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Black optical cable with square gold metal connectors and silver mesh jacket, three feet long

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 3 ft Toslink Optical Cable, Metal Connectors

SKU CH-ANG6-6MV88

A 3 ft Toslink optical cable with metal connectors and gold-plated contacts for digital audio

  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Lifetime warranty backs every cable
  • Optical S/PDIF carries multi-channel audio
  • Full-size Toslink plugs on both ends
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Mesh metal jacket shields against damage

3 ft Toslink Cable for Digital Audio

This three-foot optical cable carries S/PDIF signals between soundbars, receivers, game consoles and televisions. Gold-plated Toslink plugs on both ends mate with standard square ports. The short length suits desktop stacks or rack spaces where excess cable would clutter the installation.

Metal Connectors and Mesh Jacket

Square metal connector heads resist bending when plugged and unplugged repeatedly. A woven mesh jacket shields the fibre core from nicks, cuts and kinks during routing behind furniture. The construction is rated for a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

Fixed Three-Foot Length

The cable measures exactly three feet and cannot be extended or shortened. Buyers who need longer runs between components or who prefer a different jacket material should choose another length or style.

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 613 comparable items (median $56.99).

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Brand nameMONOPRICE, INC.
Product typeConsumer Electronics

Questions about this item

Does the optical S/PDIF (Toslink) interface on this cable limit the audio formats I can send?

Toslink carries standard S/PDIF signals, so it supports stereo PCM and compressed surround formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS, but it does not have the bandwidth for uncompressed multichannel PCM or high-bitrate codecs like Dolby TrueHD.

What physical clearance do the square metal connector heads need behind my equipment?

The heavy-duty square metal heads are larger than standard plastic plugs; allow enough depth behind the panel so the connector seats fully without bending the mesh jacket.

How do I install the cable correctly, and what is the common mistake?

Remove the protective caps, align each keyed connector with its port, and push straight in until it clicks; the mistake is forcing the plug in upside down, which can damage the internal lens.

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