ARE185127 - Digital Optical Cable, Toslink Type Plugs, 12

I have several pairs of these and have found them to modulate the electromagnetic carrier waves much more cleanly, allowing for crisper sound and noise-free video. As for the criticism, I think everyone knows that some kinds of gold can pass light much better than ordinary glass or plastic fibers - something doesn't have to be TRANSLUCENT in order to allow light to pass through. These are miles better than my old wooden ones.

The cables are just as described. Shipping from Restock was horrible. took over 6 weeks to receive this item.

Wow these cables are great, for the price and come gold plated. They seem very durable also, with plenty of thickness and shielding. I have seen the cables from Monster and others, way over priced. These cables are just as good for a 1/3 of the price. Don't hesitate to pick up these optical cables if you can find them.I'm going to buy Whatever brand has quality at a decent price, Monster be gone. If we could just get consistant quality like these with other cables the Monster would be slain for good.

If you think gold plating is going to do anything on a fiber optic cable, you need to learn a little bit about light transmission. Any cable without a continuous fiber optic strand is going to sound exaclty the same, hence the beauty of digital. Save your money and buy the $5 CablesToGo cable.

I am pleased to receive a product that works as advertised with no surprises.