Improved performance and reliability compared to standard cables. Specialist Series cables are specifically made for the day-to-day demands in enterprise, education and other commercial environments and are up to 2X more durable than Standard cables. Specialist Series cables use superior components throughout including copper and aluminum shielding, a specially formulated PVC jacket, enhanced strain relief and a durable machined aluminum (or ABS) connector head for high performance and to ensure that your AV/IT set up is always up and running.