Optical or Coaxial cables for audio?

We've noticed a pretty common dilemma occuring among audio devices users. Some of them are followers of coaxial cables used to such purposes, and some of them are very much for optical ones. We would like to show you the difference today on the basis of two kinds of Connection LAB cables. 

 

Most of the enthusiasts of the coaxial cables are real audio sound tweaks. It is more difficult to find a really bad coaxial cable. Coaxial cables can run for longer time (especialy these, like connectionlab, monster or other good brands), however these are more prone to picking up interference from other RF cables or AC cables. Some say the sound from coaxial cables is warmer and more natural, closer to the vinyl sound. Also, these are more difficult to break. The users generally agree that better coaxial cables generate better sound than cheap plastic cables.

Optical cables are more expensive and more difficult to find, especially those better ones. These are also shorter - at least they should be. The best sound in case of optical cables is when they're as short as possible. ConnectionLab cables are sold in 1m and 3m lenght only and this is max you can get a good sound. You'd better not trust longer optical cables. A minus of such is the type of connector which easily disconnects, so you musn't move around much while using these. They are also less shielded from interference. Optical cables are also less durable. The connector is easier to break, as opposite to coaxial. As it may find they have a lot of minuses, some audiofils claim the sound is a lot better than from coaxial cables, this is why they are able to bear all the inconviniences.

So which one is better? Unfortunatelly the best and only answer for you is take those two and try. Listen to what your ears will find better. It's highly personal thing.

ConnectionLAB HTC-03 Premium 3m Optical TOS Cable

As we promised, we've tested the last ConnectionLAB cables left. 3 m optical cables of this company came here quickly as usual in a nice box.

This time we did not aim at the longetivity of the cable because it is important to know: optical cables should be as short as possible. ConnectionLAB offers 1m and 3m cables, not longer. I find it's fair, because other companies begin to produce even 10m cables and this, you can absolutely ignore! We recommend using 1m but we bought 3m for two reasons: we needed it for the PC computer and console. Second: we wanted to test this company again as fairly as possible :)
Here's what the producer promises:

• High quality fiber conductor for low signal loss
  
• Massive cooper plugs white chromium plated to avoid mechanical damage
• 192kHz/24bit data transfer rate
• Superior outer cotton, to avoid cable twisting

 I will repeat this once again and I will repeat that for EVER: quality is important. The price is important. Do not buy cheap things because you cannot afford buing sh*t. Fact.
What we like about Connectionlab optical cable is again the cotton linning of the cable which prevents it from twisting, hence the very important data transfer is very well aided. The fiber conductor also helps to stop the signal loss. Quality is especially important in terms of optical cables. As short as possible and as good as possible. Do not let people led you astray with promises of the same working at low cost. 
We've written many times about massive plugs made of copper and plated with chrominim. Avoiding damages is one thing, but they are simply more long-lasting in terms of use than many other, cheaper and weaker plugs.
Once again we need to give justice to ConnectionLAB company. The console worked perfectly, which means:

• no electromagnetic disruptions
• it didn't generate disruptions
• no stray electrical current
  What is worth mentioning, the optical cables are generally more long lasting and durable in comparison to