Better XLR's

I only use
http://www.bocchtech.com/bocchinoaudio/baxlr.htm

They are very expensive but you never bother with connectors again and you can change cable to your hearts content.

I have tried Xshadow previously

regards,

Phil

Regarding the pins being smaller, I only compared them to the Neutrik male. In my experience, I can't say they are a particularly tight fit. Should not be any kind of safety issue. Regarding Boccino, Carmine has been after me to try his connectors. Even with OEM pricing, I can't justify it. I'd have to raise my prices too much.

Thanks.

Audio Jewelry.
It may be a little better.
It may not. Even the most expensive Kimber XLRs still use plain old XLRs.
I trust Kimber.
All I cansay.

I agree...I think that the Neutrik's with the gold plated pins are very good while the Xhadows provide the cool looks and do sound slightly better. How much better is really an open question.