Cat 5 - 6 -7 or 8

Which is best to use for audio?

Thanks!

high-amp11-20-2021 1:46am

antigrunge2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,574 posts 11-20-2021 at 10:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cat8 can produce ground loops between connected components through the unshielded metal plugs. Otherwise it all depends on connectors, shielding and quality of copper used. I have good experience with cat6 Meicord Opal. Also using an EMO filter for galvanic isolation helps
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high-amp OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 11-20-2021 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK, thanks all, cat6 it is!
audio-union Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 179 posts 11-21-2021 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like cat 6e or better with outdoor shielding.
p05129 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 541 posts 11-21-2021 at 01:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's not the speed or length, the terminations and shielding are much better with the newer cables. I use a AQ cat7 Ethernet cable