Neutrik NP2 X

I've found the Neutrik NP2 X to be a reliable choice for my audio needs. The quality is consistently high, with a solid build that withstands regular use. I've used these plugs to make my own cables, and with proper soldering, they're virtually noise-free. The fit is also good, working well with most of my female-type plugs on amps and guitars. While some may find them a bit pricey, I believe the performance justifies the cost. Overall, I'm satisfied with the Neutrik NP2 X, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking a dependable audio plug.

It's no wonder, those Neutriks are the standard for many studios and cable builders. This is really an exceptional piece of engineering, I'm amazed every time how much R&D Neutrik puts in their product. Two drawbacks don't allow me to give 5 stars tho:

1. The plastic cap has sharp edges. I touch it when plug the jack in and each time I'm like 'what the hell?'
2. The jack is not pre-tinned and should be soldered with a really strong flux, otherwise the contacts can break anytime (yeah, that happened to me)

Average quality, but too expensive. The series from 30 years ago were unbeatable at the apex of quality, but these new ones feel cheap and you can tell where their R&D department worked very hard to save production costs and raise the company margins… Shame on you Neutrik!

These are good connectors.
I have a cable with annoyingly bad connectors on the end so I decided to replace them with these.
Definitely the cable is a lot better with these on and I recommend doing the same if your cables just lack quality connectors.