The StarTech.com 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable is the ideal solution for connecting your portable audio devices such as iPods iPhones iPads and MP3 players to your car stereo or Hi-Fi system. It can also be used to connect a sound card to an external CD-ROM. This male-to-male stereo audio cable features slim line molded connectors that easily fit into a 3.5mm headphone jack even if one of the devices is in a protective case. They are gold-plated and have strain relief which helps ensure a high-quality signal.