why do so many here act like a jerk just because their pockets are not deep?
A) It was an obvious joke.
B) Nothing to do with cost, income, not depth of pockets.
C) I bought all my no-name XLR cables from eBay and have no regrets. I also purchased my "professional" USB audio interface, which the XLR mentioned above wires connect to, on eBay from the cheapest possible manufacturer: Behringer.
D) You have been recommended high-quality, high-value cables above several times (including from BJC). Paying more will not improve the sound
E) I am still a major asshole, but at least my joke wasn't meant to be a jerk to you.