Belkin 8-Inch Velcro Cable Ties by Belkin Components
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin 8-Inch Velcro Cable Ties
Digital camera Review: Get plastic locking ties.
Summary: 2 Stars
There is nothing special about these other than they have colors. They simply wrap around, there is no loop (like a belt) that keeps the tie from spreading out. For wire management I prefer the one-time use plastic locking ties. They are very cheap and hold the wires much more securely.Digital camera Review: Great for 1/4' audio cable but not XLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this product to organize my audio cables for easier transport. I need the strap to tie to the cable that it doesn't get lost trips after trips. This product is great for 1/4' audio cable since I was able to insert the black hoop through the connector. However, the XLR connector is too large and therefore, I need to find other products.Digital camera Review: Handy
Summary: 5 Stars
I've come to realize that if you google around you can find similar products without the belkin name for much cheaper, but whatever, it's not like these were expensive, and they are definitely nice to have. Good for all sorts of things.Digital camera Review: I like these things
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used these velcro straps, and similar velcro straps from other manufacturers, for several years now to secure cables for computer systems, networking systems, and entertainment systems in my home. Before I discovered the velcro cable ties, I was using the plastic cable ties where you feed one end through a hole in the other end, pull until tight, and cut off the "tail". But the thing I didn't like about the plastic cable ties is they can't be re-used and you have to cut them to remove them. That's not a problem if you rarely mess with your equipment and cables, but in my case I seem to be upgrading something, moving something, repairing something, or throwing something away on a regular basis. That meant I was regularly cutting a bunch of plastic cable ties, getting new ones, and re-tieing everything, which I sort of began to dread and then loath. The velcro cable ties make it alot easier.
There's is a somewhat peculiar skill involved in learning how to wrap these things around a bundle of cables and getting them tight, but once you figure it out, it's very simple and you can get them very tight if you want. I've never had one come lose on its own, so they're also very reliable. Basically I'd recommend this type of cable tie to anyone, and this particular product from Belkin has worked well for me.
Digital camera Review: If you're a musician, forget these.
Summary: 2 Stars
I'll never understand why re-useable cable ties are so expensive, or so unavailable. These Belkins are really for permanent stereo or computer installation. And even for that purpose, I don't care for their design.
If you are a musician looking to tie up microphone, speaker or instrument cables, these are not suitable.