So ... the cables have not actually like on fig. The ring on the plug, but really this well-known four-tabs degrees. Clear that possibly could sometimes bend easily. But !: The price? Is that really relevant? Rather undiskutabel and simply order more (I took three, ordered the five-pack, two are now unused rum). I have no crackling, no errors or anything else found, but I put also to not permanently - why - and tales of "gold equal better" I do not think so personally, but since everyone should decide according to their taste. For those who do not believe in it, these connectors provide exactly what to do: connect knotless!