After reading numerous cable threads and reviews I have seen it mentioned several times that 2.5mm balanced connectors are regarded by some as physically inferior to standard 3.5mm jacks, and this is driving the industry towards adopting the 4.4mm standard.
Are 2.5mm jacks really so fragile and/or poorly performing or is the backlash overblown?
Are 2.5mm jacks really so fragile and/or poorly performing or is the backlash overblown?