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Audioquest Golden Gate or Big Sur mini-to-mini cable for my car use?

I plan to pick up one of these mini-to-mini cables(1 meter) to connect my phone to the AUX input in my cars. I can afford either cable. Big Sur is supposed to be the better cable, but with road and wind noise while driving, I’m not sure the extra money is worth it for the Big Sur. Has anyone had experience with these? Thanks!
mtrot
nutella
223 posts
 
If it were me I would go with the cheapest option.  Honestly, with road noise, traffic, and all of the other distractions involved in driving how attentively can you actually listen?  I acknowledge the value and differences cables make but I don't see it in this case. ymmv
mtrot OP
804 posts
 
I'm currently using a cable that might be considered the cheapest option -- a Griffin 1 meter cable.  It doesn't sound bad, but you never know if a higher quality cable will make a difference until you try it.  So, I was going to try one of the AQ cables.
gdnrbob
4,506 posts
 
I concur with Nutella, when you count road/engine noise, I doubt you will notice much difference unless you have really sensitive hearing.
Also, consider that all your cables and equipment will be subjected to heat and cold, which will also affect performance.

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mtrot OP
804 posts
 
Thanks, I went with the cheaper Golden Gate, and I had an Amazon gift card my kids had given me, so it didn't cost me much.
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akg_ca
2,395 posts
 
Good call

the mini RCA to mini RCa cable link is not the Raod to OZ most  important link for headphone or car audio.  Instead, an investment in a quality build mini- DAC/headphone amp, an APPLE  camera lightning to USB converter (if required) , AND a high-resolution player app to go along with a mini-RCA cable is a better upgrade path. The AQ mini-RCA cable performance difference between your models in a direct bake-off is negligibleto nil.

why?

(1) the “standard” internal phone DAC is a cheap comparative  low level part and low-level audio performer available to be bypassed with an external mini- mini-DAC/headphone amp capable of hi-Rez digital file playback

(2) the “standard” internal phone player app is likewise a low level minimal quality and comparatively poor performer lacking hi-Rez output, that can be supported,anted with a new player app capable of hi-Rez playback.

- The external USB MINI- DAC (and Apple camera Lightening to USB converter if required for IOS) 
https://www.wifihifi.ca/LatestNewsHeadlines/Hands-OnReview:AudioQuestDragonFlyBlack1.5/Red.html

- the hi-Rez player app available via download 
(a) ONKYO HF PLAYER for iPhone or Android
(b) TEAC HR AUDIO PLAYER ...ibid...

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