Why do my auxiliary cables wear out so fast?

Question

It's like every month I have to replace them. They work fine for a few weeks and then it starts to not play music unless the wire is bent to an angle.

Answer 1

Are they under feet or being pulled? how are they mounted or run?

Answer 2

maybe your just buying cheap ones, get a good one and it will last long, i have had mine for about 6 months now

this is good and its only 8$

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Answer 3

Is it wearing out at the input jack to your stereo, or at the headphone jack of your portable device?

If it's happening at the input jack, you might try to find a way to route the cable so there's less strain on it.  Maybe tuck it behind a dash panel so there's just a few inches coming out and it stays stationary all the time.  Your head unit might have an option for a rear-mounted auxiliary adapter; if so, it might last longer.

If it's happening at your portable device, invest in a mounting bracket so your player can be placed in an easy-to-use location, and doesn't get moved around all the time.  Check out http://www.bracketron.com for custom vehicle brackets.

Consider investing in a Bluetooth adapter system for a completely wireless connection between your portable player and the stereo. http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/21...