studio to leave permanently, then you probably ought to get gold-plated fittings to keep the connection free of any corrosion. But if you are working remotely, setting up gear then striking it, setting it up again somewhere else, and repeating on a regular basis, then you need these colored cables. The constant friction on the metal parts will keep the contacts conducting, though I haven't seen any evidence of corrosion or wear after two years.It's hard to label cables for every use, and even if you number them, the numbers on the far end don't do you much good unless you go over there and read them periodically. The most practical solution I know of is color. Run your cables in pairs of complimentary colors. Using a mnemonic, you'll always know which cable is in which channel. The mnemonic I use is from boats navigation on water: "Red, Right, Returning." That applies to electronics and audio just as well. So, Red is the Right channel of the first stereo color pair, and Green is the Left. That normally would mean that Green is Channel 1, Red is Channel 2.Next on the color wheel would be Orange, whose complimentary color, Purple, would be the Left channel, or channel 3. Thus Orange is the Right channel of that pair, which would make it channel 4. Then you've got Blue for the Left channel of the last pair, channel 5, and Yellow for channel 6, Right.The warm colors are all Right channels, and the cool colors are Left channels. Even if you're running them monophonically, pairing them that way helps you to keep them straight in your mind. Your label on the mixer (or in your DAW) would read something like Lead Vocal M149 Green; Guitar AKG414 Red; Surface-Tom U89 Purple; Under-Tom AKG414 Orange; and so forth, listing the purpose, the mic, and the color.Work never was so simple! These cables have proven helpful beyond belief for location recording, but I use them in the studio, too. I keep them coiled nicely so that there is no spaghetti mess.I lowered the rating by one star, because the hardware is not gold-plated. Yes, I knew that before I bought them, and no, I don't really care, but most gold-plated hardware does seem to fit together more easily, as well as giving you peace of mind that all connections are working without error, but honestly I have no reason to suspect these cables of operating otherwise. But why not go all the way and plate them in gold?I'm careful with cables and hardware, so I haven't had any problem with wear. Will edit post if things change. By the way, I wouldn't use these in conspicuous places on stage. Black looks better. But for all places that are less visible to the audience, these are fine.

Great cables

works great

Nice balanced cables for a great price. I used then to connect my Marantz pre-pro to my Proceed Amps and they worked fine. Quality of the cables and the connectors is decent. I don't see the need for the very expensive cables for home theater use.

I am totally satisfy with this product, they are thick and have great quality. Great product for the price. I will surely recommend this product to other.

NIce and colorful cables with good quailty XLR connectors on both ends. Finish and construction appear to be very adequate. I am using them in a permanent installation (sound board at church) , so they won't get plugged in and unplugged very often, and I suspect these will last for many years. Why not 5 stars? Well, although these cables are excellent for my purposes, they MIGHT be a little light weight for portable applications, I really can't speak to that sort of application. For my use, they are reasonably well built, nice looking, and the color coding will be super helpful to me when troubleshooting. No issues.

Decent quality cables and connectors. Just what I needed for some short runs. Price is right.

Expensive but good. Real colors are not that saturated but pretty cool to stay away from the boared black standard cable.

Wish I had gotten longer ones. Colors are a nice idea but look awful in use. I bought black ones and put color coded tape on the ends . Not as easily identifiable but works and not as distracting

Good quality for the price, but not the most heavy duty cables out there. Definitely in the "you get what you pay for" category. I use them for bands that fail to bring their own mic cables. Cheap enough to mysteriously loose a few, but good enough to use for average gigs.

I love this pack for the price you get 6 colorfull 25 ft xlr cables, For me it worsk when im using 4 or more monitors i can use a diferent color to an specific monitor, they also hold a good sound, as a mater of fact im about to order another pack because of their quality and price

Delivery of this product was quick. The cables came with velcro straps so the cords can be kept neatly at all times. Being colored, you can easily find where the cables have been run to on your PA system. This is my second order of these cables.

I purchased these a few months ago and have just recently started using them. Having the different colors really makes things easier when plugging and unplugging instruments and microphones. Out of the 6 cables 3 cables have unacceptable line noise, a lot, something I find particularly irritating because I needed to use all of the cables at once. I tested all the cables 3 are perfect, and those ones I'm very happy with. I opened the connector to 1 of the bad cables and the soldering points are hanging on by a thread. Normally I would fix the joints myself but I long ago threw out my soldering iron. I understand that when you're making the cables you're trying to do this as quickly as possible to meet orders, but looking at the soldering joints it just looks like whoever made these was completely zoned out I mean the wire is just barely holding on. Anyway these things happen and judging from the rest of the reviews this seems to be uncommon but I hope that the seller will contact me and send me replacements. We'll see.I do want to emphasize though I'm rating these 3 stars because half of my product was defunct. If 6 out of 6 of the cables were functional I'd rate these 5 stars, they are really good cables and comparable to some of my more expensive Mogami cables.

I didn't read how long they werea :( they won't work for what I do. I'll need at least 25 ft but each cable is about 6 ft :( they look super cool though!

The process of buying the cables and the packaging were great. The cables made an antenna for the local radio station when I hooked them up. Otherwise the cables were as advertised.

I would avoid these if you're going to be moving them around a lot. It will get the job done if you're on a budget. I would really look into spending a little extra and getting monoprice cables first before buying these.

Product is fine. Cheap cables which work well. Ordered colored cables for the intention of better labeling what connections are what when running to the board, but received all black cables instead. Not the end of the world, but I could have purchased locally or from other sellers for less if this is what I had wanted.

Poor quality cable, poor quality connectors. What else is there? I guess the shipping was okay.

My mics got stuck using this cable..

The product is completely fine, as far as I can tell it is fully functional.Orange County Speaker however has been harassing me repeated pleas to raise the rating on an earlier review listing it as 'Good' because I had no specific opinion on it or their delivery either way.The product itself is 4 stars.Their customer service is 2 stars.Their repeated annoying emails 0 starsBecause they have been annoying me to change an apathetic middle of the road review I am not going to leave a low review.

Fast shipping but two of the cables are broken. The yellow one and orange color tested upon arrival doesn't work. I'm planning on returning this and find a better quality cables even if I pay a little more for my studio use. Tested with a sm58 shure mic and Allen health mixer. Disappointed and waste of time.

Low quality cable. Low gauge wire and poor shielding. This cable introduces noise. Swapped out for Monoprice cables instead. Noise is gone.