You know what? I really dig this cables. I ordered around 15 packages of them over the last three years. Yes, every now and then one of the cables dies, but to be fair, I really don't take much care for them. I toss them around, throw them on the ground, use them to patch my modular, carry them around in a bag. They are cheap, reliable, they come in colours, they have a solid build. I wouldn't use them in a professional studio, but it is perfect for my home studio needs.