Balanced TRS to TRS or Balanced TRS to XLR
 

Speaker Cable Connections

Balanced TRS to TRS -or- Balanced TRS to XLR

Which do you prefer for your main monitors?

I have a pair of Mackie HR824s (which have both types of connections).

I have tried both and can honestly say I didn't hear any difference.
Ultimately I settled with the TRS to XLR connection.

There is no difference, they are both balanced signals...

Yeah... no difference. Whatever works for you. Also, I find it is best not to obsess too much on these minor details, and involve yourself more in actual music making and the process. You get alot more done ;)

Jase

True... I was also wondering about sturdiness. I guess I wasn't thinking of pro-audio, but of those cheap "gold" pins on my stereo speakers that break off.

Thanks all

You have a point. XLR's do seem a bit more sturdy, but you shouldnt need to mess with the connectors once they are in...