Audio Grade vs Economy

Audio Grade Economy
Front Housing Glass filled high temperature nylon housing Glass filled high temperature nylon housing
Back Housing Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Clamp Hardware Gold or Silver Stainless Steel
Assembly Hardware Gold or Silver Stainless Steel
Base Metal Brass Brass
Contact Plating 3 Step: (1)OFC Copper (2)Electroless Nickel (3)24K Gold or Passivated Silver none
Permalock Contact System yes yes
Back Shell - Marking yes none
Back Shell Trim Ring - Marking none yes
Front Body - Marking Audio Grade none
Retail Packaging Clam Shell with full color insert none