Reasonable RCA Connectors?

I have Xhadow RCA connectors, Switchcraft RCA connectors and Duelund 16ga tinned copper cable.
So I did fast comparison between  Xhadow and  Switchcraft RCA  connectors.
Xhadow has more extended, detailed and smooth high frequencies. 
Xhadow has more bass. IMHO the mid-bass is a little bit bloated.
 The mid-range sound dissembled, because  Xhadow emphases high and low frequencies.
Switchcraft RCA connectors sound not as clean, the bass a little bit lightweight. But mid-range has much more rich tone, more dilates and sound in general more natural and musical.
Despite a huge price difference I prefer sound of  Switchcraft  RCA  connectors over  Xhadow. Yes  Switchcraft RCA  connectors are not perfect but in my test they sound "tuned" more right compared to  Xhadow.

Get the KLEIs.  They will be your favorite.  My strong prediction! 

Which KLEI model do you recommend for start? 

So I have used the KLE absolute harmony rca's and Duelund 16ga wire for making interconnects.  I also incorporated a braided shield since I was using the interconnect for a turntable.  They are very easy to use in an unshielded version but when using a shield it's difficult to solder the braid and the wire on the connectors.  It can be done but it's a very tight fit.  They sound great. 

You are so right about the difficulty of shielding with the KLEI.   I wrote them asking how they did it because it was not that easy.