This cable is a relatively thick jacketed cable with very bulky plugs. The cable is very solid, not very susceptible to buckling and the cords are good. As for me, the connection between TV and Dolby 5.1 system was transferred through a pipe in the wall, to me, however, a thin and flexible cable to have- was important because this was not the right cable. For exposed connections, this cable is ideal again, that's why I keep it, unbeatable for the price anyway!