Since I've bought a subwoofer, yet lacked the appropriate cable to the hi-fi to connect to the subwoofer. Buyer at Amazon this cable I was immediately advised. The contacts are gold-plated and the cable itself is super flexible. In addition, the contacts just sit ideal, not too tight, but also not let up (along the lines of: Sits fits, and has air =. Conclusion: Expensive cables, but that justifies its price.