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Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable Review

Cable Matters 2-Pack Right Angle XLR Microphone Cable, 6ft

$21.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

3.0 Based on 1 Reddit owner comment · Top 67% of 3 tracked xlr cables

Owner sentiment
2.9
Recommendations
1.0
Spec score
Not rated
Value
4.9

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

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Is the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable worth it?

Based on 1 Reddit owner comment, the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable scores 3.0 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.0 stars), and the theme owners raise most is connectors (1 mention).

Who it suits

  • Not observed: owners have not yet praised a specific theme often enough.

Who should skip it

  • Not observed: no recurring complaint theme yet.

What Reddit owners say

0 positive and 0 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

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“That said, I've had success with Monoprice, Cable Matters Premium (metal connector body, thicker jacket), and some no-name thin optical cable that came with a cheap Toslink to phono jack DAC.”
owner comment via r/homestudios · 2026-01-30

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

Connector TypeXLR
Cable TypeXLR
Compatible DevicesMicrophone, Speaker
Other Special Features of the ProductShielded
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Number of Pins3
Recommended Uses For ProductProfessional audio and stage setups
Specification MetRoHS
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
ColorBlack
Item ShapeRound
Brand NameCable Matters
Model Name500084-6x2
Customer Package Typesealed anti-static bag
Model500084-6x2
UPC810115183211
Part Number500084-6x2
Unit Count2 Count
Number of Items2

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FAQ

Is the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable worth it?

Based on 1 Reddit owner comment, the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable scores 3.0 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.0 stars), and the theme owners raise most is connectors (1 mention).

What do Reddit owners complain about with the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable?

We have not observed a recurring complaint theme in owner comments yet.

How much does the Cable Matters XLR Microphone Cable cost?

It was $21.99 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.

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Last updated 2026-11-07. Amazon listing ASIN B0CKLXNLK3.