TRS-TRS vs. TRS-XLR Cables

[jhmulkey]

Say you have a pair of active, nearfield monitors that have both 1/4" and XLR inputs. Also say you have an audio interface with 1/4" outputs. Assuming the quality of the cables are top-notch and 6-feet in length, is there any noticeable advantage to buying TRS-XLR cables vs TRS-TRS cables? Obviously the TRS end would be connected to the interface's outputs and the XLR or other TRS end would be connected to the monitors' inputs.

[MarkF_48]

Presuming both the interface and monitors have TRS balanced 1/4" jacks my preference would be the TRS to TRS cable, but essentially no difference in using TRS to XLR other than possibly price.

[jim1960]

It makes no difference.

[jhmulkey]

Ok, I figured it didn't matter, since they're both balanced connector types, but I just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything. Thanks!

[jim1960]

I'm sure we've all asked that question at some point. I know I did.

[muscmp]

i have tried it both ways and have found no difference.

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