Monoprice

Monoprice 105598 6ft Premium 3.5mm to 2RCA Cable

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Connect your phone or MP3 player to any home stereo with this shielded, gold-plated 3.5mm to dual RCA cable.

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Overview

The Monoprice 105598 Premium 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male Cable is a straightforward solution for routing audio from a phone, tablet, laptop, or MP3 player into a home receiver, powered speaker set, or any component with standard RCA inputs. At six feet long, it provides enough reach for most desktop and entertainment-center setups without excessive cable slack.

What sets this cable apart from bargain-bin alternatives is its construction. Each of the two conductors is built from heavy-duty coaxial cable with 22AWG wiring and individual shielding, which helps reject electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference that can introduce hum or noise into your audio chain. Gold-plated connectors on all three plugs resist oxidation over time, ensuring a consistent connection. The overall cable thickness of 12mm x 6mm speaks to its robust build, though it does make the cable somewhat stiffer than thinner alternatives.

Key Features

This cable is ideal for connecting the output of your mp3 player or phone to your home audio system.

The cable is made of heavy-duty coaxial cable for each conductor.

The conductors are 22AWG and each conductor is shield to prevent EMI or RFI interference from entering your audio system.

The cable is 12mm x 6mm thick, while the connector housings are about 41mm long x 15mm diameter.

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
105598
Connector Type
3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male
Cable Length
6 ft
Conductor Gauge
22 AWG
Cable Type
AUX / Coaxial
Connector Plating
Gold
Cable Dimensions
12mm x 6mm
Connector Housing
41mm long x 15mm diameter
Shielding
Individual per conductor (EMI/RFI)
Color
Black

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Individually shielded coaxial conductors block EMI and RFI interference effectively
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion and maintain a clean signal path
  • 22AWG conductors are thicker than typical audio cables, improving durability and signal quality
  • Compact connector housings fit snugly in recessed jacks without crowding adjacent ports

👎 Cons

  • Six-foot length may be too short for setups where the audio source is far from the receiver
  • The thick 12mm x 6mm cable profile is less flexible and harder to route in tight spaces
  • No right-angle connector option, which can put strain on the plug in certain orientations

Frequently Asked Questions

This cable connects any device with a 3.5mm headphone jack (phones, tablets, laptops, MP3 players) to equipment with RCA inputs such as home receivers, powered speakers, or amplifiers.
Yes, each of the two conductors uses heavy-duty coaxial construction with its own shielding to prevent EMI and RFI interference from degrading the audio signal.
The cable uses 22AWG conductors, which is heavier than many comparable cables and helps maintain signal integrity over the 6-foot length.
Yes, both the 3.5mm stereo plug and the two RCA plugs feature gold-plated connectors for corrosion resistance and reliable contact.