1/8th Plug Opinions

[myinitialsaredac]

What do all you DIYers out think,

Neutrik, Canare, Switchcraft?

Other Options?

Let Me Know!
Dave

 

[ashmedai]

Kobiconn?

 

[Moontan13]

Radio Shack.
I saw some nice ones there while I was getting some 2/$3 cheapies.
I've been getting connectors and other parts from Rat Shack pertaining to my other hobby, short wave radio as well as the odd audio adapter. Generally good stuff, IMO.

 

[Punnisher]

I say neutrik.

Canare f12 is needlessly large.

Also the solder points are made of a metal that's not exactly as solder-friendly as the Neutrik. It just doesn't want to stick to the solder as well.

 

[QQQ]

The smallest one is the best.

 

[Edwood]

Another vote for Neutrik. Much smaller than most Switchcraft, especially that horrible huge Canare plug, and very solidly made. Pretty easy to work with too. Strain relief is better too.

-Ed

 

[myinitialsaredac]

Thanks for all the input,
I read somewhere people where experiencing the finish on the neutriks fading unusually fast, any of that here?

 

[Bonthouse]

Absolutely! I got some black right-angled Neutriks and after 2 days of use they look almost 6 months old. Metal exposing all over the plug.. A real shame.
So be sure to buy the shiny silver one

 

[Lil' Knight]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonthouse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Absolutely! I got some black right-angled Neutriks and after 2 days of use they look almost 6 months old. Metal exposing all over the plug.. A real shame. So be sure to buy the shiny silver one

x2 on that.
The black RA Neutrik is really bad quality, especially its cover.

 

[myinitialsaredac]

Hello all,
Some good input here,
Anyone have experience with the canare f-12?

Dave

 

[FallenAngel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by myinitialsaredac /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello all, Some good input here, Anyone have experience with the canare f-12? Dave

It's HUGE, hard to solder and heavy. It is built like an ox though but I prefer the SwitchCraft over it any day.

 

[Lil' Knight]

Just got the Switchcraft today. First time I use it

Really awesome, far better than the Neutrik and Canare.