So for me, the investment has definitely paid off. My comparison refers to the "Beipackstrippe". We read so much about cable and the price range is indeed of a portion of ice cream to a full blown 3 weeks vacation in the Caribbean. To record a clear quality and level increase over the Beipackstrippe it does not need a miracle, but a bit of money. I am very happy with my choice and my ears are too! ;)