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Black 15-foot stereo cable with 2.5mm and 3.5mm male plugs, 16AWG, 97.5% braided shield

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 104795 15-Feet Premier Series 2.5mm Stereo Cable 16AWG

SKU CH-5D8P-S0ZAA

A 15-foot stereo cable with 16 AWG conductors and 97.5 percent braided shielding for balanced audio connections

  • TypeStereo Cables
  • ColorBlack
  • Length0 ft.
  • Connector Number1
  • Reduced EM and RF noise over long runs with impedance balanced lines
  • Separate braided shield resists interference without modulating it into the signal
  • Ground loop issues prevented by balanced cable design
  • 5 percent braided shielding rejects RF and electromagnetic interference
  • 15 foot 16AWG stereo cable with 3.5mm and 2.5mm connectors

15-foot stereo audio cable

This 15-foot Premier Series cable connects devices with 2.5mm stereo jacks using a 16AWG conductor. The male-to-male phono plugs suit balanced professional audio gear or consumer stereo equipment. A 97.5 percent braided shield wraps the conductors to reject electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference. The black jacket protects the cable during stage, studio or home use.

Unbalanced runs pick up noise

Standard unbalanced cables use the braid as a signal return, which can modulate interference into the audio path. This balanced design separates the shield from the signal conductors, preventing ground-loop hum on longer runs. Impedance-balanced lines extend the effective cable distance without degrading the stereo signal. The construction targets noise rejection rather than digital data rates.

Replaces thin unshielded patch leads

Builders upgrading from flimsy 2.5mm patch cords gain a separate braided shield and heavier 16AWG conductors. The jump is worth it when cable runs exceed a few metres or when equipment sits near power supplies, lighting dimmers or RF sources. Users needing digital optical, XLR or multi-channel snake cables should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Reduced EM and RF noise over long runs with impedance balanced lines
  • Separate braided shield resists interference without modulating it into the signal
  • Ground loop issues prevented by balanced cable design
  • 5 percent braided shielding rejects RF and electromagnetic interference
  • 15 foot 16AWG stereo cable with 3.5mm and 2.5mm connectors

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
TypeStereo Cables
ColorBlack
Length0 ft.
Connector Number1

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 15-foot length or a shorter cable for my setup?

The 15-foot cable suits runs between rack gear or across a room; pick a shorter length only if the extra slack would create a tripping hazard or coil near power supplies.

What does the 16 AWG rating mean for everyday audio use?

16 AWG conductors keep resistance low over the full 15 feet, so signal loss stays negligible whether you are patching studio monitors or linking a portable player to a receiver.

How does the 97.5 percent braided shield affect noise rejection?

The dense braid blocks RF and electromagnetic interference before it reaches the signal conductors, preventing ground-loop hum in balanced pro-audio or stereo phono connections.

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