KLE RCA plugs are the real deal!!


I ordered a set of KLE RCA Pure Harmony plugs to use for a pair of interconnects using Duelund 16ga wire. I previously built a set, with good results, using standard switchcraft plugs. The difference, even without break in, was staggering. Although the Switchcraft plugs sounded good themselves alone, however, when doing a direct comparison to the KLE's, the difference is clear. The cables using the SC plugs sounded harsher (especially on high end) when compared to the KLE. The cables seem to have a "free-er"(FLOABT) sound or more flow. Seemed as if the SC's were holding something back. 

As far as building the cables, the separated solder posts make things way easier. Everything is quite compact (especially for larger wires) in the SC plugs. The removable grommets are a nice feature if one wants to use thicker cable wraps, shrink tubing or shielding. 

One other area I think the KLE's are great for is trying wire combinations without soldering. With the "V" shaped solder posts, one could "wrap" the ends somewhat snug and use the wire locking screws. You would still have to be very delicate when hooking up...however this is something that is pretty much impossible with the SC's. 

As I plan to build my entire system's cables, KLE will be the plugs I use on everything. I highly recommend
aberyclark
I know this is a really late post, but I decided to experiment with these RCA and speaker posts.  I was using some decent AQ cables as a phono IC, and swapped it for a home brew silver 23awg cable with the Absolute.  This change really made a big impact on the sound, I then changed the speaker terminals on my DIY speakers and was floored as to the impact they made.  I dont get how these tiny things make a difference, but the same music sounds bigger, with tighter bass, and better instrument separation.
Just did a test run of KLEI plugs with Dueland 12gauge speaker wire.  So far fantastic... 

I was using some decent mid tier but respected cables before.  
FYI: The set screws used with the KLEI RCAs are very magnetic. We replaced them with brass screws when we used them for a few prototype cables.
Just bought some Copper Harmony connectors. I was just thinking though, all the models look exactly the same....  How would you know if you bought a higher end model and got a lesser one?

How would you know if you bought a higher end model and got a lesser one?

@brad1138 They all have different colored writing in the plugs.