If you can, I recommend going the DIY route. Neutrik NP2X connectors are mechanically well designed in that they really isolate the soldered wire from mechanical stress, and at $2.50/connector, they're not too ridiculously priced. As for the cable itself, just get something with a braided shield, and you'll have a fairly durable cable. It'll probably work out to around $1/ft for a 10' cable, and unlike the overpriced Monster garbage (a quick search turned up a 12' cable for $40!), you can repair this yourself should the need arise.
