Product Link: https://www.lmcasesonline.com/tour-grade-cat6a-shielded-ethernet-snake-cable-cut-per-foot/ Hey friends! Billy from LM Cases here. In this video, we’re breaking down two shielded portable Cat6 cables and answering a real-world question a lot of people are dealing with right now—what do you use when Belden 1303E isn’t available? With 1303E backordered until August 2026, we sourced an alternative and put it head-to-head: the Eurocable LK Cat6A. We tear both cables down and compare: Outer jacketing (flexibility vs durability) Shielding construction (braid + foil + drain wire) Conductor type (stranded vs solid) Coilability for real-world touring use Suitability for audio + network protocols (Dante, AVB, etc.) Key takeaway: These cables are way closer than you’d think. While 1303E has slightly better flexibility and stranded conductors, the Eurocable brings a thicker, more rugged jacket—and performs nearly the same in real-world applications. If you’re building snakes, flypacks, or just need a reliable portable Cat6 option for touring audio, this is the comparison you’ve been looking for. LM Cases will be using the Eurocable LK Cat6A as our standard while 1303E is unavailable—and honestly, most users won’t notice a difference. 👉 Available by the foot at: lmcasesonline.com 👉 Follow for daily builds + real-world system content: @LM_CASES