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why do companies charge double for xlr cables?

For some cables whether you buy XLR or RCA , there is a small premium for XLR which is fine. But in many cases I've seen (ie. Audience for example) the XLR version cost double what the RCA version costs , just wondering why.

Is it true then , just as in electronics, that just because you have XLR connection that is still may not be fully balanced?
eantala

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tvad
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06-26-08: Eantala
so its a safe bet that if a cable company charges the same for XLR or RCA , that their XLR isn't really "fully" balanced?

No. It's not a safe bet. If a company sells a balanced XLR cable, then it's a balanced cable with three runs (+,-, neutral).
tvad
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If the Audioquest Mont Blanc has a signal wire, a return wire, and a shield, then the shield can be used in lieu of a third wire.
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