what is the difference in audio or video cables?


I have both audio and video rca cables and would like to know what the difference is? I have used both with my cd player's inputs and have not found much of a difference between them. Actually I think the video cables had a bit more articulation to them but it was very hard to tell. Would there be any harm using video cables for audio or does it not matter?
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Showing 1 response by albertporter

You did not mention brand, but the most basic of these are very similar. Construction is typically coax, with copper or copper plated center conductor, surrounded by foam dielectric and a shield of copper braid or aluminum foil.

The best cheap cables of these types is made by Belden and available as component video and / or audio cable.

For component video, Belden 7710A coax (a three-conductor version of 1694A), or audio, Belden 1505F. Both support RCA connectors.

There are differences when you leave this basic design and go with audiophile cables such as Cardas, Purist, Nordost and the rest. Whether the performance gain warrants the investment is up to you.